Santa Barbara County Travel Guide

California

Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing a church or cathedral

Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping
The American Riviera offers historic adobe architecture, plenty of art galleries, wineries and beautiful beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • East Beach
Goleta
Goleta
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the beaches, local cuisine and seaside in Goleta.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Santa Barbara
  • El Capitan State Beach
  • Refugio State Beach
Solvang
Solvang
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Get away to Solvang! Enjoy the wineries, local cuisine and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Mission Santa Ines
  • Solvang Brewing Company
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park
Lompoc
Lompoc
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Wineries
Escape to quaint Lompoc! Enjoy its wineries, cafes and entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
  • Jalama Beach County Park
  • Ryon Memorial Park
Santa Ynez Valley showing mountains and tranquil scenes
Santa Ynez
Known for Dining, Casinos and Romantic
Come to romantic Santa Ynez and enjoy its casinos, wineries and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Kalyra Winery
Santa Maria
Santa Maria
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Escape to romantic Santa Maria! Enjoy its live music, dining and history.