Santa Barbara - Tourist Attractions / Parks

Enjoy a relaxed approached to Santa Barbara's charms, both cultural and natural as you explore this balmy city. For an introduction to ocean vistas, steer for Carpintera State Beach, a good spot to wade in the surf and spot seals; other beaches, such as El Capitan and Refugio, are similarly untouched and filled with fish and wildlife.

For four-legged critters, consider a detour around the Santa Barbara Zoo, leaving time free for a cultural escape at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the University Art Museum and assorted galleries.