Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Santa Barbara
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Santa Barbara with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Santa Barbara area
This Santa Barbara map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Santa Barbara and surroundings
Photogallery of Santa Barbara sights
Our guide to Santa Barbara
Travel guide to Santa Barbara
Lovers of walking through historical places can visit ancient Presidio fortress built in the 18th century. As it wasn't involved in disastrous battles, it managed to survive after more than 200 years. Nowadays, all of its territories are publicly accessible. Tourists can take a walk along the halls of the fortress, as well as look into its most hidden corners. A visit to the Maritime Museum of Santa Barbara … Open
Advices for travellers
4. The city offers its guests to visit numerous interesting museums and galleries. Some cultural establishments of the city are open to public and are free to enter. All the museums and galleries offer sufficient discounts for children and students. Young people should have documents of identification proving a status of a student. 5. The central street of the resort offers several excellent grocery … Open
Active recreation
As for the places where concerts are held, the Santa Barbara Bowl concert hall is worth mentioning. You can watch wonderful theatrical performances in the Arlington Theater or Ensemble Theater Company. Among the places where you can see theatrical shows and enjoy lunch alongside, it is worth noting the SOhO Restaurant & Music Club and the club Velvet Jones, as well as the bar “The Red Piano”. Excellent pastimes … Open
Festivals and events in Santa Barbara
Another famous festival is called Lucidity and it takes place in mid-April. This is a bright cocktail of music and a costume show that can impress any tourist. Painted colors, rebellious spirit, attractive family-friendly atmosphere, originality, art without frames – these are the main distinguishing features of this colorful event. The festival program traditionally includes music concerts (you can listen to … Open
Traditions and mentality of Santa Barbara
It should be noted that all the participants of the event pass rather strict inspection. Thus customers can totally trust the sellers and get the goods and foods of highest quality. Tourists may enjoy plenty of tours and excursions organized during the festival. Children are taught on reasons to love and save nature protecting it from mankind harmful influence. Exhibitions of low pollution cars, original performances … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Reasonable prices and the highest quality of dishes have turned this gastronomy establishment into one of the most popular eating houses of the resort. According to regular customers, the restaurant is exactly the place to try the best taco and burritos in the city. The Arigato Sushi restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine offering the greatest choice of sushi. The Olio restaurant offers its guests to try tasty … Open