Always on the weekend of Summer Solstice or before State Street & Alameda Park, Santa Barbara, CA What Is the Summer Solstice Celebration? The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration is the city’s most colorful weekend of the year — a…
Last weekend in July/first weekend in August Throughout Santa Barbara, including the Old Mission and Downtown What Is Fiesta? “Fiesta,” officially called Old Spanish Days, is a five-day citywide celebration of Santa Barbara’s cultural heritage. First held in 1924, it…
Early February (11–12 days) Downtown Santa Barbara & The Arlington Theatre Why SBIFF Matters The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is one of the leading film festivals in North America. For nearly four decades, it’s brought filmmakers, industry insiders, and…
Mid-October (10 AM – 5 PM) Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA Fresh From the Boat The Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival celebrates the start of local spiny lobster season and spotlights the fishermen who work the Santa Barbara…
Annual Events in Santa Barbara:
Visitor Info: Transportation: Emergency / Utilities (for reference section):
1. Riviera Scenic Drive (45 minutes) 2. Wine Country Day Trip (Full Day) 3. Coastal Explorer to Carpinteria (½ Day)
1. Downtown Heritage Walk (1.5 miles) 2. Funk Zone & Waterfront Loop (2 miles) 3. Mission & Rose Garden Walk (2 miles)
Beaches & Outdoor Fun Culture & History Food & Wine Family Fun
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is known as “The American Riviera.” Its red-tiled roofs, Spanish colonial architecture, and palm-lined beaches give it a European coastal feel just 90 miles north of Los Angeles.…
