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Santa Barbara

34°25'15"N·119°41'54"W
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Things to do

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  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse$0-$0

    Take a free guided tour of the Spanish‑Moorish courthouse, admiring its frescoes, bell tower, and landscaped gardens.

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  • Santa Barbara Mission$9-$9

    Tour the ‘Queen of the Missions,’ featuring twin bell towers, a rose garden, and the option to attend a mass.

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  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art$9-$9

    View a diverse collection ranging from Roman antiquities to contemporary exhibitions in a compact gallery setting.

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  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History$12-$12

    Explore the life‑size blue whale skeleton and pygmy mammoth fossils in a compact, family‑friendly museum.

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  • Presidio of Santa Barbara$5-$5

    Visit the partially restored 1782 Spanish fort, which includes a small museum and historic grounds for a glimpse of early California.

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  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum$7-$7

    Discover rotating local history exhibits and a modest garden that highlight Santa Barbara’s cultural heritage.

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Where to stay

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    Where to eat

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    • The Lark$30-$50/pp
      Modern American · Funk Zone
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    • The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach$15-$25/pp
      Seafood · Beachside
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    • La Super-Rica Taqueria$8-$12/pp
      Mexican · Mission
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    • Bouchon$35-$55/pp
      French · Upper Eastside
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    • Los Agaves$10-$18/pp
      Mexican · State Street
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    • Santa Barbara Public Market$10-$25/pp
      Various · Downtown
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    N°06Best Time to Visit
    When to go

    July, June, and August are the strongest windows for beach days.

    Jan
    8°C · 46°F
    100mm rain
    poor
    Feb
    9°C · 49°F
    96mm rain
    poor
    Mar
    13°C · 55°F
    85mm rain
    poor
    Apr
    17°C · 63°F
    70mm rain
    okay
    May
    22°C · 71°F
    55mm rain
    good
    Jun
    25°C · 77°F
    44mm rain
    best
    Jul
    26°C · 79°F
    40mm rain
    best
    Aug
    25°C · 77°F
    44mm rain
    best
    Sep
    22°C · 71°F
    55mm rain
    good
    Oct
    17°C · 63°F
    70mm rain
    okay
    Nov
    13°C · 55°F
    85mm rain
    poor
    Dec
    9°C · 49°F
    96mm rain
    poor

    Scores blend climate, rainfall, and activity fit — beach. Temperatures and rainfall are historical monthly averages; actual conditions vary year-to-year.

    Right now in Santa Barbara
    19°C · 67°F
    Clear · daytime
    As of Sat 1:57 AM
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    Thu
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    Forecast data from Open-Meteo · refreshed hourly

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