Things to do in Santa Barbara

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

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

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

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

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

See rare original manuscripts, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and Apollo guidance hardware in a free museum.

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

Stroll the historic pier, browse shops, dine at waterfront restaurants, and watch pelicans while enjoying ocean views.