11 days in Santa Barbara Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Barbara: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley), Mission San Buenaventura (in Ventura) and Wildwood Regional Park (in Thousand Oaks). Dedicate the 16th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Pack the 21st (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Six Flags Magic Mountain. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Santa Monica Mountains, wander the streets of State Street Underpass, and go for a walk through Santa Barbara Harbor.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara trip planner.

March in Santa Barbara sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 48°F at night.