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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Old Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat. Get out of town with these interesting Santa Barbara side-trips: Santa Monica Mountains (in Santa Monica), Malibu (Nicholas Canyon Beach, Malibu Bluffs Park, &more) and Oxnard (Oxnard Beach Park & Mandalay State Beach). Pack the 17th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to State Street Underpass, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Santa Barbara Safaris, stroll through El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and kick back and relax at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Santa Barbara trip planner.

August in Santa Barbara sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night.