5 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.

Head to Bart's Books and State Street Underpassfor plenty of shopping. We've included these beaches for you: Carpinteria State Beach and Arroyo Burro County Beach Park. Explore Santa Barbara's surroundings by going to Silver Strand Beach (in Oxnard), Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path (in Ventura) and Outlets at Tejon (in Arvin). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at East Beach, browse the eclectic array of goods at Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market, learn about winemaking at Summerland Winery, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara online travel planner.

Expect a daytime high around 79°F in September, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.