Nestled at the foot of the Santa Ynez mountains, Santa Barbara offers the best of both worlds: natural beauty around an artsy, vibrant downtown. The shops, galleries and restaurants in the historic district of Santa Barbara are housed Mediterranean-style buildings with Spanish tile roofs. Outside the historic district, the Santa Barbara Zoo is a fun stop for kids and adults alike. The park isn't terribly large, but it is much loved by those who have spent a day within its gates. Stearns Wharf is another popular attraction, featuring restaurants, wine bars and the Ty Warner Sea Center.

Mission Santa Barbara 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States Tel: 805-682-4713 URL: www.missiontour.org/santabarbara/	Read Reviews
Stearns Wharf Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, California, United States Tel: 805-564-5518; 805-897-2683 URL: www.stearnswharf.org	Read Reviews
Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States Tel: 805-963-4364 URL: www.sbmuseart.org	Read Reviews
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States Tel: 805-682-4726 URL: www.sbbg.org	Read Reviews
Santa Barbara County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93121, United States Tel: 805-568-2220 URL: www.sbcourts.org	Read Reviews
Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93103, United States Tel: 805-962-6310 URL: www.santabarbarazoo.org	Read Reviews
Ty Warner Sea Center 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, United States Tel: 805-962-2526 URL: www.sbnature.org/seacenter	Read Reviews