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Why Santa Barbara • Choose from distinct neighborhoods each with their own appeal: Montecito, Downtown, Goleta, and nearby Ojai • Known as the American Riviera, it features gorgeous beaches, Mediterranean architecture, and vibrant neighborhoods • Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Santa Barbara offers outdoor adventures including horseback riding, cycling, hiking, and water sports • A world-class Wine Country with more than 200 beautiful wineries and tasting rooms in the region
Lif t • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 7 miles from downtown Santa Barbara • Approx. 1.5 hours from Los Angeles International (LAX) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Recommendations BEST TIME OF YEAR: Mild temperatures
make Santa Barbara an ideal place to visit year-round.
A flourishing wine culture and an infusion of luxe resorts — not to mention the arrival of top-wattage celebrities — have upped Santa Barbara's glam quotient. Travel + Leisure DESTINATION CONCEPTS INC
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E xc u r s i o n s
Catamaran Chill
Beach Rides
Day of Play
Cruise the American Riviera onboard an 85-foot, multimillion-dollar luxury catamaran.
Explore hidden beaches or coastal bluffs on horseback for a unique year-round experience.
Pack your sunscreen and swimsuit for a fun-filled day at one of Santa Barbara’s favorite beaches.
Funk Zone Flavors
Wheel Fun
Channel Islands
Taste your way though the newest urban arts district filled with galleries, wine tasting, breweries, and restaurants.
Hit the mountain trails, beach boardwalk or city streets during a two-wheeled adventure.
Explore the wildlife of nearby Channel Islands while hiking, kayaking or cruising the shore from a boat.
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Wine & Wellness
Stylist Shopping
Culture Club
Enjoy a guided yoga experience, followed by a private wine tasting, amidst a picturesque location in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Shop with a stylist at boutiques and shops scattered about Santa Barbara’s many retail hot-spots.
Explore cultural icons of the destination on a city tour to soak up the history, architecture, and sights.
Sportfishing
Surfin’ Safari
Anchors Away
Hop on a private charter for a fun half-day fishing adventure. Reel in calico bass, halibut, rockfish, barracuda and more.
Hit the waves after a lesson with an instructor or elevate this experience with a pro surfer showing you the way.
Guests will enjoy a sailing excursion with plenty of sights to take in as they cruise the harbor of one of America’s most beautiful cities.
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O f f s i te Ve n u e s
Higher Court
Eco Imagination
Mansion Majestic
As an architectural icon of Santa Barbara, the Courthouse has inspired visitors and locals alike for centuries.
The newest museum is full of vibrant and whimsical galleries set in an LEED gold certified building.
This historic mansion in the heart of Downtown embodies a timeless and exclusive elegance.
Party in the Club
Lark Libations
Polo Panache
Tonight, you will have a Funk Zone hot spot to yourself as part of a block party in this arts district.
With certain members of the Royal Family making their home in the hills of Montecito, polo will take on a new level of panache.
Set in the hills of the most affluent neighborhood of Santa Barbara, is a newly renovated Spanish style Country Club.
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Concert Thrills
Wine & Whimsy
Ranch Revelry
Take over the area’s coolest outdoor music venue for a private show or awards event.
Wine Country is dotted with verdant vineyards that are ideal for a tranquil evening under the stars.
Journey to a premier cliff-top equestrian estate, home to the Horse Whisperer, overlooking the Santa Ynez hills.
Nautical Excitement
Avant Garden
Ojai Winery
Cruise along the Santa Barbara coastline on this 85’ luxury catamaran, while taking in views of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range
Nestled in the coastal farmlands is a hidden sanctuary that produces lovely orchids and serves as a unique event venue.
A short drive from the exquisite Ojai Valley Inn, this regional winery is an ideal venue for a tranquil and trendy event.
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G i f t i n g / L o c a l Swa g
Cozy Toes
Seasonal Fare
Eco-Eyewear
This unique slipper line is the perfect footwear for the Santa Barbara lifestyle.
Seasonal recipes and stunning photography make this local Santa Barbara chef and food writer’s cookbooks a staple for your kitchen.
Sunglasses and frames made with recycled and/or natural materials for a sustainable world. They also have a “buy a pair, give a pair” CSR initiative.
Lucky You!
Awesome Alpaca
Wood Art Prints
This women/Asian-owned line features upcycled horseshoes from local ranches that are enhanced with colorful yarn for a fun home accent.
Support a local farm by gifting your guest some swag made from the wool of their most famous residents…fluffy alpacas!
Take home a piece of art from a local lifestyle photographer who prints her stunning scenic images onto wood pieces, from coasters to large wall prints.
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