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Fun & Free in Santa Barbara9 9 U N I Q U E L Y S A N T A B A R B A R A E X P E R I E N C E S
ATTRACTIONS, ARTS & CULTURE
1. Stroll Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wharf in California
2. Climb to the top of the Santa Barbara Courthouse clock tower
3. Visit the Santa Barbara Mission, named the Queen of the Missions
4. Explore the Theatre District, including the historic Granada and Arlington Theatres
5. See the world’s largest Moreton Bay fig tree
6. Take photos on the Spanish tile steps at Paseo Nuevo
7. Find all the street murals in the Funk Zone
8. Partake in Jeff Shelton’s architecture walking tour
9. Explore the historic Presidio neighborhood
10. Listen to live music at Cold Spring Tavern on Sundays
11. Enjoy exhibits at the Westmont Ridley Tree Museum of Art
12. Embark on the Red Tile Roof Walking Tour
13. Wander the Carriage and Western Art Museum
14. Join a free guided historical walking Tour
15. Discover the nightlife on State St. each evening
16. Take the Santa Barbara scenic drive17. Have a photoshoot at the famous
Rainbow Arch18. Overlook the scenic harbor from
SBCC’s Garvin Theatre19. Visit UCSB’s Art, Design, and
Architecture Museum
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARKS & FLORA
20. Go bird watching at Andree Clark Bird Refuge
21. Soak in Little Caliente Hot Springs in Los Padres National Forest
22. Find the historic ruins at Knapp’s Castle
23. Go tidepooling at Carpinteria State Beach
24. Meditate at the Sacred Space in Summerland
25. Boulder at Lizard’s Mouth26. Walk the coast at Ellwood Bluffs27. Visit the koi pond at Alice Keck Park 28. Enjoy a sunset from Douglas Family
Preserve29. Visit the Carpinteria Seal Rookery30. Enjoy the view from Gibraltar Road31. Watch for whales from Shoreline Park32. Go fishing at Stearn’s Wharf33. Stargaze at Butterfly Beach34. Barbecue and picnic at Leadbetter
Beach35. Walk the breakwater around the
Santa Barbara Harbor36. Explore the Santa Barbara Orchid
Estate37. Hike the nature trails at Ellings Park
The Santa Barbara Hotel Group’s collection of distinctive, romantic Santa Barbara hotels perfectly captures the enchanting essence of our coastal California paradise. Stay at one
of our five unique hotels and enjoy 99 fun and free things in Santa Barbara.
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BRISAS DEL MAR, INN AT THE BEACHINN BY THE HARBOR
38. Search for wildflowers at the Carpinteria Bluffs
39. Take a secluded dip at Gaviota Hot Springs
FOOD & WINE
40. Taste olive oil at the Public Market41. Eat your way through the Taco Trail 42. Stroll our year-round farmer’s markets
each Tuesday and Saturday43. Go to a coffee cupping at the French
Press44. Visit the Twenty-Four Blackbirds
chocolate retail store45. Picnic at the Mission Rose Garden46. Tour Fairview Gardens47. Shop local goods at Tri County
Produce or Lazy Acres48. Learn about coffee roasting at
Handlebar on De La Vina49. Play bocci ball at Pure Order Brewery50. Attend Trivia Night at the SB Public
Market each Wednesday51. Sample ice cream at McConnell’s
Creamery52. Join nightly “therapy” at SB Wine
Therapy
UNIQUE SHOPPING
53. Visit Chaucer’s Book store54. Find Santa Barbara’s Mobile Boutique55. Wander the purveyors at the Santa
Barbara Public Market56. Visit the world-famous Channel
Islands Surf Board Shop57. Browse the shops of Paseo Nuevo and
La Cumbre Plaza58. Go antique shopping in Summerland59. Breathe in the salty air at SALT SB60. Browse records at Warbler Goods
61. Explore the quaint paseo of La Arcada
62. Window shop the upscale boutiques on Coast Village Road
63. Get creative and visit Art From Scrap
SPORTS & RECREATION
64. Climb the steps at Mesa Lane65. Do yoga at Summerland Beach Park 66. Play frisbee golf at Westmont College67. Bike the Mountain Drive Loop68. Surf at world famous Rincon Point69. Play tennis at Municipal Tennis
Courts70. Rollerblade along the waterfront71. Play volleyball among Olympians at
East Beach72. Hike to Inspiration Point73. Swim at Santa Claus Beach74. Work out with the outdoor
equipment at Cabrillo Park75. Join a free yoga session each Sunday
at Leadbetter Beach76. Learn self-defense with a free intro
class at Santa Barbara Krav Maga
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
77. Ride a skate board at Skater’s Point78. Walk the Labyrinth at UCSB or
Trinity Episcopal Church79. Visit “Kid’s World” at Alice Keck
Memorial Park80. Fly a kite at West Beach81. Hammock between the palms off
Cabrillo Blvd. 82. Build sand castles at Leadbetter Beach
ENJOY FREE AMENITIES AT OUR HOTELS
83. Make s’mores at the firepit at the BW Plus Pepper Tree Inn
84. Sunbathe on the rooftop deck at the Brisas Del Mar
85. Check out the bird aviary at the BW Plus Encina Inn and Suites
86. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese at the Inn by the Harbor
87. Ride the complimentary beach cruis-ers from the Lavender Inn by the Sea
FREE EVENTS & LOCAL FESTIVALS
88. Explore the Cabrillo Arts & Crafts show each Sunday
89. Celebrate the First Thursday Art Walk
90. Search for fresh uni at the Harbor & Seafood Festival each October
91. Listen to live music at Chase Palm Park each Thursday in July
92. Watch an outdoor movie at courthouse gardens each Friday in July
93. Go green at the Earth Day Festival in June
94. Attend summer solstice celebrations in June
95. Try avocado ice cream at the California Avocado Festival
96. Enjoy the carnival at the Goleta Lemon Festival in September.
97. Eat a croissant at the French Festival in July.
98. Attend the highly esteemed Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival in September
99. Join in Fiesta Celebrations with music and dancing each August.
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