Santa Barbara Tourism

Santa Barbara is a coastal city that is located on the south facing section of the coastline. The city nestles in between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara happens to be a beautiful city with a scenic backdrop. You will come across a number of Mediterranean style buildings with red tile roofs. Heading over to this one of the best Tourist Places in California, you will also be welcomed by Spanish colonial heritage.

The city is dotted with upscale boutiques and multi cuisine restaurants that serve delicious local food and wines. You can visit Mission Santa Barbara known for its graceful beauty and picturesque setting, Stearns Wharf known for offering breathtaking views of the harbor and beaches, and Santa Barbara County Courthouse which lets you enjoy beautiful views of the city from the clocktower.

You can experience the perfect slice of sand and sea at Santa Barbara Beaches,  stroll around the lovely botanical gardens of  Santa Barbara Zoo, and head out on Whale Watching Tours. The climate of Santa Barbara is mediterranen type which is classified as Csv as per the Koppen Geiger classification. As the city is located close to the ocean and is parallel to the westerly winds, the winter season is a bit warmer and the summer season is a bit cooler.