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Things to see in Santa Barbara, California (United States): 43 places and when to go

Santa Barbara, California is a city in United States with around 182,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (11), History (8), Nature (8). The best known are Mission Santa Barbara, La Cumbre Peak and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 34.435, -119.72
Population
About 182,000
Places
43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (11) · History (8) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (6) · Mountains (4)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
LAX Los Angeles, 133 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Big Pine Mountain, at 2,077 m.

What to see in Santa Barbara, California

The places in and around Santa Barbara, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 19, by what you come to do:

When to go to Santa Barbara, California

The best time to visit Santa Barbara, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:56
  2. FebPossible10:45
  3. MarBest time11:45
  4. AprBest time12:52
  5. MayBest time13:48
  6. JunBest time14:17
  7. JulBest time14:05
  8. AugBest time13:17
  9. SepBest time12:12
  10. OctBest time11:07
  11. NovPossible10:10
  12. DecPossible9:42

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. In July, 42 of the 43 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Santa Barbara, California

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Santa Barbara, California?

The best known: Mission Santa Barbara, La Cumbre Peak, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, El Capitán State Beach, Rincon. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara, California?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.

How do you get to Santa Barbara, California?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Santa Barbara, California as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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