Area Attractions & Links


CARPINTERIA

ACTIVITIES

  • Surfing – Rincon Point, on the south of Carpinteria, is known as one of the planet's top surfing spots.
  • Skate Park - Made of wood rather than concrete, It has been serving the skating needs of Carpinteria youth since 1999.
  • Tee Time Driving Range – This is for who want to get some practice on it.
  • City Pool - Amazing community pool with plenty of activities for the kids, seniors and adults.
  • Polo - On Sunday’s afternoon (except on winter), you can attend a game even if you are not a member of the club.

ATTRACTIONS

RESTAURANTS

American

Mexican

Italian

Seafood

Others

SANTA BARBARA

ACTIVITIES

  • Trolley Tours - See Santa Barbara in 90 minutes! Fully narrated with all of stops convenient to shopping, dining, landmarks and attractions. sbtrolley.com
  • Wheel Fun Bike Rentals - Enjoy the outdoors - recreation for sightseeing, with exercise that enhance any leisure time experience.wheelfunrentalssb.com
  • Whale Watching - Your guide to exploring the world of Whale Watching in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Condor Express Whale Watching Tours
Whale Watching Tour Tips
Annual Whale Festival

  • Horseback Riding – achieve spectacular scenery in Santa Barbara county by riding into the wilderness on horseback. On Sundays, took a ride "back in time" to the old west, just 20 miles north of Santa Barbara.www.captainjackstours.com
  • Surfing – know one of the best surfing sites in California: Rincon Point. See a surfing photo album and web movies of surf action.

Santa Barbara surfing guide

  • Golfing - A guide with photo gallery, times, prices, directions and more.
  • Camping - excellent camping and RV facilities, either near beaches or lying in a canyon.
  • Hikes - located between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean,  the trails are just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.
  • Skater's Point - premier skateboard park, at the ocean front near Stearns Wharf. http://www.santabarbara.com/activities/skaterspoint/
  • Fishing - many popular local fishing options, such as Cachuma Lake in Santa Barbara and Lake Casitas in Ojai.

ATTRACTIONS

  • The Mission - one of the most beautiful in the state, it offers real historic insight, along with many scheduled events.
  • The Courthouse - a gorgeous old colonial Spanish structure which tower provides a spectacular 360 view of Santa Barbara.
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - developed like a park, with plenty of picnic and open areas, more than 600 animals can be closely observed.www.santabarbarazoo.org
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art – site of an excellent combination of permanent and special exhibits, it can be seen in about 90 minutes.
  • Reagan Ranch Center - The center brings the Reagan Ranch to downtown Santa Barbara. It discloses the history of his famous property and highlights the legacy and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
  • El Presidio State Historic Park – home for many events throughout the year, it has been reconstructed to combine history and archeological evidence.www.sbthp.org
  • Casa de La Guerra - Another beautiful museum, built on the 1800’s, also lodging civic, political and social issues.
  • The Museum of Natural History – home of Prehistoric Native American life, also displays the flora and fauna of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. 
  • Santa Barbara Historical Society Museum – offers both permanent and transitory exhibits from the Native American age.
  • The Maritime Museum - fascinating maritime collection, displaying the influence of the sea on the local inhabitants.www.sbmm.org
  • Stow House & Railroad Museum – features olden railroad artifacts, such as photographs and hands-on, exhibited in the agency office and the passenger waiting room.www.goletadepot.org

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

MEXICAN

ITALIAN

SEAFOOD

  • Hungry Cat
  • Enterprise Fish
  • Fishouse
  • Arch Rock Fish

OTHERS