Santa Barbara Coast. Kelp beds create outstanding deep sea fishing. Commercial trips available. Seasonal whalewatching from boats and beaches.
(805) 965-3021 Santa Barbara Visitors Center, (805) 963-3564 Sea Landing.

State Street, Santa Barbara. A wonderful place to stroll. The elegant Mediterranean architecture of the street connects shop-filled courtyards.

Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara. Queen of the missions, with an impressive façade. Beautifully set against the Santa Ynez Mountains.
(805) 682-4149.

Stearns Wharf fishing, west end of State Street, Santa Barbara. Many different species of fish, including halibut and salmon, are caught from this pier.
(805) 564-5518.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Fine collection from ancient to modern; includes Greek and Roman sculpture.
(805) 963-4364. Closed Mon.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, Santa Barbara. Historic building of Spanish architecture in urban park.
(805) 965-0093.

Cabrillo Beach, Santa Barbara. Clean beach with white sand and beach sports including skating, sailing, volleyball, and surfing. Divided by State Street and Stearns Wharf into West Beach and East Beach.
(805) 564-5418 Parks and Recreation.

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria. Surfing, swimming and whalewatching in winter and spring; Chumash Indian interpretive programs in summer.
(805) 684-2811.

El Capitan State Beach, on Hwy 101, 20 miles west of Santa Barbara. Popular destination for beach sports enthusiasts, with family picnic areas and fishing. (805) 968-3294.

Gaviota State Park, on Hwy 101, 30 miles west of Santa Barbara. Beach, fishing pier, boat launch, picnic and swimming areas. Extensive and varied hiking trails.
(805) 968-3294.

Refugio State Beach, 10 miles south of Gaviota on Hwy 101. Camping, surfing and swimming in a small beach park.
(805) 968-1033.

Jalama Beach County Park, at the end of Jamala Rd, 14 miles southwest of Hwy 1. Isolated beach especially good for hiking.
(805) 736-6316, (805) 736-3504.

Los Padres National Forest. 1.7 million acre forest with diverse terrain and species.Numerous hiking trails surrounding the stylish city of Santa Barbara with views of the Pacific Ocean.
(805) 967-3481, (805) 683-6711.

Rattlesnake Canyon, trailhead on Los Canoas Road, off of Mission Canyon Rd., north of Santa Barbara. Popular 5-mile trail with ocean views including the Channel Islands on clear days.
(805) 967-3481 Los Padres National Forest, Ranger District Office.

Rose Valley Falls Trail, trailhead at the Rose Valley Campground, 4 miles east of Hwy 33. Short trail to pretty 300' waterfall.
(805) 646-4348 Los Padres National Forest, Ojai District.

Santa Paula Canyon Trail, Los Padres National Forest. Easy to moderate 3 mile hike to waterfalls and swimming holes.
(805) 646-4348 Los Padres National Forest.

Las Casitas Recreation Area. Motor and row boating, camping and picnic areas available.
(805) 649-2233.

Cachuma Recreation Area, north of Santa Barbara. Boat tours glide past bald eagles and numerous water birds including loons, geese, pelicans. Excellent bass fishing.
(805) 688-4658.

Dick Smith Wilderness, access off of Hwy 33 north of Ojai. 64,700 acres in the Santa Barbara backcountry.
(805) 646-4348 Santa Barbara Ranger District.

Solvang. Faux Dutch town famous for its pastries.

Mission Santa Ines, Solvang. The church's interior decorations include 18th century works of art.
(805) 688-4815.

Andrew Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara. Hundreds of migratory and local bird species.

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. Swimming, equestrian trails and water sports. Popular with boaters, anglers, and families.
(805) 257-4050.

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura. Interpretive center and information regarding park regulations.
(805) 658-5730.

Channel Islands National Park. Boats available from Ventura Harbor. Five pristine islands off the coast offer great wildlife views and water recreation. Chumash-painted sea caves and a large marine sanctuary. Great birdwatching opportunities.
(805) 658-5730 Visitor Center, Ventura, (805) 642-7688 Island Packers Company (boats).

Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Boating access to deep sea fishing. Gulls, pelicans, various shore and water birds.
(805) 985-4852, (800) 994-4852.

East Anacapa Island Loop Trail, Channel Islands National Park. 1.5 hour boat ride. The outstanding two mile trail offers opportunities for bird watching and seal viewing.
(805) 658-5730 Visitor Center, Ventura, (805) 642-7688 Island Packers Company (boats).

California Coast Bicycle Route. Part of 1015 miles of biking from Oregon border to Mexican Border partly along Hwy 1. Easy, pleasant riding near Santa Barbara and Lompoc.
(406) 721-1776 Adventure Cycling Association.

Santa Lucia Wilderness, northeast of Solvang. 21,678 acres of chaparral covered slopes.
(805) 925-9538 Santa Lucia Ranger District.