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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Other neighborhoods around Mission Canyon
Lower Riviera
While Lower Riviera isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
Laguna
If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
Westside
Though Westside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre.
More to Explore
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- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- Santa Barbara Botanical Garden
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Stearns Wharf
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Upper State Street
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara City College
- Goleta Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Westmont College
- Leadbetter Beach
- El Capitan State Beach
- Earl Warren Showgrounds
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Arlington Theater
- Lotusland
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Santa Barbara Golf Club
- MOXI
- Miramar Beach
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Lobero Theater