If you ever find yourself in Santa Barbara, here’s what you need to put on your to-do list. With Santa Barbara it’s best to start downtown—particularly at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

If you have extra time, East Beach is worthwhile. There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for ...

Because the garden is located in a residential neighborhood of Santa Barbara, the only way to visit is via a docent-led tour. On the two-hour tour, you'll see bromeliad and fern gardens ...