Best sights in Santa Barbara
A planning-minded collection of Santa Barbara's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
18 places worth building into a Santa Barbara itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
Arlington Theatre
Arlington Theatre is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Casa de la Guerra
Casa de la Guerra is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Casa Dolores
Casa Dolores is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Alameda Park
Alameda Park is one of Santa Barbara’s oldest city parks, dating to 1902. The two-block park includes rare trees, a historic bandstand and Kids’ World Playground, making it a useful family and neighbourhood green space in mid-town.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is a downtown public garden with a diverse botanical collection, koi pond, sensory garden, walking paths, picnic areas and gazebo. Santa Barbara identifies it as a cherished city space and records its free public access and accessible park amenities.
Fiesta 5 Theatre
Fiesta 5 Theatre is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Franceschi Park
Franceschi Park is a parks_views. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Hitchcock Cinema & Public House
Hitchcock Cinema & Public House is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Leadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach is a parks_views. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Lobero Theatre
Lobero Theatre is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Parma Park
Parma Park is a parks_views. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Go beyond Santa Barbara's headline sights
Find museums, food, parks, neighbourhood places, and more across the city.
Back to the Santa Barbara guide →