• Mission Santa Barbara
  

  
  Mission Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara Mission, is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order near present-day Santa Barbara, California.
  
  

• Stearns Wharf
  

  
  Stearns Wharf is a pier in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
  
  

• Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
  

  
  The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a 78 acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. It is located in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara
  
  

• Lotusland
  

  
  The place-name Ganna Walska Lotusland, also known as the Lotusland, is the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska and current location of a non-profit botanical garden in uniquely designed landscape ...
  
  

• Surfing
  

  
  There are numerous beaches in the area fit for surfing and several companies that rent surfboards. Although the surf tends to be much smaller in the summer, it is perfect for beginners. There are also several nice long board breaks that are suitable year round.
  
  

• Golf
  

  
  Santa Barbara has numerous private and public golf courses located in and around the city. Hidden Oaks, Twin Lakes, and Ocean Meadows are nine-hole courses that provide budget prices for a round of golf. More pricey options include the Santa Barbara Golf Club, Sandpiper Golf Course and Rancho San Marcos.
  
  

• Wine Tasting
  

  
  Santa Barbara has a number of wineries all within blocks of downtown. Known as the urban wine trail, most wineries have tasting rooms. The Santa Barbara back country also has a great collection of wineries, most of which are part of the Vintner's Association.
  
  

• Hiking
  

  
  From the Mesa to the Santa Ynez Mountains, the unique geography of Santa Barbara provides amazing opportunities to see panoramic views and abundant wildlife.
  
  

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