Your Guide to Explore SB
Activities
0 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Here’s where you’ll find some of the freshest produce to ever exist. As well as pistachios that will make you fall over!
Download a map here to visit some of Jeff Sheltons coolest buildings around the city. Jeff Shelton is Matthew and Alanna’s favorite architect. He is also the architect of El Zapato, the location of our Wedding Reception!
Download Guided Map HERE.
420 Plaza Rubio, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The Rose Garden is adjacent to the Santa Barbara Mission and contains over 1,500 rose plants.
Free-admission harbor with views of the ocean, fishing, shops, restaurants, and candy stores. A great place for a fun stop, however we recommend dining elsewhere as the pier can be tourist trap (see our dining recommendations).
144-152 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Experiences ($)
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. Home to more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits. We recommend not missing the Giraffes as it also serves as an amazing ocean view!
500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
We have loved using Celebration Cruises for both their public sunset cruise (Azure Seas) as well as their “Lil-Toot” private charter. A great way to enjoy the local Santa Barbara coast!
237 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Home to vineyards, lavender farms, orchards, ranches and horse trails, Los Olivos is a charming place one-stop visit for a fun single day wine country experience. We recommend Fresh Garage and Carhartt Wineries
Known as “The Danish Capital of America,” Solvang is a city in southern California's Santa Ynez Valley. It's known for its Danish-style architecture and many wineries and dining options. Drive 60 minutes north of SB for an amazing day-trip getaway.
Disclaimer!! If you are planning on taking a day trip up to Los Olivos or Solvang to enjoy the wineries, we strongly suggest you Uber as the drive can be dangerous due to the winding roads that run though the mountain ranges.
Hiking
Rattlesnake Canyon includes Rattlesnake Trail, a popular hiking and equestrian destination that connects with other front country trails. Great moderate hike for outdoor getaway.
2325 Gibraltar Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1991 East Camino Cielo Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Known in our home as, “Proposal Peak,” this is the hiking trail in which Matthew proposed :) See below!
