Visit Santa Barbara

06/05/2026

July in Santa Barbara brings festivals, sunshine and plenty of ways to make summer memories. Spend your days at the beach, watching movies under the stars or enjoying local wine festivals. The month begins with Santa Barbara's Fourth of July celebration, kicking off a season of signature events and coastal fun.

Find upcoming events, things to do and special offers, all happening next month in Santa Barbara. Our trip planning guide will give you all the insider tips you'll need.

06/05/2026

World Ocean Day is on the horizon, and we’re celebrating the remarkable marine environment that surrounds the Santa Barbara South Coast. 🌊
 
The Santa Barbara Channel is one of only 12 Whale Heritage Sites worldwide (), offering a front-row seat to a thriving marine ecosystem.
 
Here are a few ways to celebrate our ocean this week:
 
🌊 Celebrate World Oceans Day with Free Admission and hands-on activities at the Sea Center on June 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
🌊 Visit the Join us at the on Sun., June 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for keeper talks, animal encounters, and ocean-related activities.
 
🌊 Get out on the water with a whale watching cruise with , , and . Click the link in bio for the full list of tour operators.
 
🌊 Take a stroll along Santa Barbara’s coastline. With miles of scenic shoreline, it’s easy to connect with the beauty of the ocean from land.
 

06/05/2026

Show the special father figure in your life just how much you love and appreciate him this Father’s Day. Whether he loves craft beer, local wine, grilling or relaxing on the golf course—in Santa Barbara, you’re sure to find something to make him smile. Use this guide to find the perfect gift or activity for Dad.

Find the perfect activity and gift for dear ol' Dad along the shores of the Santa Barbara South Coast.

06/01/2026

Santa Barbara brunch, harbor views included. 🌊
 
From fluffy waffles and French omelets to vibrant avocado toast, every mouthwatering dish at   is served with ocean views and a refreshing coastal breeze.
 
Brunch is served daily until 2 p.m.
 

06/01/2026

From an uplifting performance of Every Brilliant Thing at The New Vic to a community FIFA World Cup watch party in Goleta and a high-energy concert from The Black Keys at the Santa Barbara Bowl, next week offers plenty of ways to connect, celebrate and be entertained.

Use this guide to plan your next spur-of-the-moment getaway and get a pulse on what makes Santa Barbara the ultimate escape.

05/30/2026

The all-electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle is back for the Summer! ☀️🚌

Enjoy easy rides between Santa Barbara’s Downtown and Waterfront all summer long — cruising past the harbor, waterfront, train station, shopping, dining and more.

The shuttle runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day, with buses arriving every 20 minutes so you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying Santa Barbara.

• $0.50 standard fare
• $0.25 for seniors 65+ and riders with disabilities
• $1 unlimited day pass

Rides are free with:
🐘 Valid membership or ticket.
🚆 Valid ticket.

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05/30/2026

Sunset obsession is real in Santa Barbara 🌅 Once you see it, you get it.

05/28/2026

Come along on a farm and flavor tour with 🐮🌼 We learned about walnut growing at .walnut.grove, saw cows and other farm animals at the stunning and wrapped up with a picnic and local cheeses at . This small-group experience is a unique way to see behind the scenes and meet the farmers, ranchers and growers who make the Santa Barbara area so special.
 

05/28/2026

The week ahead in Santa Barbara brings cinematic folk-rock under the stars with Lord Huron at the Santa Barbara Bowl, a whimsical on-ice performance inspired by Beauty and the Beast at Ice in Paradise and free, family-friendly ocean celebrations at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf.

Use this guide to plan your next spur-of-the-moment getaway and get a pulse on what makes Santa Barbara the ultimate escape.

05/26/2026

You think it’s just a parade… and then you’re suddenly part of it.

Color, music, costumes and that magnetic summer energy you can’t get enough of. Santa Barbara knows how to welcome the season like nowhere else.

Join us for Summer Solstice, June 19-21, 2026.

✨ Parade on June 20, 2026 ✨