Founded April 21, 1782, the Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was the last in a chain of four military fortresses built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California, then a wilderness frontier.

The Granada Theatre is proud to be the home of the area’s finest performing arts companies - Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, CAMA, State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society.

Tracing Santa Barbara's history from the Chumash to the twentieth century

The mission of the Lobero Theatre Foundation is to maintain and operate the historic Lobero Theatre as a performing arts center and cultural asset to the community of Santa Barbara, and to present the highest quality productions in music, dance, and theatre.

Located on the water's edge of the Santa Barbara Harbor, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum contains exciting & educational exhibits set inside of nearly 8,000 square feet of Museum space.

The mission of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is to integrate art into the lives of people.

Throughout the years, the Museum has grown steadily in all programs, establishing major collections in anthropology, earth sciences, and zoology, producing major scientific works and offering educational programs to school children and adults.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship. We foster stewardship of the natural world through inspired learning, rigorous scholarship, and premier displays.

The Courthouse has been called the most beautiful government building in America. Designed by William Mooser III, the Spanish-Moorish style building was completed in 1929, after the 1925 earthquake ruined much of the city. It occupies a square block in downtown Santa Barbara.

The Harbor features the Maritime Museum and one of Santa Barbara's landmark restaurants, Brophy Bros. The breakwater is paved and you can take a stroll out to the end.

La Arcada is a quaint and charming substitute for the larger malls. La Arcada boasts some of Santa Barbara's top restaurants and art galleries as well as hosting a number of retail boutiques and services.

The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans.

Wander the charming pathways of Paseo Nuevo where Nordstrom meets old-style California. Light-filled courtyards, fountains and flowers dot this romantic setting in the center of downtown Santa Barbara. The scene itself is worth the trip, but here you’ll also find a collection of your favorite stores, from Lululemon and Juicy Couture to Sur La Table, Victoria’s Secret, White HouseBlack Market and so many more.

Take a short stroll out over the Pacific Ocean and savor the sensory experiences of California's oldest working wharf.

The Santa Barbara Zoo is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, and recreation.

#1 Sushi in Santa Barbara

New as of May 2012. More to follow

Wine Country Cuisine.. Wine Spectator Award of Ecellence in 2910

Seafood favorite with a view of the Marina.

New Spanish tapas restaurant

A restaurant and Taqueria. Great food and ambience.

Continental Cuisine. Voted #1 in Santa Barbara by Zagat.com

Seafood and other inventive dishes.

Authentic Mexican. Julia Child's favorite Mexican Restaurant.

California cuisne at its finest.

Fusion and Tapas

Family Style Italian.

A locals favorite.. California cuisine.

Organic, loacal and thoughtful food. Open only for breakfast and lunch. Located in Victorian Court.

Vegetarian serving unique dishes created with wholesome natural ingredients.

The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara, California: A contemporary American grill, celebrating the Cuisine and Culture of New Orleans

Southern Influenced menu.

California dining at its finest