I think there's some confusion between companies here, so just to clarify this is a wonderful tour…read moreled by a local guide named Julie. Julie was incredibly warm on our tour, and offered fascinating stories of local ghost lore, history and even architectural tidbits about the buildings we visited. She is extremely knowledgeable about Santa Barbara and has a curious, open-hearted and respectful approach to the ghost stories she tells. This was a very engaging tour and we learned a lot about the area!

My husband and I were looking for something fun, unique, and a bit out of the ordinary--and we're…read moreso glad we found the *one and only* original Santa Barbara Ghost Tours! After reading their glowing reviews, we knew this was the company to go with, and they did not disappoint. We opted for the **Paranormal Pairing Tour** and couldn't be happier with our choice. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our guide, Allison, was absolutely brilliant--her storytelling was captivating, and the ghost stories she shared felt so real and engaging. Walking through Santa Barbara after dark, we were immersed in its history, eerie tales, and hauntingly beautiful sights. The flow of the tour was perfect, with just the right balance of history, mystery, and atmosphere. We enjoyed every minute of this unforgettable evening and can't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for a fascinating way to explore Santa Barbara's spookier side, this is it!

The Earl Warren Showgrounds is an event/festival space in Santa Barbara, a convention center of…read moresorts, sized for a small city. We went for a sea glass and ocean arts festival, then ended up visiting another (the other?) building, where there was a giant used book sale to benefit Planned Parenthood. Parking was free and easy on a Saturday morning with two events on the property, and there was enough signage to indicate where we should be going. The buildings were serviceable enough, not especially new or spiffy, but they were spacious and air conditioned. There were also several fans going in the book sale space, which is why we ended up there. Our four-year-old is a fan fanatic. It looks like the Earl Warren Showgrounds hosts the Santa Barbara Fair, as well as a horse show and rodeo and various other events. We spend a lot of time entertaining our children in town, so I'm sure we'll be back for something or another.

Attended the International Orchid Festival. The 30-45 min instruction on potting and maintenance…read morewas for sure valuable info and probably the best part of the day (besides the friend time) The show itself is quite small . It's only one room of orchids . They sell 3 day passes but I can't imagine what you would do there for 3 days unless you were showing . It took us more time driving home than it did walking though the show and the vendors tent. The vendors tent had a lot of vendors but the lines were just so long to buy anything and Orchids are not an inexpensive hobby. I mostly kill mine so I didn't put out the big bucks they were asking for the same types you buy at TJ's for 19.99. we thought we might visit the nurseries post show and make purchases at the nursery . I purchased a potted cascading succulent and the blue sticker fell off somewhere . when we were leaving some kid made us walk back to the vendor and get another sticker. apparently they must have a lot of theft at this show , but a stupid blue sticker anyone can buy at staples sure isn't going to stop theft . I was more irked that some stupid kid assumed i was a thief. We paid $40 for entry and that should include something maybe orchid bulb or seedling? I won't waste the time or $ on this show again . I had a nice afternoon with my friend so that's what was important . I posted some pretty photos . enjoy

My boyfriend and I discovered this quaint outdoor Santa Barbara Visitor's Center since it was down…read morenear the Saturday Fisherman Market area. It is located on the 4th floor and it claims to have one of the most stunning views of the city. Despite being a quick visit, I really enjoyed the conversation we had with the kind volunteer working here. We got a useful map of the city that came with coupons along its' edges. There were also a lot of brochures and information on the city activities for tourists. Super helpful. This is one of many visitor centers in the city. We were lucky to enjoy their balcony that was pier facing for a quick moment alone before other travelers came in. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely a memorable part of our trip.

Just go to the 4th floor! Such a beautiful view with a…read moreprivate feel like balcony. Friendly staff and good info/knowledge about the area Recommend all around .

Sometimes when you live where others vacation, you don't even think to take advantage of services…read morelike Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours, a mistake I won't make again! A few of my mom friends & I decided to take some time for ourselves & one of them suggested we go wine tasting, the obvious question arises: who will drive? When another mom said, "Let's do the jeep tour", I was like, "I'm no tourist!" (being born & raised in Santa Barbara & living in Ojai for over a decade) definitely the wrong attitude to have, & I am so grateful I was overruled. Our tour was AMAZING! The owner curated the wineries we went to base on a conversation with my friend, four perfect picks, the jeep ride up with our guide/driver Michelle was great, she had lots of history, I swear I learned some things about my hometown area I had never known! Fortunately they did prepare us ladies by recommending hats/scarfs or hair pulled back, I wore & ponytail & tied a scarf around my head & was perfectly fine in the windy jeep, bonus it gave me a great excuse to pull out a scarf I bought in Paris last year (#humblebrag) The wineries were postcard beautiful, the Cloud Climbers people have cultivated great relationships w/ the wineries, you could feel the mutual respect, our included lunch was to die for, I am still thinking about the bread! The wineries offer some amazing clubs & you are able to drink some vintages not available anywhere else, of course we all scooped up our personal favs, Michelle did an incredible job of keeping us on track yet still allowing us to feel free to enjoy each winery at a leisurely pace, never rushed. We were all loving the Cloud Climbers wine glasses included, they all came decorated with cute bead wine charms to keep them straight, mine magically matched my outfit! I especially enjoyed the drives down the dirt paths of the vines & learning about the growing process, it was something I had never considered in wine making & I must add: enjoying the vistas, in the open air jeep, with the warm new Summer wind breezing over your skin, I closed my eyes & felt so grateful for the moment. Being with treasured friends, drinking delicious wine, creating new memories, really just stopping to enjoy the moment, I believe it's the feeling we are craving. Don't miss your opportunity to have a wonderful experience, the Cloud Climbers people are pros in every way. We are already planning our next outing with Cloud Climbers!

if you're able to book cloud climbers, you're going to have a good time…read more I've taken cloud climbers twice previously and had a blast each time. I recently booked for 3 couples, a party of 6 for next weekend Feb 16th for belated V-day celebration. But the other 2 couples couldn't make it so I called today to update the party size to 2 people. Because we were only 2 people, we were told that they couldn't guarantee us a spot since it's not profitable for them to host a tour with only 2 people. He said he'll put me on a list, so if other people book, the tour will continue, if not, tour will be cancelled. I was a little surprised because I had received an e-mail from them that says buy a valentine special for a party of 2 (picture attached). I think it would've been nice to put a note that tours do not run if there is fewer than 4, nice to have but I didn't rate them a 4 instead of 5 star for this since I get it, a business needs to run on a profit. I decided to cancel and explore other options. When I called another tour, they explained that it was their slow season, also mentioned that there's a minimum number of people for them to be profitable, but provided me other options like instead of semi-tour, maybe first book a private tour, which is more expensive, but they'll be happy to lower the price if other people sign up too, or if I'm flexible, there's other days if I wanted the semi-tour. This was where I saw the difference between a 4-star vs 5-star service. And so to my previous statement, if you're able to book cloud climbers, you're going to have a good time. But what sets a 4-star from 5-star was this recent booking experience. 4-star was them politely letting me know they can't service two people. 5-star is letting me know, explaining why, and seeing if there's other options that might work.

If there's a Western themed anything in Southern CA you better believe I'm trying to be there, and…read moreBuckles 'n' Brews ain't no exception! En Fuego Events always puts on incredible festivals throughout SB County, but this one stands out to me because of it's small local feel. When you think festival you probably think Coachella or some massive event on a field somewhere. Buckles 'n' Brews is a smaller sized, half indoor half outdoor, beer sampling event at a hidden carriage museum right by downtown Santa Barbara. Don't be fooled though, there's plenty of parking despite the location size. This fest has everything from IPAs to refreshing ciders, Tri-Tip BBQ sandwiches and home brewed hoppy. Each year the vendors slightly vary and the beers themselves are always new and unique. There's fantastic live music played by the Dusty Jugz which always ends up in a "stage" full of line dancers. I'd recommend this festival to anyone looking to have a wild western themed Saturday with close friends and locals alike, dancing to country and lifting a cheers to craft beers in a nice, local intimate location.

To beat the traffic from OC to Santa Barbara, my friend and I started head out at 8 am. We arrived…read moreat 10:30 am and had our morning walk on the Stearn Wharf Pier. It was quite a relaxing morning before the event. We didn't know about the parking until we walked in from the 90 mins street parkings. Got handed out a wristband, a cute short glass, and a yelp bag. So awesome to get in this event and tried as much beers as I can. So much fun the beer I like the most is the High Heat Edition from The Brewhouse, it habanero spicy, love it...found my new beer. There is pretzels to snack on. Drink and play! It a great event where we can relax and enjoy with country music and tastes all kind of great beers. People here are so friendly and very informative about the beers and anything you wanted to ask. Also game to play, basically it's a wonderful and fun event to be at and enjoy after our busy working day. My friend and I had a great time. Thanks, Dani!

It's been years since I was last in here and I appreciate it more than the last visit. There is…read morefree parking available and it cost nothing to enter. There was more than enough information boards about all the islands and the flora and fauna. Support the visitor center buy purchasing collectibles and souvenirs.

Great visitor center with lots of knowledgeable staff onsite to answer questions…read more A really comprehensive gift shop and I picked up a book on the history of Channel Islands, a towel, a sunshirt, some postcards, and some earrings. Theres also a small outdoor garden to explore and also an overlook area at top of the building. Also, a ranger program was happening when I came here discussing the sea kelp that exist here. Bathrooms also available. Worth a stop in to learn more about the islands!

Beautiful ride on the beach at sunset. Christian was an excellent guide and he took lots of…read morepictures. Would do again when in the area.

If your child is passionate about horses, Santa Barbara Beach Rides provides a fun filled "Kid…read moreEncounter" with Nici and Luigi, two miniature horses. The sister snd brother team teach children proper grooming, leading, and clicker training skills. Afterwards a gentle horseback ride around the ranch is the highlight of the day. Guaranteed smiles from all!

If you are looking for a generic, crowded shuttle tour where you are rushed through basic tasting…read morerooms (like temecula), this is not it. But if you nice want a customized journey through Santa Barbara's finest vineyards, this private tour is worth every penny.From the moment we were picked up, we knew we were going to be taken care of. The vehicle was pristine, incredibly comfortable, and filled with refreshments. Our guide was great, really knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly well-connected in the Santa Barbara wine community.Because this is a private agency, they cleared away all the usual hassle of wine tasting. Instead of standing at crowded bars, we were taken to exclusive, behind-the-scenes estate tours and private estate pavilions. We tasted incredible, limited-production Pinot Noirs and Syrahs that aren't even open to the general public, all while overlooking rolling hills. The highlight was an artisanal lunch served alfresco on a private vineyard terrace, perfectly paired with library vintage wines. The pacing of the entire day was awesome we never felt rushed, yet everything moved with a good steady pace. The level of personalized, concierge-style service we received was unmatched. They handled every detail, tracked our preferences, and even arranged for our case purchases to be seamlessly shipped directly to our home. This wasn't just a wine tasting trip; it was an unforgettable, five-star luxury experience. We will absolutely be booking again next year!

Absolutely a must!!!!!! The best experience we could've imagined. We were with a large group for…read morework and felt so well taken care of. Matt came a long for our tour and was so present. I can't wait to do another tour with this company!! Would recommend to anyone!! Thank you so much for the best experience Coastal Concierge!!