Things To Do In Santa Barbara

You can find a host of things to do in Santa Barbara County. The county is spread across the Central California coast, so you can do things like swimming, sailing and lounging at the beach, or go hiking in the nearby mountains. At 2SantaBarbara.com, you can research specific attractions and things to do for each community within Santa Barbara County.

Visiting one of Santa Barbara's many wineries is one of the most popular things to do for both residents and tourists alike. There are over a dozen wineries in Santa Barbara County, which produce wines like Cabernet Sauvingnon, Merlot and Syrah. At many wineries, after you spend an afternoon tasting wine, you can even take a tour of the winery to see how the wine is made.

Cultural and Historical Things to Do in Santa Barbara

If you are interested in history, you can visit the famous Santa Barbara Mission, which was built by Franciscan Friars in the 18th century. The mission is located near downtown Santa Barbara, and offers tours on most days. Art lovers can visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to see artifacts created by the indigenous people of the Santa Barbara area, the Chumash.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art also features a wonderful permanent collection of both 19th- and 20th-century art, with paintings by masters like Picasso, Matisse and Chagall. The museum also hosts cultural events like art workshops for children. Visit the 2SantaBarbara.com website today to find real estate listings near the museum.