ArtsGray day move
Suncatchers (Paula Gregoire-Jones) 10-2
Suncatchers art installation in Carpinteria by Paula Gregoire-Jones. Morning light, glass, color.
Saturday, July 18 · Golden hour
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Everything worth doing in Santa Barbara, in one place.
Scattered across a dozen sites, gathered here and curated by someone who knows the town. Find it, save it, make a plan.
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Happening This Weekend
The weekend in Santa Barbara.
ArtsSATURDAY · JULY 18
Arts
SB Genealogical Society: Ordinary Heroes
Stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things in Santa Barbara.
Family Day
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol on a free morning in downtown.
Solo
Good Trouble Lives On – S.B. Protest
Good Trouble Lives On. S.B. Protest. Stand for something.
SoloTeen Volunteer Time
Teens volunteer together. Service, structure, people your age.
Solo
Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show
Santa Barbara Antique and Vintage Show. Everything old is new again.
Catch a ShowMamma Mia! Double Feature & Brunch
Mamma Mia double feature with brunch. Afternoon, State Street.
Wine & FoodCalifornia Wine Festival: Beachside Wine Festival
California Wine Festival by the ocean. Afternoon, wine, salt air.
Catch a ShowTierra, Viento y Fuego
Tierra, Viento y Fuego. A program rooted in earth, wind, and fire.
ArtsAudiobooks in Action: Voiceover Punk Studio (for Teens)
Audiobooks in Action: Voiceover Punk Studio for teens. Afternoon, free downtown.
Catch a ShowYoung The Giant: Victory Garden Tour
Young The Giant at the Bowl. Evening in the Riviera, live music under the stars.
Free in SBSummer Concert Series: The Rincons
Free evening concert at the Carpinteria Arts Center. Bring a blanket and settle in.
Catch a ShowYoung the Giant w/ Cold War Kids
Young the Giant with Cold War Kids. Come for the guitars and the crowd.
Catch a Show
R!OT DØG in Concert
R!OT DØG in concert out in Goleta. Evening live music.
Catch a ShowAcademy Chamber Orchestra: Copland, Barnes and Schumann
Classical music at the Lobero: Copland, Barnes, Schumann. An evening in.
NightlifeSerralde
Serralde at night on State Street. Music, late, local venue.
SUNDAY · JULY 19
ArtsSanta Barbara Arts & Crafts Show | Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show on Cabrillo Boulevard. Art, craft, and morning light.
ArtsArt4Grief & Meaning: Expressive Painting Part 1
Work through grief and feeling with paint. Part one of an expressive painting series.
Solo
Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show
Santa Barbara Antique and Vintage Show. Everything old is new again.
Catch a ShowWorld Cup Championship Game Watch Party
World Cup final on the big screen with a crowd that actually cares.
Nightlife
The Magical Mystical Karaoke Tour
Karaoke in the afternoon. Magic and mystery and your voice.
Catch a Show
Delta by the Beach at the Band Shell
Delta at the Band Shell for an afternoon of live music by the water.
Catch a Show
Garcia Dance Studio Summer Showcase Benefit
Garcia Dance Studio Summer Showcase Benefit. Movement, music, grace.
OutdoorsSunday Polo: Robert Skene Trophy (July 19)
Polo in Carpinteria on a summer afternoon. The horses, the grass, the crowd.
Catch a ShowRainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour
Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the Bowl. Evening show, bring cash for drinks.
Catch a ShowRainbow Kitten Surprise w/ Spacey Jane
Rainbow Kitten Surprise with Spacey Jane. Loud, live, and electric.
Catch a Show
Wild Night - The Music of Van Morrison
Wild Night celebrates Van Morrison on State Street. Soul, rock, covers done right.
OutdoorsOld Town Goleta Farmers Market
Old Town Goleta Farmers Market. Fresh vegetables and local makers.
NightlifeLive Music at Lama Dog
Funk Zone spot with live music most nights. Local, low-key, always worth stopping by.
OutdoorsWhale Watch, Condor Express
Whale watch off the waterfront on the Condor Express. Morning, afternoon, or evening light on the water.
Family DayArroyo Hondo Preserve, Docent-Led Guided Hike
Free docent-led hike through Arroyo Hondo: rolling land, real expertise, no entry fee.
Family DayPublic Skate, Ice in Paradise (Sunday PM)
Sunday afternoon ice skating. Bring socks, rent skates, glide.
Date Night
Public Skate, Ice in Paradise (Saturday PM)
Saturday afternoon ice skating at Ice in Paradise: casual, reliable, no pretense.
OutdoorsSanta Barbara Saturday Farmers Market
Farmers market downtown, Saturday mornings. Produce, flowers, and all the reasons to wake early.
Free in SBCamino Real Marketplace Farmers' Market
Camino Real Marketplace Farmers' Market in Goleta. Free morning or afternoon.
Family DayCaptain Fatty's Brewery
A warm, family-run Goleta brewery with standout beers, weekend wood-fired pizza, arcade games, and frequent live music and trivia.
Wine & FoodFox Wine Co.
A Funk Zone wine tasting room inside the shared Waterline space.
Family DayThe Stow House
An 1872 Victorian farmhouse on a leafy Goleta estate, with period rooms, an arboretum, and the railroad depot museum next door.
Family DayMesa Cafe & Bar
Mesa Cafe & Bar sits on the cliff with light and the Channel Islands in view.
Date NightBoathouse at Hendry's Beach
Casual spot on the mesa with a view and the mood for an afternoon or evening.
Family DayElings Park
Elings Park. Trails, views, and room to move.
Wine & FoodIsland Brewing Company
Island Brewing Company in Carpinteria. Afternoon or evening craft beer.
Wine & FoodThird Window Brewing Carpinteria
Third Window Brewing in Carpinteria. Local craft beer by the glass.
Wine & FoodTopa Topa Brewing Co.
Brewery in the Funk Zone. A place to settle in for an afternoon or evening.
Catch a ShowThe Arlington Theatre
The Arlington Theatre. A Moorish movie palace with a tiled courtyard, worth a peek even dark.
Wine & FoodPalihouse
Palihouse. A boutique hotel courtyard for a craft cocktail under string lights and pink umbrellas.
Date NightLure Fish House
Lure Fish House on upper State. Seafood, thoughtful, the kind of place locals know about.
Wine & FoodHelena Avenue Bakery
Helena Avenue Bakery in the Funk Zone. Morning or afternoon coffee and pastry.
ArtsParadise Found
Paradise Found for vintage and eclectic treasures downtown. Morning or afternoon browsing.
OutdoorsInspiration Point
Inspiration Point overlooks the valley and coast. Morning hike with views.
Wine & FoodM Special Brewing Company
M Special Brewing Company in Goleta. Local brewery, afternoon or evening.
OutdoorsLizard's Mouth
A sandstone playground high on West Camino Cielo, full of caves, boulders, and grippy rock formations with panoramic views over Goleta and the islands.
Date Night
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park has bluff views and grass. Bring a blanket and time.
Family DayArroyo Burro Beach (Hendry's)
Arroyo Burro Beach. Sand, coves, and easy going. A local favorite.
Family DaySanta Barbara Botanic Garden
Gardens, families, and morning or afternoon light. Bring the kids and let them run before the sun drops.
Family DaySanta Barbara Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market downtown. Vendors, food, things to find on a morning or afternoon.
SoloThe Book Den
The Book Den on Anapamu. Deep inventory, the kind of place that rewards poking around.
Wine & FoodBrass Bear Funk Zone
A Funk Zone brewpub and beer garden with a large patio.
Date NightButterfly Beach
Butterfly Beach in Montecito. Quiet cove with views of the Channel Islands.
Wine & FoodSanta Barbara Wine Collective
Santa Barbara Wine Collective in the Funk Zone. Wine by the glass and the bottle.
Family DayOld Town Coffee
Old Town Coffee in Goleta. Local spot, good coffee, people watching.
Wine & FoodFigueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (Santa Barbara)
A Santa Ynez Valley brewery’s Funk Zone taproom with indoor and patio seating.
Family DayEast Beach
East Beach stretches for miles. Volleyball, sand, water, and the usual cast of locals.
ArtsSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history, dioramas, and wonder in Mission Canyon year-round.
Family DayLos Altos Restaurant
Los Altos Restaurant in Goleta. Afternoon or evening Mexican food.
Date NightHarry's Plaza Cafe
A timeless Loreto Plaza institution on upper State, red-leather booths, old Santa Barbara photos, hearty American fare, and famously generous cocktails.
ArtsChumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Chumash Painted Cave is the real thing: actual history painted on the rock, morning or afternoon light.
SoloLighthouse Coffee (Mesa)
A bright, modern Mesa coffee shop with in-house roasting, generous seating, and a cozy patio.
Wine & FoodPali Wine Co.
Pali Wine Co. in the Funk Zone. Wine and people, done simply.
ArtsSanta Barbara County Courthouse
County Courthouse. Spanish Colonial dome and the stairs everyone photographs.
Family DayLeadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach for swimming, walking, or sunset. Anytime works.
Family DayMOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
MOXI is where ideas become hands-on exploration. A morning or afternoon visit.
SoloLa Arcada Courtyard
La Arcada Courtyard. A Spanish courtyard off State with fountains, bronze figures, and small shops.
NightlifeTest Pilot
A tropical cocktail bar a block from the waterfront.
Wine & FoodDraughtsmen Aleworks
A down-to-earth Goleta brewery with excellent draft and non-alcoholic options, a heated patio, food trucks, and a packed weekly events calendar.
Family DayOld Mission Santa Barbara
The original Spanish mission in its stone-walled glory. Quiet and old in the best way.
Wine & FoodValidation Ale
A clever, family-friendly Funk Zone brewery.
Date NightLoquita
A lively Spanish restaurant near the waterfront.
Arts
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art downtown. Paintings, sculpture, the usual good stuff.
Wine & FoodRiverbench Santa Barbara Tasting Room
A quaint Funk Zone tasting room for estate Santa Maria Valley wines.
Family DayGoleta Beach Park
A calm, family-friendly county beach with a long fishing pier, grassy picnic lawns, and mountain-and-ocean views, quieter than the city beaches.
ArtsEl Presidio de Santa Barbara
El Presidio de Santa Barbara. The 1782 Spanish fort where the city began, restored adobe by adobe.
SoloChaucer's Books
Chaucer's Books on upper State. Spend an hour losing yourself in the stacks.
Date NightThe Lark
The Lark is where to sit down for dinner with intention. Funk Zone, evening, real cooking.
Date NightCorks n' Crowns
Wine bar on Anacapa in the Funk Zone. The kind of place that feels like a find.
Family DayStearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf. Pier, pelicans, salt air, the ocean at your feet.
Date NightPaloma
Paloma. Wood-fired Californio cooking on the corner of Ortega, under the old neon dove.
Wine & FoodLucky Penny
Lucky Penny in the Funk Zone, casual and low-key, good for an afternoon or early evening.
SoloCaje
Caje on State. A to-go coffee in the fountain courtyard across from the Arlington.