Santa Barbara is host to some of California's best dining, shopping, outdoor attractions and oceanfront boutique hotels.

The beautiful sandy beaches, refreshing ocean water, local shopping and art festivals are enjoyed year-round by both tourists and locals alike; and the Inn at East Beach is just steps away from it all.

East Beach Public City Amenities

• Outdoor picnic tables and playground
• Beachfront Volleyball Courts (available for rent)
• The East Beach Grill full-service restaurant

Santa Barbara Zoo

• 30 acres of lush botanic gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean
• Over 500 animals exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats
• Zoo Train circles the perimeter to delight visitors of all ages
• Feed barnyard animals and get up close and personal Baringo Giraffes
• On-site dining in open courtyard setting
• Open daily 10:00am - 5:00pm (Closed: Christmas and Thanksgiving)

Mission Santa Barbara

• 10 acres of beautifully manicured garden
• Museum and gift shop
• Home to an active parish, the Mission Santa Barbara is the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city
• Self-guided tours open daily 9:00am - 4:00pm

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• 11 exhibit halls focusing on natural history
• Planetarium, space lab and observatory featuring live, multimedia shows
• Antique art museum
• Open Daily 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (at 3 PM), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival™!)

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

• Over 78 acres of beautiful vistas, native California plant exhibits and nature trails
• Self-guided and docent-guided tours and nature walks
• Nature inspired gifts and garden shop
• Retail Nursery with broad array of native California plants
• Open seven days a week (seasonal hours)

For more information on local attractions and things to do in Santa Barbara, please visit The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission at www.santabarbaraca.com.