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City of Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara is world-renowned as a premier location for weddings, business conferences and other special events. Situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is often described as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Cabrillo Boulevard runs parallel to the beach and marks the beginning of the downtown area with the intersection of State Street and the historical Stearn's Wharf. Many local attractions are situated in this part of the city.
As a location for your special event, Santa Barbara is a world-class destination. Throughout the year you will find a charming mixture of the old and the new:
- mild climates
- sunny beaches
- Mediterranean-style architechture
- historical landmarks
- outdoor courtyards
- beautiful park
- recreational opportunities
- modern shopping centers
- great restaurants
- high-tech businesses
- well-attended educational centers
- a wide variety of cultural offerings in the performing and visual arts
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Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County north of Los Angeles between San Luis Obispo and Ventura along US Highway 101 near Lake Cachuma and Lake Casitas.
From this wide range of options, Santa Barbara Events Professionals are trained to match your event-planning needs with your budget and tastes.
Whether you choose an indoor or outdoor venue for your special occasions, the SBEP caterers, photographers and videographers will be able to provide you with the highest quality of service.
 Please refer to the SBEP Directory for help choosing a Santa Barbara facility as well lodgings and other accommodations for you and your guests.
The wide selection of Santa Barbara sites offered here are included to help you plan activities for you and your guests, and to spread the word about all that Santa Barbara has to offer to both its visitors and its community members. |
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General Information
Santa Barbara Tourist Information Center
1 Garden St. (at Cabrillo Blvd)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-3021
Santa Barbara Community Calendar
Santa Barbara Photo Tour
More Santa Barbara Photos
Santa Barbara Movie Tours
Old Town Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Weather
Santa Barbara Weather
SB Global Positioning System Coordinates
Santa Barbara Seasons Info
Santa Barbara Webshots
Virtual Tours of Santa Barbara
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Historical Points of Interest
El Presidio de Santa Barbara
123 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-9719
Guided tours can be arranged by contacting 805-965-0093
 Mission Santa Barbara
Laguna St. and E. Los Olivos St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4149
Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Santa Barbara Court House
1100 Block of Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6464
Santa Barbara Earthquake History
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E. De La Guerra St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1601
Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation
Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio
123 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-9719
The Stow House - Rancho La Patera
304 N. Los Carneros Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-964-4407 |
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Museums
Casa Del Herrero
1387 E. Valley Rd.
Santa Barbara CA 93108
805-565-5653
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
21 W. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-5322
Railroad Museum
300 N. Los Carneros Rd.
Goleta. CA 93117
805-964-3540
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-4364
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4711
Santa Barbara Carriage Museum
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Other Sites of Interest
Botanic Garden of Santa Barbara
Nature preserve, 65 acres, 5 miles of trails
1212 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4726
Farwestern Tavern
Guadalupe
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
Ganna Walska Lotusland Estate
Montecito
Hitching Post
Casmalia
I Madonnari Creative Arts Festival
Santa Barbara County's Wine County
Santa Barbara Winery
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
500 Ninos Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Admissions Information: 805-963-5695
Birthday information hotline: 805-962-5339 ext. 54
General Visitor Information: 805-962-6310
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
The Wine Merchant's Los Olivos Cafe |
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Things To Do
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Santa Barbara Athletic Association Calendar
Santa Barbara Skating Links
Central Coast Birding Trail
Santa Barbara Audobon Society Special Events
Arriba Horse Adventures
Trail rides, mountain and beach rides, pony rides
805-551-8567
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
Santa Barbara Hiking & Backpacking Trails
Santa Barbara Nature Trail
Santa Barbara Sierra Club Hike List
Seven Falls Day Hiking
Santa Barbara County Camping Reservations
Los Padres National Park
Santa Barbara Golf Guide
Motorcycle Rides of Santa Barbara County |
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Around the Harbor
About Santa Barbara Surf
Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary
Channel Islands National Park
Charter Boat Fishing by day or twilight
Condor Cruises
Para-Sailing
Santa Barbara Cruises & Whale-Watching
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-962-8404
Santa Barbara Surfing
Santa Barbara Tide and Current Predictor
Santa Barbara Whale Festival
Santa Barbara Yacht Club
Stearn's Wharf
Santa Barbara & Channel Island Kayaking
Scuba Diving |
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Performing Arts & Entertainment
Center Stage Theater
Chamber Choir Festival
Flamenco Arts Festival
Garvin Theater
Lobero Theater
Jazz at the Lobero
33 E. Canon Perdido St.
805-963-0761
Movie Theaters
Music Academy of the West Performances
Santa Barbara Actors Theatre
Santa Barbara Bowl Outdoor Concerts
Santa Barbara County Dance Society
Santa Barbara Choral Society
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara City Recreation
Santa Barbara Performing Arts League
Santa Barbara Symphony
Santa Barbara Youth Theatre
Speaking of Stories
UCSB Events Calendar
805-893-3535 |
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Art Galleries
Arte Divino Studio
904-B W. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-7863
Atkinson Art Gallery
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-965-0581 ext. 2411 or ext. 3872
Danica House Gallery
132 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA
805-963-1411
Easton Gallery
557 Hot Springs Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-5781
Ridley-Tree Education Center
1600 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-1661
Gallery 113
1114 State St.
Studio 8- La Arcada Court
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-6611
Sullivan Goss Books and Prints, Ltd.
7 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-730-1460
University Art Museum (UCSB)
805-893-2951 or 805-965-0093 |
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Santa Barbara Parks
General Park Information
Santa Barbara County Park Locator & Maps
Arroyo Burro Beach Park
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Goleta Beach Park
Isla Vista Park
Jalama Beach Park
Lake Los Carneros Park
Live Oak Camp
Lookout Park
Los Alamos Park
Manning Park
Miguelito Park
Nojoqui Falls Park
Ocean Beach Park
Richardson Park
Rincon Beach
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Park
Rocky Nook Park
Santa Barbara Shores Park
Santa Rosa Park
Santa Ynez Park
Stow Grove Park
Toro Canyon Park
Tucker's Grove Park
Waller Park
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Other Santa Barbara City Parks
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara St.
Alice Keck Memorial Park
Corner of Santa Barbara and Arrellaga
Chase Palm Park
Borders both sides of Cabrillo Blvd. from the East Beach to Stearns Wharf
236 East Cabrillo Boulevard
805-962-8956
Douglas Family Preserve
End of Linda Street on the Mesa
El Presidio State Historic Park
123 E. Canon Perdido St.
805-966-9719
Elings Park
298 Las Positas Rd.
Franceschi Park
1510 Mission Ridge Rd.
805-564-5418
Kid's World
1400 Santa Barbara St.
La Purisima Mission State Park
2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc
805-733-3713
Mission Rose Garden
Los Olivos and Laguna Streets
Orpet Park
Almeda Padre Serra and Moreno Road
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Drive and la Marina
Descriptions & Photos of some SB Parks |
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Santa Barbara Beaches
Arroyo Burro Beach
2981 Cliff Drive
805-687-3714
Carpinteria State Beach
Sixth Street, Carpinteria
805-684-2811
East Beach
Cabrillo Blvd near Milpas
El Capitan State Beach
Off U.S. 101, five miles west of Goleta
805-968-1033
Goleta Beach County Park
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta
805-967-1300
Jalama Beach County Park
Jalama Beach Road, Lompoc
805-736-6316
Leadbetter Beach
Shoreline and Loma Alta Drive
Lookout Beach County Park
U.S. 101, Summerland
805-969-1720
Rincon Beach
U.S. 101 at Bates Road, Carpinteria
West Beach
Cabrillo Boulevard
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Local Media & the News
Santa Barbara NewsPress
The Santa Barbara Indepedent
Santa Barbara TV - KEYT, Channel 3
Government Access Channel City TV 18
Santa Barbara News Clipping Service
Santa Barbara in the news
Job Opportunities
Santa Barbara Civic Organizations
City of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau
Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency
Santa Barbara Sister Cities
Transporation
Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara MTD Bus & Transportation |
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Santa Barbara Neighborhoods
City of Buellton
City of Carpinteria
City of Goleta
City of Lompoc
City of Montecito
City of Santa Maria
Solvang
City of Ventura
Vandenberg AFB
Vandenberg Launch Schedule |
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Santa Barbara Higher Education Sites
Antioch University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara Science Links
University of California, Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara Astrophysics Project
Westmont College
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