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Visiting Santa Barbara

History buffs will enjoy exploring Santa Barbara, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, array of wineries, and top-notch restaurants. This walkable city also attracts tourists with its shopping and gardens. Top sights in the city include Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and Mission Santa Barbara.

• There are 298 hotels and other accommodations in Santa Barbara
• The closest major airport is in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) 12.6 from the city center
• The next closest is in Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) 40.3 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Santa Barbara

The city's cultural venues include Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and Mission Santa Barbara. The beaches, sunsets, and gardens highlight the city's natural beauty, and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, Lotusland, and El Capitan Lake are worth a visit.

In Santa Barbara, you'll be able to select from 298 hotels and other lodging options so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday retreat. Below are top ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Caravan Outpost - Amenities in this 2-star accommodation include a kitchen and free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff and location.
• Spanish Garden Inn - Our customers like the breakfast and convenient parking at this hotel. This 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail features free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its family-friendly amenities and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other top sights in Santa Barbara include Santa Barbara Zoo. Outside the city, popular places to visit include Mission San Buenaventura, located 24.8 mi (40 from the city center, and Ventura Pier, which is 25.3 mi (40.8 away.

Getting Around Santa Barbara

If you want to journey outside of the city, hop aboard a train from Santa Barbara Station, Goleta Station, or Carpinteria Station. Santa Barbara may not have many public transit options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Santa Barbara

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 66°F and the nighttime average to be 40°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 72°F during the day and 46°F at night
• July through September averages 73°F during the day and 40°F at night
• Santa Barbara gets about 17.09 inches of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 41°F