The American Riviera
Santa Barbara
Spanish architecture, wine country & perfect beaches
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Top Experiences in Santa Barbara
4.6 (836 reviews)Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
5.0 (569 reviews)Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
4.9 (552 reviews)The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour
5.0 (438 reviews)Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
4.9 (314 reviews)Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour
5.0 (294 reviews)Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara
5.0 (246 reviews)Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
4.9 (241 reviews)Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour
4.8 (220 reviews)Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)
4.9 (190 reviews)Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
4.9 (178 reviews)Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
5.0 (167 reviews)Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
$890/night
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
$548.25/night
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Palihouse Santa Barbara
$450/night
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Santa Barbara Inn
$239/night
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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
$225/night
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Hotel Santa Barbara
$219/night
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
$194.65/night
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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
$189/night
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About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara lives up to its American Riviera nickname with red-tile roofs, palm-lined beaches, and the Funk Zone.
Santa Barbara by the Numbers
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