Santa Barbara Travel Guide

  • Average temperature

    summer: 23°C winter: 18°C

  • Average dinner price

    $8 – $20

  • Minimum cost of
    subway /bus

    $1.75

Santa Barbara, California is often referred to as the American Riviera because of its year-round perfect weather, ocean views, artsy culture, high-end shopping and fine wine and food. Santa Barbara combines the cultural and recreational offerings of a major city with the warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere of a small town. Throughout Santa Barbara there are fascinating things to see and do. Visitors enjoy fine food at top-rated restaurants and wine tasting during tours of the Santa Ynez Valley wineries. Activities such as surfing and kayaking at the beautiful beaches are great for visits who are eager to experience Santa Barbara’s active outdoor culture. Visitors do not need a tour guide to get around Santa Barbara because it is easy to travel on foot or bike and the beautiful view and Mediterranean climate make either option very enjoyable. Weekend travel to Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco is a great way to explore sunny California. Whether you travel independently, with friends or family for study, work or vacation you will always feel at home in sunny Santa Barbara.

ACTIVITIES IN SANTA BARBARA

  • SIGHTSEEING

    • State Street and Camino Real
    • Goleta and Isla Vista
    • UCSB
    • El Capitan and Downtown Beaches

  • ACTIVITIES

    • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
    • Santa Barbara Mission
    • Sports on Downtown Beach
    • Kayaking in the Channel Islands

  • M EXCURSIONS

    • Camarillo Outlets
    • San Francisco
    • San Simeon (Hearst Castle)
    • San Diego
    • Los Angeles

SANTA BARBARA TRAVEL GUIDE: AGE SANTA BARBARA

Students who enroll at AGE Santa Barbara benefit from studying and living in an energetic, beautiful city that offers endless outdoor activities perfect weather. AGE Santa Barbara is located in the vibrant arts and cultural area, close to the beach and world-famous Stearns Wharf. Just around the corner delightful art galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and sidewalk restaurants and cafes line cosmopolitan State Street. Students who study at AGE Santa Barbara learn English while enjoying the social and cultural events that this beautiful beach city offers.