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"I regret spending money on travel," said no one ever. So dig out your passport and get ready to do it all over again in West Beach, Santa Barbara! Around 88,000 people inhabit this metropolis, a popular holiday spot for wanderlust addicts like yourself. You can find West Beach 1 kilometre southeast of downtown Santa Barbara. From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, it's 14 kilometres to the east.
A good portion of this city's top attractions are scattered near West Beach, and Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two of the most outstanding. The must-see sights of Presidio Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Zoo are also at your fingertips. A brilliant way to better understand this city is to wander around some of its neighbourhoods. So why not make your way to nearby The Funk Zone and Santa Barbara Beach and discover their unique charms?
You'll never be without things to do in the centre of Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Lotusland will keep you entertained for hours. To get an even better feel for your surrounds, also stop at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.
Regional art galleries such as the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum and the Carriage and Western Art Museum give you a glimpse into the creative side of the region. Why not check if there's an opening planned and admire some of the wonderful works?
There's no saying what you'll uncover when walking around the interesting collections of the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Ty Warner Sea Center and Santa Barbara Art Foundry. If you don't want to miss anything, don't be afraid to pick the brains of the friendly staff.
There's nothing like the atmosphere of anticipation when a performance is due to get under way. Take your seat and watch the curtains go up at Santa Barbara Bowl, the Arlington Theater, the Lobero Theater and the Granada Theatre.
Make your way outdoors and get lost in the views at Fern Falls, Seven Falls, Jesusita Trail and El Capitan Lake.
There's nothing quite like seeing the sun setting over the water while feeling sand underfoot. For this delightful experience, visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
Get your legs moving at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. A long trek in one of these green reserves is guaranteed to recharge your spirits.
Whether you're hoping to kick off your shoes and relax or hang out with some friends, the nearby urban parks are charming places to be. Take your pick from Alameda Park, De la Guerra Plaza, Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Shoreline Park.
Quite often, the simplest way to get to know the locals is by walking around the shops. Make sure you drop in at La Cumbre Plaza, Paseo Nuevo Mall, La Arcada and Santa Barbara Public Market.
Peer back through the mists of time at the Santa Barbara City College, Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. These time-weathered sites have a range of interesting stories to tell.
Whether you're looking for the basics or the whole shebang, West Beach has you sorted! For a bed that won't burn a hole through your wallet, you can't go past the Franciscan Inn, located at 109 Bath Street, or the Ala Mar by the Sea, at 102 West Cabrillo Blvd. Though, if you'd rather spare no expense on holiday, the San Ysidro Ranch or the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will more than fit the bill.
Mission Santa Barbara is a not-to-be-missed sight in West Beach. If you want to stay within walking distance of this renowned attraction, the Simpson House Inn and the Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites are both great options.
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Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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