Judi's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Besides being a beautiful courthouse, you can go up to the clock tower for an amazing 360 degree view of the city... and it's free!
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBesides being a beautiful courthouse, you can go up to the clock tower for an amazing 360 degree view of the city... and it's free!
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden features a large botanical collection of 75 different tree and plant species included in the Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Self-Guided Tree & Plant Tour; koi pond; sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs; low water-use demonstration garden, walking paths, picnic areas; and gazebo.
The newest garden within the park is the sensory garden area where visually and physically impaired visitors can enjoy the variety of scents and sounds as well as the interesting textural variation of the foliage of many plants installed here. A butterfly garden has been installed and includes host plants for butterflies and moths.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
(805) 564-5484
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EpMSTMx8Ls2U2rZY6
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara StAlice Keck Park Memorial Garden features a large botanical collection of 75 different tree and plant species included in the Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Self-Guided Tree & Plant Tour; koi pond; sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs; low water-use demonstration garden, walking paths, picnic areas; and gazebo.
The newest garden within the park is the sensory garden area where visually and physically impaired visitors can enjoy the variety of scents and sounds as well as the interesting textural variation of the foliage of many plants installed here. A butterfly garden has been installed and includes host plants for butterflies and moths.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
(805) 564-5484
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EpMSTMx8Ls2U2rZY6
Sightseeing, Food, and Recreation
The Funk Zone is a fun and unique place visit. It is filled with wineries, breweries, art, murals, restaurants, pop-up shops, and bike & buggy cart rentals.
If you're into wine tasting, you can do an easy self-guided tour of the popular "Urban Wine Trail". This is cool because it's like bringing the Santa Ynez Valley Wineries to you!
You get it all in one place, it's an easy walk, and parents can even bring their kids along so this is definitely A LOCAL FAVORITE! The Funk Zone is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown and there's a shuttle.
Here's a link to the Funk Zone:
https://santabarbaraca.com/explore-and-discover-santa-barbara/neighborhoods-towns/santa-barbara/the-funk-zone/
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The Funk Zone
137 Anacapa StThe Funk Zone is a fun and unique place visit. It is filled with wineries, breweries, art, murals, restaurants, pop-up shops, and bike & buggy cart rentals.
If you're into wine tasting, you can do an easy self-guided tour of the popular "Urban Wine Trail". This is cool because it's like bringing the Santa Ynez Valley Wineries to you!
You get it all in one place, it's an easy walk, and parents can even bring their kids along so this is definitely A LOCAL FAVORITE! The Funk Zone is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown and there's a shuttle.
Here's a link to the Funk Zone:
https://santabarbaraca.com/explore-and-discover-santa-barbara/neighborhoods-towns/santa-barbara/the-funk-zone/
Stearns Wharf offers:
-Wooden Boardwalk
-Restaurants
-Varied Shops
-Ice Cream & Candy
-Winery
-Sea Center (aquarium) with amazing creatures!
-Boat Tours
-Water Views
https://stearnswharf.org/
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Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfStearns Wharf offers:
-Wooden Boardwalk
-Restaurants
-Varied Shops
-Ice Cream & Candy
-Winery
-Sea Center (aquarium) with amazing creatures!
-Boat Tours
-Water Views
https://stearnswharf.org/
Hiking
Another popular local favorite trail (3.4 miles) with a beautiful view.
Spyglass Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/inspiration-point--2
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Inspiration Point
Another popular local favorite trail (3.4 miles) with a beautiful view.
Spyglass Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/inspiration-point--2
A popular and local favorite 4.4 mile hike.
https://g.co/kgs/xEpdzH
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon TrailA popular and local favorite 4.4 mile hike.
https://g.co/kgs/xEpdzH
Museums & Zoo
Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
Admissions Guidelines (COVID-19)
How do I visit the Museum?
The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry for paid guests at 4:00 PM; Members visit free and can enter after 4:00 PM.
For expedited entry, pre-purchased tickets are available at sbnature.org/tickets.
Masks are required indoors for everyone age 3 years and older per SB County Public Health Order. Please maintain a six-foot distance between you and anyone not in your group is appreciated.
If you are a Member and do not know your Member number or expiration date (found on your card), please email membership@sbnature2.org or call 805-682-4711 ext. 114 for assistance.
https://www.sbnature.org/
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolIndoor and Outdoor Exhibits
Admissions Guidelines (COVID-19)
How do I visit the Museum?
The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry for paid guests at 4:00 PM; Members visit free and can enter after 4:00 PM.
For expedited entry, pre-purchased tickets are available at sbnature.org/tickets.
Masks are required indoors for everyone age 3 years and older per SB County Public Health Order. Please maintain a six-foot distance between you and anyone not in your group is appreciated.
If you are a Member and do not know your Member number or expiration date (found on your card), please email membership@sbnature2.org or call 805-682-4711 ext. 114 for assistance.
https://www.sbnature.org/
Santa Barbara's newest destination for curious minds of all ages. A contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
Explore, play, and discover the wonders of science + the joy of creativity throughout MOXI's three floors.
Interact with hands-on exhibits. Try something new. Bring ideas to life in the Innovation Workshop.
See the world differently from the rooftop Sky Garden. New things to see, new challenges to solve, and new discoveries to make on every visit!
The museum is also available to rent for private events and is one of Santa Barbara's most unique wedding venues.
MOXI also hosts summer camps and field trips for children as well as evening programming for adults.
https://www.moxi.org/
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MOXI, Vargmuseet för utforskning och innovation
125 State StSanta Barbara's newest destination for curious minds of all ages. A contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
Explore, play, and discover the wonders of science + the joy of creativity throughout MOXI's three floors.
Interact with hands-on exhibits. Try something new. Bring ideas to life in the Innovation Workshop.
See the world differently from the rooftop Sky Garden. New things to see, new challenges to solve, and new discoveries to make on every visit!
The museum is also available to rent for private events and is one of Santa Barbara's most unique wedding venues.
MOXI also hosts summer camps and field trips for children as well as evening programming for adults.
https://www.moxi.org/
Explore the wonders of the Santa Barbara Zoo, where the beauty of the wildlife is matched only by the lush grounds and sweeping views. Located just two miles from State Street, the zoo can be toured in under 2 hours. The 30-acre park is home to more than 146 species, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Ynez Mountains.
Some of the Zoo’s most famous residents include penguins, giraffes, anteaters, gorillas, and a flock of native California condors.
Meet the Zoo’s tallest creatures during giraffe feeding time, get a bird’s-eye view from the 26-foot rock climbing wall, search for treasures in Tiny’s Mining Camp or take a relaxing ride around the park on the Zoo Train. Don’t miss the Ridley-Tree Animal Kitchen, where you can observe the impressive food-prep process for the Zoo’s 500+ animals.
Zoo Hours, Admission & Parking
The Santa Barbara Zoo is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by online reservation only. The Zoo occasionally closes early for special events.
Admission is $19.95 for adults (age 13+) and $14.95 for children (age 2–12). Admission is free for children under two years old. (The Zoo Train, giraffe feeding, and other attractions are an additional cost.) Parking is $11/vehicle.
https://www.sbzoo.org/
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Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrExplore the wonders of the Santa Barbara Zoo, where the beauty of the wildlife is matched only by the lush grounds and sweeping views. Located just two miles from State Street, the zoo can be toured in under 2 hours. The 30-acre park is home to more than 146 species, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Ynez Mountains.
Some of the Zoo’s most famous residents include penguins, giraffes, anteaters, gorillas, and a flock of native California condors.
Meet the Zoo’s tallest creatures during giraffe feeding time, get a bird’s-eye view from the 26-foot rock climbing wall, search for treasures in Tiny’s Mining Camp or take a relaxing ride around the park on the Zoo Train. Don’t miss the Ridley-Tree Animal Kitchen, where you can observe the impressive food-prep process for the Zoo’s 500+ animals.
Zoo Hours, Admission & Parking
The Santa Barbara Zoo is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by online reservation only. The Zoo occasionally closes early for special events.
Admission is $19.95 for adults (age 13+) and $14.95 for children (age 2–12). Admission is free for children under two years old. (The Zoo Train, giraffe feeding, and other attractions are an additional cost.) Parking is $11/vehicle.
https://www.sbzoo.org/