Spend 3 days discovering the postcard-worthy coastal scenery along California's coast during a bus tour that takes you all the way from Los Angeles up to San
Spend 3 days discovering the postcard-worthy coastal scenery along California's coast during a bus tour that takes you all the way from Los Angeles up to San
There is a reliable bus service-the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD). The MTD also offers shuttles that run downtown and along the waterfront. Otherwise, most people get around by car or by bicycle. Renting a bike or convertible will make you feel more like a local, and you'll be able to head to a local winery outside the city more easily.
Santa Barbara will be stunning, and have stunning weather to match, no matter what time of year you choose to visit. Even in December and January, the coldest months, there are mild average daytime temperatures, of about 65 F. The winter does get rainy, though. All things considered, we'd say May or September offer the best combination of warm weather, relatively minimal crowds and affordable accommodations.
The whitewashed, red-roofed buildings of Santa Barbara could easily trick you into thinking you're in Europe. You'll need a decent phone for Instagramming the streetscapes, as well as the following:
Tempting beaches, world-class wineries, and lush greenery are just some of the amenities boasted by this surprisingly small town.
Tempting beaches, world-class wineries, and lush greenery are just some of the amenities boasted by this surprisingly small town.
Tempting beaches, world-class wineries, and lush greenery are just some of the amenities boasted by this surprisingly small town.