Eric Taylor is a sage musician, a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. Those familiar with the intricate Texas singer/ songwriter jigsaw puzzle, probably already know a lot about Taylor. His songs have been performed by people such as Nanci…

Set in New York during Christmas in the 1970s, this charming semi-autobiographical story follows the coping and coupling of a New York writer and recent widower who begins a relationship with an actress whose marriage has recently fallen apart.…

Shop and experience the world’s traditional cultures through folk art. The Folk & Tribal Art Marketplace, the largest folk art show in Southern California Treasure seekers will be able to find a fantastic selection of baskets,…

More than 65,000 spectators line State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara each year in anticipation of Santa Barbara’s only nighttime parade, the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade. Officially kicking off the holiday season, this…

The Annual Choral Christmas Festival will take place at First Presbyterian Church. These are the dates & times:December 2: 7 PMDecember 3: 2 PM and 7 PMDecember 4: 3 PM

This year’s Fall Dance Concert features Pupil Suite, choreographed by Gallim Dance Artistic Director, and Guggenheim Fellow Andrea Miller. Hailed as a true original, Miller dives deep into each new work exploring universal struggles of love,…

Gustafson Dance presents Rudolph, a ballet of the holiday classic featuring Rudolph, Clarice, the Abominable Snow Monster, and even Santa. Children ages 2 and up dance to well-known holiday tunes, along with the State Street Ballet Young Dancers.…

Marcia Burtt Gallery presents a group show celebrating a year of beautiful contemporary landscapes, plus three newly available paintings by Meg Torbert.Throughout her career, Meg Torbert loved to paint floral still lifes. A misnomer, the energy of…

Voted Best Family Show in Las Vegas!The most beloved family show in the world, featuring European-style circus extravaganza including physical comedy, juggling, acrobats from the Moscow Circus, highly intelligent dogs and even house cats! All our…

If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, reserve your spot for a holiday portrait by Lindsey Ross. This is one of the most unique gift you can give. Portrait sitting by reservation only for December 4 at Santa Barbara Wine Collective.…

Beautiful and elusive, snow leopards are highly endangered and the subject of celebration at this Zoo event. Kids sled down the Zoo’s “mini-Himalayan” mountains and play in the snow area. There are also snow leopard arts and…

Rooted Vine Tours is a locally owned and operated Wine Tour Company. Our wine tours focus on boutique, family owned and independently operated wineries. We offer a fun and educational wine tour of Santa Barbara’s vast and amazing wine country.

This casual 3 hour walking Santa Barbara food tour takes guests through the historic waterfront and Funk Zone neighborhoods for bites of fresh, local seafood, artisan flatbread, handmade tacos, and delectable sweets. Along the way enjoy sips of…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) Satellite @ Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara presents Shift, Stretch, Expand: Everyday Transformations, a group exhibition of nine Santa Barbara County artists that explores the quiet and inconspicuous…

If this is your first time kayaking Channel Islands National Park, then this is where you want to go. No other area of the park offers as many sea cave kayaking opportunities. Some of the most beautiful sea caves in the world can be found at…

This trip takes us into the heart of the Santa Barbara’s wine country, home to several very popular California vintners. We depart by van in the morning and head to the Foxen Canyon Trail or Santa Rita Hills, perfect for cycling through…

90 minutes narrated city tour of Santa Barbara and Montecito. Highlights include the Mission, El Presidio, Wharf/Harbor, Courthouse, family fun spots, celebrity trivia and a breathtaking view from the Riviera. Small lap dogs welcome. The wine…

See the American Riviera from a unique perspective. We can’t promise you’ll be as lucky, but some of our guests have paddled with whales on this trip-even with its proximity to the city. We “put-in” at the Santa Barbara harbor, after a…

Join us for a fun day of wine tasting in the beautiful valley and vineyards that is Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Join our award winning wine tour to see and experience the wine country on Santa Barbara backroads. Follow the old stagecoach route to world renowned vineyards with our expert guide. Your epicurean experience is a VIP event that includes about 25…

Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round, rain or shine. Music and entertainment liven the markets while creating a positive…

Captain Jack’s does it all. 5 different wine tasting tours daily. Horseback riding, sailboat cruises, kayaking, whale watching trips & more. Visit their website for details and rates.

The Santa Barbara coastline offers several fun locations for introductory surfing lessons. We will teach you the basics of surfing on the beach before hitting the water to catch some waves. This introduction to the exciting sport of surfing focuses…

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board this summer with this fun Scavenger Hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with an exploration of the waterfront and city. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well…

Come aboard the Sunset Kidd, a 41 ft. Sailing Yacht for an adventure at Sea! Santa Barbara offers the best Sailing on the coast, calm waters, great photography, and the excitement of viewing a variety of sea life. Consume an…