An Insiders Guide to Santa Barbara

What to See and Do in Santa Barbara's Downtown / State Street / Presidio

Downtown Santa Barbara offers hidden walkways, courtyards, and amazing architectural details set against the backdrop of the American Riviera and the Santa Ynez mountains.

Stroll down Santa Barbara’s idyllic State Street offering a variety of intriguing shops, galleries, craft breweries, and restaurants that capture the open-air appeal of coastal California and the European ambiance for which the city is known.

Located just steps off State Street, you will find the Presidio Neighborhood, home to a variety of premier wine tasting rooms, high-end restaurants, casual dining, and boutique shops. This neighborhood is centered around the historical “Presidio” site of the last of the Spanish fortresses. The Presidio Neighborhood offers the opportunity to explore the history of Santa Barbara, along with some of the area’s finest food and wine.

Discover hidden walkways, courtyards, and amazing architectural details set against the backdrop of the American Riviera and the Santa Ynez mountains.