Travel to friendly Santa Barbara Wine Country
The area's wineries and cathedral are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Santa Barbara Wine Country. This welcoming and walkable city is well known for its cycling, local tours and bird watching. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Santa Barbara Wine Country a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- La Purisima Golf Course (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- OstrichLand USA (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard (13.6 mi / 21.9 km)
- Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
- River Course at the Alisal (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Roblar Winery (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
Exploring the natural features in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Santa Barbara Wine Country is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- La Purisima Mission State Historic Park (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Hans Christian Andersen Park (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
- Jalama Beach County Park (16.6 mi / 26.8 km)
- Gaviota Beach (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Santa Ynez Valley (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
- Refugio State Beach (24.5 mi / 39.5 km)
How to get to and around Santa Barbara Wine Country
The nearest airport is in Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), located 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Lompoc-Surf Station, Santa Maria Station and Guadalupe Station are the main stations that serve the city.