3-Day Santa Barbara itinerary guide

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Santa Barbara — Vacas, Templo de Santa Bárbara

Top stops to prioritize

Stearns Wharf
On The Alley
Santa Barbara Zoo
Santo Mezcal
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Corazon Cocina
Santa Barbara Harbor
Brophy Bros.

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Old Mission Santa Barbara, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara Harbor
Brophy Bros.
Loquita Santa Barbara
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

Santa Barbara Zoo
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Santa Barbara Bowl

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Los Agaves.

Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Los Agaves
Santa Barbara Public Market
Handlebar Coffee Roasters

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