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Santa Barbara, California has more than 60 wineries in their 4 appellations. Santa Barbara is located right on the coast of Southern California between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains. Many of the local wineries have tasting rooms that are open year-round for guests to sample and purchase wines.
Given this location, activities are nearly endless. Wine-related events include Winemaker dinners, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association Wine Festival, complete with the Dixie Chicken Barn Dance, the California Strawberry Festival in May, or, in August, attend the Santa Barbara Wine Boot Camp.
For those who enjoy water sports, Santa Barbara is on the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. This location offers swimming, whale watching, sailing, and just about any other water sport one can imagine. For land lovers, take a geology walk, observe the birds at the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, support local theatre, watch the parades, play a round of golf, visit the museums, or peruse the goods at the many arts & crafts festivals. When the day is done, enjoy a stroll along the sandy beach or unwind in one of the day spas.
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