Santa Barbara Holidays

A holiday in Santa Barbara brings a harmonious meeting of urban and rural, where beaches sit side by side with theme parks, and wineries rest cheek by jowl with shopping arcades. Set against a dewy backdrop made up of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this gorgeous coastal city brings an essence of the Mediterranean to California.

Whether you want to while away the hours on the beach, or spend your days wandering the cobbled streets of Santa Barbara’s downtown district, here there is no opportunity to be bored. The mountainous terrain plays host to tons of land reserves and state parks, making this an excellent location for hiking, whilst the up and coming wineries, artist enclaves, and golf courses will keep more particular visitors entertained.

Luxury holidays in Santa Barbara

On your Santa Barbara holiday you’ll be transformed into the elegant protagonist of your favourite film and enjoy the laid back glamour of our stunning exclusive hotels. Dine with the stars and sample the finest Californian wines whilst stimulating your taste buds with scrumptious local cuisine.

10 great reasons to holiday in Santa Barbara

• Breathe in the sophistication and cultural veracity of a cosmopolitan city but with great beaches, beautiful mountains and a laid back atmosphere.
• This really is wine country so why not sample some of California’s world famous produce?
• Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, horse riding.
• Check out the booming art and theatre scene. Every month the city enjoys ‘First Thursdays’ where galleries open late and streets become open-air theatres!
• The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a date in the calendar for all film buffs.
• See the wildlife at the local zoo!
• Great museums including the Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History.
• Stearns Wharf, a harbour with a pier and restaurants and the newly built Ty Warner sea centre.
• Home to largest fig tree in the country – see the Moreton Bay Fig Tree!
• Enjoy the Spanish Colonial style architecture like the Mission Santa Barbara built in 1786.

Things to do whilst on holiday

There is so much to do here that everyone will be entertained. Stearns Wharf is the most visited location due to its wealth of restaurants and provides an array of child friendly activities such as the sea life centre and the pier.

This region is a haven for classical music lovers and contains numerous performing art venues including the Santa Barbara Bowl, a 4,562 seat amphitheatre used for outdoor concerts which nestles at the base of the Riviera in a picturesque canyon northwest of ‘the Barb’.

However, Santa Barbara provides just as much fun for the adventurous type offering horse riding tours, scuba diving and even paragliding.

Since California is so famous for wine it would be madness not to sample some, and why not take part in one of the Urban Wine Trails, which offer an exclusive insight into the production?

Interesting facts about Santa Barbara

• Land Area – 19.468 sq miles
• Population – 88,410
• Currency – US Dollar

Weather

The weather here is often described as Mediterranean and even the winters are mild making Santa Barbara a popular luxury winter destination.

Santa Barbara Holidays 2012

Book early to secure your 2012 and 2013 holidays and avoid disappointment. Secure a luxury all inclusive holiday, wedding or honeymoon, and let Kenwood Travel offer you a personalized package. We have over 30 years worth of experience to share with you. Let us make your Santa Barbara holiday one for remembering.