9 days in Santa Barbara Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

We've included these beaches for you: Zuma Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Barbara: Carpenteria Bluffs Nature Preserve (in Carpinteria), Malibu (Nicholas Canyon Beach & Carbon Beach) and Santa Maria (Rancho Sisquoc Winery & Foxen Vineyard & Winery). Pack the 30th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Six Flags Magic Mountain. There's much more to do: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, make a trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara, wander the streets of State Street Underpass, and kick back and relax at Thousand Steps Beach.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Santa Barbara trip app.

In April, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel back home.