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Goleta

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Old Mission Santa Barbara

Old Mission Santa Barbara

4.7
4.3/523 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Open today at 09:30-17:00(Tickets available until 16:00)
柔实先生:“Kutna Hora BONE CHURCH Kutna Hora is the world's most famous bone church, which contains no less than 40,000 human bones, from the Black Death patients in the 14th century and the people who died in the "Hussite War" in the early 15th century. When the town of Kutna was repairing the church, bones were dug up everywhere. There was no place to put the piled-up bones. It was not until 1870 that the artist Rint thought of using them to decorate the church. After thoroughly disinfecting the bones, he arranged them into various patterns such as chandeliers, crosses, door lintels, family emblems, etc. ~ So this bone church was born! The courtyard outside the church is a cemetery. It is said that an abbot brought back a handful of soil from Jerusalem on a pilgrimage and scattered it in the church yard. Since then, famous families have been buried here as an honor. The small courtyard is very expensive, and many cemeteries are where a family is buried together. ​Walking into the scene does not give people a gloomy and terrifying feeling, but rather a very shocking and fearful feeling of death.”
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.6
5.0/53 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
cparissh:“The beach area of ​​Santa Barbara is very beautiful and the lake is very calm. However, you cannot park for free here. Basically, there are parking lots next to the port, and there are many empty spaces. The parking fee is not expensive.”
Waterfront

Waterfront

4.3
4.7/525 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Open year round, 24/7
野枫印象:“Santa Barbara is located in California, USA, not far from Los Angeles. Due to historical reasons, the buildings here are mainly Spanish and Mexican, and the buildings are very beautiful. Many wealthy people live here. In the residential area, there are green grass and red flowers in front of and behind the houses. It is a beautiful garden city. The climate here is mild, the air is fresh, the beach is soft, the sea water is clear, the trees are forested, and the flowers are fragrant. It is known as the "Paradise on the Pacific Coast."”
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

3.3
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Beaches and shores
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Goleta Beach Park

Goleta Beach Park

3.2
5.0/55 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Open today at 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
358***33:“This beach is a very quiet beach in the small town of Goleta, California, not far from Santa Barbara. The beach is flat, the sand is very fine, and the water is very clear, which is especially suitable for sitting on the beach and daydreaming.”
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

3.7
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Santa Barbara County | Rebelution 2025《Good Vibes Cali》Tour

Santa Barbara County | Rebelution 2025《Good Vibes Cali》Tour

3.4
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Concerts
Opening hours: October 16 17:00-18:59
Darius Rucker Tour

Darius Rucker Tour

3.3
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Concerts
Opening hours: September 7 19:00-20:59
Santa Barbara | Wyatt Flores - WELCOME BACK TO THE PLAINS TOUR

Santa Barbara | Wyatt Flores - WELCOME BACK TO THE PLAINS TOUR

3.2
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Opening hours: September 13 20:00-21:59
Pier Santa Barbara

Pier Santa Barbara

3.5
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Open year round, 24/7

Where to stay

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What to eat

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Anna's Marketplace Bakery

Anna's Marketplace Bakery

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Kyle's Kitchen

Kyle's Kitchen

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Hollister Brewing Company

Hollister Brewing Company

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Goodland Kitchen

Goodland Kitchen

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The Nugget Bar & Grill

The Nugget Bar & Grill

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Kahuna Grill

Kahuna Grill

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Pollofino's

Pollofino's

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Domingo's Cafe

Domingo's Cafe

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Goleta Sushi House

Goleta Sushi House

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Altamirano’s Mexican Grill

Altamirano’s Mexican Grill

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Backyard Bowls

Backyard Bowls

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Jane At The Marketplace

Jane At The Marketplace

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