Santa Barbara’s spectacular geography, incredible weather, beautiful architecture, and rich culture are just a few of the reasons why so many call it Paradise. James House Santa Barbara makes it easy for you to enjoy the unlimited array of activities Santa Barbara has to offer. Located just blocks from downtown, you can quickly access the best shopping, dining, beaches and cultural attractions in the city. James House Santa Barbara’s in-house computer and library is set up with the most complete local information available so that you may conveniently plan your favorite activities and events.
Some of the world’s most captivating landscape lies in Santa Barbara. Favorite places to visit include the Old Mission, the Botanical Garden, East and West Beach, the Harbor, Stearns Wharf, Shoreline Park, Cold Spring Trail, Channel Islands, and the Historic Downtown area.
The sports and recreational attractions in Santa Barbara are endless. You can find great weather year round perfect for deep-sea fishing, sailing, golfing, cycling, swimming, windsurfing, roller-blading, hang gliding, and hiking – all with a backdrop of mountains, sand, and sea. Why not try something new? Ride the Santa Barbara surf, kayak along the shoreline, watch the whales swim through the channel, or hike up a beautiful peak for a magnificent view.
Santa Barbara has a wonderful variety of social events and festivals to enjoy throughout the year. Join the locals in celebrating Old Spanish Days, Summer Solstice, Semana Nautica, I Madonnari, Festa Italiana, or one of the many other cultural festivals. Popular events include the International Film Festival, National Horse Show, California Avocado Festival, County Vintners’ Festival, Santa Barbara Festival of Art and Jazz, Santa Barbara Fair and Expo, Cinco de Mayo, and the Santa Barbara Whale Festival.
Visit James House Santa Barbara and experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer!
Here are some favorite links:
Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
TotalSantaBarbara.com
Santa Barbara Independent
Current Santa Barbara Weather
Surf Report
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation
Santa Barbara County Parks
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Annual California Avocado Festival
Santa Barbara Triathlon
California Lemon Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival
Semana Nautica Sports Festival
Summer Solstice Parade & Celebration
Santa Barbara Independence Day Celebration
Santa Barbara National Horse Show
Old Spanish Days Fiesta
The Santa Barbara Restaurant Dining Guide
Santa Barbara Restaurant and Wine Review
Wineries of Santa Barbara
Downtown Calendar of Events
Santa Barbara Live!
Santa Barbara Bowl
Lobero Theatre
Ensemble Theatre Company
Center Stage Theater
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra
Santa Barbara Symphony
Movie Guide
Deep Sea Fishing
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
Santa Barbara Golf Club
Sandpiper Golf Club
Glen Annie Golf Club
Santa Barbara Adventures
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hikes
Santa Barbara Bicycling
Santa Barbara Trolley Tours
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