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Arts & culture in Santa Barbara

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights local hotels tell their guests not to miss in Santa Barbara.

4 picks · updated 14 October

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + InnovationSanta Barbara · ★ 4.7 on GoogleSanta Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara · ★ 4.6 on GoogleSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara · ★ 4.7 on GoogleThe Funk ZoneSanta Barbara · ★ 4.4 on Google
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Arts & culture in Santa Barbara, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in Santa Barbara?

Right now: MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and The Funk Zone. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Santa Barbara and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Santa Barbara, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.