Calendar of Events

From beach days to lively festivals and movie nights under the stars, summer in Santa Barbara keeps surprising you. This guide showcases some of the best ways to plan a spectacular summer in the Santa Barbara South Coast.

Squeeze in some fun this summer at the Goleta Lemon Festival! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend at Girsh Park packed with games, a bounce house, arts and crafts vendors, pie-eating contests, a classic car show and more.

This jam-packed itinerary for Labor Day weekend showcases many of the best things to do while on vacation in The American Riviera®, encompassing everything from museums to walking tours and adventures at sea to plenty of spectacular restaurants, and more.

Ride Santa Barbara 100 is a premier cycling event featuring four scenic routes for beginner through advanced riders. Each course showcases the beauty of the Santa Barbara South Coast, followed by a festive finish-line celebration.

Savor the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel at the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival, where attendees can meet the fishermen who catch and harvest fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Visit specialty food booths for sea urchin (uni), freshly caught lobster, fish tacos, oysters, mussels, seafood paella and more.

The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & 5K returns for its sixth year, starting along Cabrillo Boulevard and finishing on the State Street promenade. This year’s finisher medal and shirt draw on the California golden poppy. Race weekend adds live music and waterfront events.