Calendar of Events

The FIFA World Cup comes to Los Angeles — and Santa Barbara is celebrating from 95 miles up the coast on The American Riviera®. Visitors and locals alike can join watch parties at bars, restaurants and venues throughout town, plus take advantage of special hotel offers, dining experiences and seasonal packages during the tournament.

This two-day event kicks off on Friday evening with an educational seminar that complements a reserve and rare wine tasting. On Saturday, the festivities move beachside for a showcase of over 250 wines from 70 different wineries, and the offerings of noted chefs, food purveyors and wine-related vendors.

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is a beloved Santa Barbara tradition dedicated to honoring and preserving the city’s history, spirit, culture, heritage and traditions. Explore mercados, taste delicious, authentic treats and revel in the bright time-honored traditions. ¡Viva la Fiesta!

Celebrate Loquita’s 10th anniversary during Santa Barbara’s 103rd Old Spanish Days Fiesta with live flamenco, DJ, Spanish tapas, paella, and signature Sangria on the patio of this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the Funk Zone. Tickets required; 21 and over. Reserve on OpenTable.

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.

An extended weekend farewell to summer is always best spent in the Santa Barbara South Coast. Pack your Labor Day weekend with everything from museums to walking tours and adventures at sea to plenty of spectacular restaurants.