How to Spend 24 Hours in Santa Barbara

Experience the best of what the American Riviera has to offer

It is possible to spend a week and Santa Barbara and still have plenty to do. However, while planning a trip to see family in Bakersfield, we only had about 24 hours to spare — so we decided on a quick pitstop in SB. This itinerary provides a small taste of America’s Rivera and be perfect to tack on to a larger trip down the PCH.

Itinerary Overview

• Morning (arrival day)
  • Pickup rental car & check-in to hotel
  • Head to brunch at Scarlett Begonia
  • Check out the Santa Barbara Courthouse
• Afternoon
  • Explore Downtown Santa Barbara
• Evening
  • Catch the Sunset
  • Explore the Funk Zone
  • Dinner at The Lark
• Morning (departure day)
  • Check-out
  • Morning bike ride
  • Lunch at Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch

Download the detailed itinerary with tips below!