Written in DESTINATIONS the 22/6/2022 · 11:10 hs
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Summer vacations are just around the corner, so surely you have already started with your travel plans to enjoy this season to the fullest and what better than doing it in one of the must-see destinations in Los Angeles: Santa Barbara . Located on the central coast of California, here you will find a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a trip with family or friends.
On the shores of Saint Barbara-two hours north of The Angels-, nature and culture are synonymous with good living. From spending the afternoon under the sun of its beaches, touring the city in search of unmissable shops and restaurants, to enjoying the best water activities, these are just some of the attractions, that is why this time we have chosen five unmissable experiences that you can do on your next trip to Santa Barbara.
What to do on a trip to Santa Barbara, California?
high up
Our city tour starts at the top. The clock tower of the Palace of Justice, which reopened its doors in May after the pandemic, rises above the colonial-style buildings, built with plaster and crowned with the characteristic red tile roofs, to give us unparalleled views that run from the mountains to the horizon where the Pacific meets the sky.
local flavor
If throughout Californiacraft breweries have been conquering new lands and palates, nowhere is this more true than in the south of the state, where more than twenty producers experiment with new flavors that reflect the creative and gourmet personality of the region. Third Window Brewinga few meters from the famous Funk Zonehas specialized in Belgian-style beers made with local ingredients.
with feet in the sand
Eat with a sea view? The Santa Barbara Picnic Co. takes it to the next level: with a variety of services and menus delicately arranged on the beach, so that diners sit on ground level and sink their feet in the sand, the company designs intimate picnics, ideal for couples, families or, even larger groups. You just have to book 48 hours in advance.
party on the water
Santa Barbara must be seen from the sea. To prove it, a sailboat ride with Santa Barbara Sailing –preferably at sunset– to attend the spectacle of palm trees, yachts, white buildings and red roofs that draw a very careful postcard on the water and the sand.
A little history
The complex history of Santa Bárbara, which at one time was a Spanish colony and, later, part of Mexico, survives in its many museums, such as Contemporary Art, Natural History and MOXI, dedicated to science and innovation. don’t miss the Maritime Museum that recalls the deep relationship between the city and the ocean.
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