Start your day with a sunrise hike to Inspiration Point on a favorite trail of Westmont students, families, couples, and solo outdoor enthusiasts. This short and steep path, beginning at Stevens Park, can be accessed via Tunnel Trail at the top of Tunnel Road. The trail starts on a wide fire road and then transitions to a single path, leading to one of the most expansive views of the Santa Barbara coastline. Keep your eye out for the turnaround point at the water fountain, just about two miles up.

Rev up for your big day with Handlebar Coffee Roasters at either of their two Santa Barbara locations. Owned and operated by former professional cyclists, the cafe has a loyal worldwide following. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, warm pastries, or a slice of avocado toast to start your morning.

For decades past and years to come, surf legends descend on this fabled break to dance with Mother Nature. Whether you prefer to surf the swell or watch the water bend around the coast, Rincon is home to some of California's best waves, just south of Santa Barbara County. If you need a lesson, contact iSurf for a personalized session tailored to your needs. One-on-one or in a group, their coaches will teach you to catch waves and better understand the ocean. They specialize in students of all ages and skill levels and provide boards and wetsuits.

Santa Barbara's history and culture are deeply intertwined with Mexico, so it's only natural that Mexican cuisine has long played a prominent role in Santa Barbara's culinary landscape. This makes Santa Barbara a particularly delicious destination for taco lovers, as stumbling upon restaurants and taquerias serving mouthwatering tacos and authentic Mexican fare is dangerously easy here. Deciding on where to eat the perfect taco might be the most challenging decision you make all day. Click below to view “Visit Santa Barbara's Taco Trail.”

Santa Barbara Picnic Co. is a local company that will arrange, shop for, set up, and take down a beautiful picnic for you and your crew anywhere around Montecito and Santa Barbara. We suggest a picnic at the rose garden across from the Mission. It is an ideal spot for lunch, happy hour, or for sitting with a good book and playing cards, bocce, or frisbee with friends.

Embark on a guided private charter cruise of the Santa Barbara Coastline with Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Guides will point out landmarks and wildlife along the way as you embrace the beautiful scenery of Southern California by sea. The Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers everything from 22′ day-sailing boats to 50′ luxury yachts for multi-day trips to the Channel Islands. It’s where the “sailing glove meets the white glove” – they’ll take care of it all, from pulling your kayak to stocking the bar and docking the boat.

Dine at the San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse Restaurant, located in a 19th-century citrus packing house. The Stonehouse features a relaxing lounge with full bar service, as well as a separate dining room with a crackling fireplace and a creekside view. Guests can dine under the romantic glow of twinkle lights on the ocean-view terrace, with a wood-burning fireplace and heated stone flooring for year-round comfort. The Stonehouse regional cuisine is prepared with a seasonal palate of herbs and vegetables harvested from the on-site organic chef's garden.