Top rated places in Santa Barbara County

Experience the best that Santa Barbara County has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. Ratings are based from 175 places in the city.

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Grapeline Wine Tours Santa Barbara
Tour operator
5.00 (233 reviews)
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RiseUp Fitness
Physical fitness program
👍👍 Joining RiseUp was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Everyone here is so welcoming and motivates me to always do better. I love the variety of workouts they offer with different classes each day. One of the great things as well is the workouts cater to all fitness levels. Before joining I ha...
5.00 (229 reviews)
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Highline Adventures
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Amazing experience in a beautiful setting. Jeff the Owner was welcoming and shared the history of the area and the property. The zip-lining was state of the art and fun. Ben and Spencer were our guides and were super cool and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable and safe the whole time. Defi...
5.00 (168 reviews)
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JP Designs Floral
Florist
👍👍 I would give 10 stars if it was an option. I live out of town but was looking to place an order for my stepmom that lives in Santa Maria. Our family is going through difficult time as my father is in the hospital with COVID. He assisted me with putting a smile on my stepmom’s face by creating a BEAU...
5.00 (121 reviews)
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F45 Training Goleta
Physical fitness program
5.00 (108 reviews)
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Parties and Paint by Kate
Children's party service
5.00 (80 reviews)
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Train Rugged
Personal trainer
5.00 (64 reviews)
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Flow Yoga & Wellness
Yoga studio
👍👍 The owner Shannon is so sweet and amazing. The space is gorgeous! They’ve got an infrared sauna and a warm and inviting space to gather, have tea after class, or browse beautiful books and gifts. So stoked this studio is open in my neighborhood and can’t wait to be back here.
5.00 (41 reviews)
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Breakaway Tours Wine and Events
Tour operator
5.00 (39 reviews)
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Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
Tour agency
4.90 (195 reviews)
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Jalama Beach County Park
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful beach. It is far off the beaten path so you don't have much competition for a spot on the beach. The camp sites are extremely affordable, but book early for the peak season. Also it is 40 miles from the nearest gas station so full up long before you get there. The is no cell phone cove...
4.90 (87 reviews)
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Cavern Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 Incredible viewpoint on Santa Cruz Island of Channel Islands National Park that can be easily reached during a day-trip excursion from Scorpion Harbor (it is 2 miles round trip). Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding cliffs. Nice views on the hike to get there. Some elevation gain...
4.90 (56 reviews)
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Return To Freedom - Wild Horse Conservation
Wildlife rescue service
👍👍 Beautiful sanctuary. The horses are well taken care of and just gorgeous. We got to go within the herd, and the horses got so curious and came right up to us! It was a magical experience to be crowded by these majestic animals.
4.90 (43 reviews)
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Stillwater Addiction Treatment Center
Addiction treatment center
4.90 (38 reviews)
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Minuteman Beach
Public beach
👍👍 A great beach even though the water is cold and there are sharks (supposedly). It's relatively low traffic so it's a great retreat for wildlife observation of just to collect your thoughts
4.90 (32 reviews)
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La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
State park
Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Sunny Fields Park
Park
Recreation area with a unique themed wooden playground, water mister & BBQ pit with a rotating spit.
4.80 (526 reviews)
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Lizards Mouth Rock
Tourist attraction
👍👍 If you enjoy exploring around rocks, in small caves, rock scrambling or rock climbing, this park is always worth a visit. You can spend all day hiking and bouldering until your heart is content, and for serious climbers, there are multiple locations for belaying, rappelling, and some free climbing....
4.80 (415 reviews)
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Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events
Lodge
Casual lodging with complimentary meals, plus an outdoor pool, a games room & a library.
4.80 (293 reviews)
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Point Sal Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Every time I hike this trail it looks different. I truly love it. It’s not an easy hike. I would not recommend for children under 10. Its however a great path. Paved and gorgeous views.
4.80 (164 reviews)
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