Fun Activities for Fall in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has a beautiful and comfortable climate year round. Although the majority of visitors come in the sunny summer months, stuff most locals know that Fall is one of the the best times of year to enjoy the Santa Barbara’s numerous outdoor activities.  Fall in Santa Barbara has more fog-free days, capsule warm breezes, pharm a slight shift in the cool air of night – and less crowded streets!

We’ve gathered our favorite activities – enjoy the Fall season in Santa Barbara, from gorgeous Santa Barbara coastal cruises to hikes and more!

Funk Zone Wine Tasting:

Santa Barbara County boasts some spectacular wineries! A great way to celebrate the seasons shift is by enjoying the downtown Santa Barbara urban wine tasting area known by locals as the Funk Zone.  Home to over 15 tasting rooms, breweries and food filling stations with plenty of outdoor patios you can be sure to have a fun time in the sun!  You can learn more about the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail online.

Hiking:

Explore Santa Barbara’s beautiful mountains via the plethora of hiking trails around the area. Most hikes promise gorgeous peak views of the coast all the way out to the Channel Islands. As the days cool down slightly you won’t have to worry about overheating.  Take a look at the trails available on Santa Barbara Hikes website, read reviews by other hikers,  get an idea of how difficult the hikes are and where to find the trail heads.