Santa Barbara C'est Cheese: Who doesn’t love cheese? And in a county that hearts wine, Santa Barbara’s C’est Cheese is the perfect place to taste and learn about cheeses from around the world.

Riviera Theatre in Santa Barbara:A beautiful building with a gorgeous view of Santa Barbara, the Riviera Theatre is not only a great venue to watch movies, but also a place of history. Photo by Eugene Zelenk, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is an excellent day trip for those who love the outdoors. Located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road, the Garden boasts over 1,000 types of flora in 40 acres with over 5.5 miles of public trails—all of which are meant to display the diversity of California’s native plants.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Looking for a fun yet educational experience? The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is the perfect daytrip for everyone: couples, families, and even curious individuals can observe and learn new facts about plants and animals.