Situated on a beautiful span of coastline on California’s Pacific Coast, Santa Barbara is a world away from everyday life.

Our Santa Barbara holidays offer an opportunity to discover quaint towns, stunning sights and five-star luxury. A beautiful Mediterranean-influenced city, Santa Barbara glows with over 300 days of sunshine a year.

Explore the cobblestone streets lined with boutique stores at Santa Barbara’s downtown. Unique architecture from the Old Mission and the County Courthouse punctuates the enchanting skyline. There is even world-class golf, the Santa Ynez Mountains, and the Santa Barbara Zoo waiting to be explored. Throw famous shopping and vineyards into the mix and it's no surprise Santa Barbara is often called America's Riviera.

Known for its stunning coastline, Santa Barbara will ‘wow’ you at every turn. The beaches are incredible, with Leadbetter Beach, Miramar Beach, East Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park being home to soft white sands and exciting watersports. If you’re looking for refreshment after a day at the beach, Stearns Wharf juts into the deep blue waters and is one of the best places to catch one of California’s famous sunsets.

Speak to our Travel Specialists to tailor-make every aspect of your holiday in Santa Barbara, from finding the perfect luxury resort to securing the best restaurants and excursions.

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Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito
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The Rosewood Miramar Beach is a glamorous beachfront Santa Barbara resort that delivers on seamless style, adult-oriente...

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Hotel Californian
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Hotel Californian is a uniquely designed boutique hotel in Santa Barbara, exhibiting Moroccan and Andalucian style eleme...

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
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From luxury hotel group Belmond comes this hillside retreat of fabled old Hollywood glory, where spacious accommodation,...

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Ultimate Luxury California

California is synonymous with sunshine, glamour and adventure — drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles on this luxury, ...

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Carmel & Monterey
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Napa-Valley

10 nights from £18,589 per person

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Grand Tour of America’s West

This epic road-trip takes you through diverse landscapes of deserts, forests and dramatic coastlines. Stop at the desert...

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Scottsdale,-Phoenix & Mesa
California

20 nights from £5,999 per person

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Family California Adventure

Discover California's coastline from Los Angeles to San Francisco on this family adventure packed with exciting activiti...

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California
Carmel & Monterey
Los-Angeles
San-Francisco

14 nights from £6,199 per person

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Drive California's Coast, San Francisco to San Diego

The California Coast offers a variety of experiences between San Francisco and San Diego and is the perfect choice for a...

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California
Carmel & Monterey
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11 nights from £4,555 per person

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Essential Information for Santa Barbara

There’s no bad time to visit Santa Barbara and it’s a fabulous year round destination. But, if you want to make the most of the stunning beaches, we recommend travelling June to September as the temperatures are highest. However, off-season the weather is still attractive and there are fewer crowds.

Currently, many British citizens traveling to the USA (United States of America) on a valid, individual machine readable or e-passport, with a return or onward ticket, and who are staying for less than 90 days, qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. This means they can travel visa-free with only an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

To visit Santa Barbara, the flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) takes around 17 hours, including a layover.

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