Jim Cenname: What a great, short ride from the pier (wharf) to the harbor. Captain, crew and shore hands were great, friendly and helpful. Saw sea lions, movie stars boat and beautiful Santa Barbara from an unusual vantage point.
Scott: Absolutely loved this ghost tour! The guide was not only knowledgeable but had a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience both creepy and entertaining. The stories were rich with history and just the right amount of spine-tingling detail. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this tour brings the city’s haunted past to life in a super fun and engaging way.
Highly recommend it for date nights, group outings, or just something different to do after dark. Bring comfy shoes and an open mind—you might just feel a chill or two.
Mimi Wahinee: The hike is fairly easy for a any hiker. There wasn’t much water so there wasn’t any water falls but still worth going. To get to the falls, if you’re going during a fairly dry season, I suggest walking through the creek. It’ll require some climbing over boulders but nothing difficult. It’s such an amazing hike from below as opposed to the top trail. It’s the way less taken. So you can enjoy a nice quiet walk in nature.
Once you get to the “pool” you can climb on one of those rocks to get a different vantage point and see the other “pools”. I was there by myself and it was amazing.
To get back, I suggest going up the path (where the trail would take you down). There’s a rope that you can use to get on the top trail. Then hike the trail down. It goes down from there, so that should make it easier.
Anirudh Koul: This line green architectural wonder (called Vera Cruz) from local architect Jeff Sheldon has colorful tiled artwork from local artists showcasing the theme of a place they are from or have visited. It’s a private residence , so enjoy the view from side walk for a minute and move on, to give the residents some privacy.
Gustavo Espinoza Jr: I’ve been to a lot of different cities and the last thing anyone recommends me to go checkout is the courthouse. When I read online that the Santa Barbara courthouse was a must while I was in town, I figured why not go and check it out.
I did not know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by it all. I mean just from outside, it looked really different from the superior court of Los Angeles as it was a lot smaller, but what caught my eye was how antiquated the building looked. I liked seeing the big murals on the walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I found it interesting that despite its older structure, it’s still in use.
Walking around inside was a lot of fun but the highlight was the tower with views of the city and everything. You can take an elevator or go up the stairs to get there.
One other thing that really stood out to me about this place was the gardens right outside. There was a lot of people taking photos there or just hanging out on the lawn. I mean, they are really beautiful and well kept and seem like a great place in town to hang out and kill time.
Also, the older woman at the information booth was really helpful. She narrowed down some activities for me to do while I was in the city and even recommended me places to go and eat food. She was sweet and took her time showing me a map of the city with all the points of interest. Give her a raise!
Alan Ritchie: The Douglas Family Preserve was an excellent park to go walk around. It is generally an easy place to walk around with lots of pretty scenery over the water. There were multiple people walking and with dogs (many off leash). It was definitely worth the trip and one of our favorite places to walk in Santa Barbara.
Pauli Beel: Its still beautiful and quiet. I havent been here since I was a kid. Theres a playground, bathrooms & a bridge if you dont want to walk through the creek.
