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For a beautiful weekend on the Pacific Coast, it's hard to top Santa Barbara. The pristine city's perfect climate gives rise to a number of natural attractions worth investigating. Stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens to view breathtaking flora or hike a scenic nature trail in Los Padres National Forest. Each beach has its own vibe: East Beach attracts the young and hip, while fishing and whale-watching beckon a mixed crowd to Arroyo Burro. Indoor enthusiasts will enjoy touring the... more » For a beautiful weekend on the Pacific Coast, it's hard to top Santa Barbara. The pristine city's perfect climate gives rise to a number of natural attractions worth investigating. Stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens to view breathtaking flora or hike a scenic nature trail in Los Padres National Forest. Each beach has its own vibe: East Beach attracts the young and hip, while fishing and whale-watching beckon a mixed crowd to Arroyo Burro. Indoor enthusiasts will enjoy touring the fine collection at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art or exploring the old Mission. For a fresh and delicious seafood dinner, you can't beat the restaurants on Stearn's Wharf. « less

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82 Things to Do

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
65°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
62°F 16°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
61°F 16°C
39°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
41°F 5°C
3 in 7 cm
Mar
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Apr
64°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
1 in 2 cm
Extended Forecast
Friday
27 Nov
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C
Saturday
28 Nov
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Sunday
29 Nov
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
49°F 9°C

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Inn At East Beach

4 of 5 stars
San Diego
26 Nov 2009

We recently stayed at the Inn at East Beach. The place had been recently remodelled. Enjoyed the fireplace, and comfortable bed, and quiet. Convenient location a block or so from the beach. Generous...more

Harbor House Inn

5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
26 Nov 2009

We found this inn from a Santa Barbara magazine. It didn't look like much from the outside and I was worried, as we had just checked a motel across the street and we didn't even walk inside the room...more

Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan

4 of 5 stars
ventura,ca
25 Nov 2009

The campground and facilities are VERY clean , and the staff is by far the nicest. I wish the ocean was a little closer though. It is about a 15 min walk down to the water and a thirty minute...more

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