5 days in Santa Barbara Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Barbara: Ventura Harbor Village (in Ventura), Camarillo Premium Outlets (in Camarillo) and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, don't miss a visit to Moreton Bay Fig Tree, examine the collection at The Getty Villa, and wander the streets of State Street Underpass.

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Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.