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Spanish Missions & Coastal Wine Country

Discover centuries of Spanish heritage, stroll iconic coastal architecture, and savor California wine country's finest flavors in captivating Santa Barbara.

Day 1 — Santa Barbara
Day 1 — Santa Barbara

Day 1 — Santa Barbara

🚗 3 hr 25 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Los Angeles, CA → Santa Barbara
1 hr 36 min
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
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A Mediterranean-style city with Spanish colonial architecture, world-class museums like the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and a vibrant waterfront lined with local dining.
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Lunch
Santa Barbara Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
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An indoor food hall in downtown Santa Barbara with artisan vendors across a converted warehouse space. Excellent for grazing or picking up provisions for the road.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Santa Barbara → Stearns Wharf
7 min
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf
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Stroll California's oldest working pier, browsing local shops and seaside restaurants while taking in panoramic Pacific views. Watch pelicans dive and sailboats drift past as you experience Santa Barbara's maritime heritage firsthand.
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Evening
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Drive
Stearns Wharf → Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
2 min
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
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Indulge in Ojai's beloved farm-to-table comfort food and fresh-baked pastries that capture the artistic spirit of this bohemian mountain town.
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Drive
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery → Los Angeles, CA
1 hr 40 min
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