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Otters at Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California.

Visiting Santa Barbara Zoo, California: practical guide for first-timers

The Santa Barbara Zoo is an AZA-accredited zoological park in Santa Barbara, California, set on 30 acres of coastal grounds overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking and public transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: June 2026. A…

Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California.

Visiting Old Mission Santa Barbara, California: practical guide for first-timers

Old Mission Santa Barbara is a working Franciscan mission and museum in Santa Barbara, California, set on 15 acres in the hills above the city. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, public transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: June 2026. An…

Visiting Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, Santa Barbara: practical guide for first-timers

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park — also widely known as Hendry's Beach — is a 13.8-acre public beach and park in Santa Barbara, California. This guide covers opening hours, admission, parking, public transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: June 2026. A key detail…