Santa Barbara highlights self-guided 2-Hour driving tour

Discover the highlights of Santa Barbara at your own pace, on a self-guided driving tour available on your smartphone. Learn the history of the city and see its best sights as you follow a navigated route in the app and listen to commentary.

Begin at the landmark Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786, housing period art and artifacts, as well as gardens with ocean views. Admire the 1929 tile-roof courthouse - known for a mural room and Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Then, see the historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings

Visit the Funk Zone, a unique arts, culture and business district that holds a history in manufacturing, lumber, citrus, produce and fishing. This amalgamation of historical marine structures, industrial lots, and houses has been transformed by artists who have found creative freedom in the area, opening studio spaces wineries, restaurants and shops.

Travel towards the beach to the Stearns Wharf with a small aquarium. Take a walk along the broad white sand beaches, stop to watch a volleyball game and relax watching the sunset.

Don't worry about other people - With the app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want. Choose to skip a stop and have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.