Santa Barbara Holiday Packages

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With your extra funds, you won't run out of things to do in Santa Barbara.

So, what's stopping you? Get moving and save yourself up to AU$312^. All you need to do is pick and choose from more than 550 partner airlines and 665,000 worldwide properties.

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Santa Barbara Accommodation

Holidays approved? Check. Flights booked? Check. Accommodation booked? Umm... No need to worry, Wotif's got your back. You'll discover a whopping 54 accommodations in Santa Barbara to pick from.

Premium service, beautiful sheets and those fancy little bath gels — sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Spend a few nights at the San Ysidro Ranch (900 San Ysidro Lane) or the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara (1260 Channel Dr) and that's the type of thing you can expect. Not really your kinda thing? Don't worry. We've got some terrific accommodations that aren't only cosy and affordable, they'll keep your bank balance happy too. Take a look at the Ala Mar by the Sea (102 West Cabrillo Blvd) and the Agave Inn (3222 State Street).

Heading to Mission Santa Barbara? Awesome! Now, imagine it being just a short walk away from your cosy bed. Travellers, say hello to the Simpson House Inn and the Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites.

Car Hire in Santa Barbara

After you finally hit the runway at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, you'll be pleased to learn that Dollar Rent A Car and Enterprise are just a short walk from the luggage carousel. You won't have to lose even a second of your precious holiday time before you hit the highway.

You won't have any difficulties finding a hire car in the centre of town, even if you're fussy. See if something tickles your fancy at Enterprise (601 Chapala St). If not, you can drop by Budget (34 E Montecito St) and look up their range.

Holidays to Santa Barbara

Don't be that person roaming around Santa Barbara with a baffled expression on your face. Learn a few things about this spectacular destination before you take off.

Want to visualise where you'll be staying? Santa Barbara is located 140 kilometres west of the notable city of Los Angeles.

With so many awesome activities and adventures on offer in the area, it's not difficult to see why some 88 000 people call this part of Central Coast California home.

Things to do in Santa Barbara

All packed and ready to grab your holiday by the horns and ride it off into a thrilling adventure? Travelling is all about experiencing awesome new things (no matter how late you stayed up last night).

Don't lock in your Santa Barbara itinerary just yet. Check out our top recommendations and add in a few more things:

• Full-Day Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch
• Wine Country by Bike
• 3-Day California Coast Excursion
• Surfing Lesson
• Private Full Day Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
• Electric Bike Rental

There's also lots of things for you to try out around Santa Barbara that won't cost you a cent:

• It's just the beginning of your getaway and you've already run out of cash? No need to pack up and go home just yet. The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, the Reagan Ranch Centre and the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum all offer a pocket-friendly day out for the whole clan.

• Who says you need to be a fancy art connoisseur to appreciate culture and creativity? Head to the Easton Gallery and soak up everything that it has to offer.

• We're a huge fan of sniffing out fun adventures, and Elings Park is one that'll keep you on your toes for the whole day.

• Anyone keen for a free history lesson? Forget about dreary lectures and outdated textbooks. At Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Santa Barbara City College, the Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa de la Guerra, you'll be able to step back in time and witness the past in front of your eyes.

• Close your eyes and soak up the calm surroundings of Fern Falls, Seven Falls and El Capitan Lake.

• Spend the day walking around Stearns Wharf, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, the Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Santa Barbara Public Market.

*Savings based on all Flight + Hotel package bookings on Wotif.com from Jan 2017 to Jun 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.