The summer is flying by and August is full of fun things to do. With sunny weather and gorgeous beaches, it is time to get outside and explore. One of the best months to be in Santa Barbara, August’s bright days and warm nights provide numerous options for fun in the sun. The water is warm, dive right in!
Old Spanish Days Fiesta
When: August 3rd–7th
Where: Santa Barbara Historical Museum
If you know Santa Barbara, you know that every August we have a fiesta! Come celebrate by cracking eggs, watching flamenco, and having some delicious Mexican food!
Iration and Atmosphere – Sunshine and Summer Nights Tour
When: Thursday, August 25th
Where: Santa Barbara Bowl
See Iration and Atmosphere at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 5:30 p.m. You’ll love their fun and funky reggae at the best concert venue location. No matter what seat you’re in at the Santa Barbara Bowl, you get a great view and great sounds!
Kayak & Snorkel Tours at Channel Islands National Park
When: Every day in August
Where: Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island
The water is at its warmest and clearest most days in August – making incredible conditions for snorkeling and kayaking at the Channel Islands. See the California State Fish, the Garibaldi, bat rays, kelp forests, seals and other incredible species right off the coast. Plus, explore some of the largest and most beautiful sea caves in the world! — Book Now
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Abstraction after Psychology
When: Thursday, August 18th
Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Listen to Suzanne Hudson discuss her latest book Contemporary Painting (Thames and Hudson, 2021). Suzanne Hudson discusses mid-century abstraction in relation to psychology and projective testing and examines the ways that the use of images in clinical settings conditioned audience encounters with art.
Santa Ynez Wine Tour
When: Every day in August from 10am to 5pm
Where: Includes pick-up/drop-off in Santa Barbara and transportation to Santa Ynez Valley
Spend a day wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley on a wine country tour! — Book Now
State Street Promenade Market
When: Every Thursday in August
Time: 3:00-7:30pm
Where: 1000 Block of State Street
Stroll and shop artisan goods in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara at this fun, family-friendly marketplace!
Sunset Kayak in Santa Barbara Harbor
When: Every evening in August
Where: Santa Barbara Harbor
Enjoy a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour around the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to advanced. — Book Now
Santa Barbara Zoo
When: Every Thursday in August
Where: 500 Ninos Dr.
See your favorite animals at the zoo including leopards, penguins, giraffes and more!
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour
When: Every day in August
Where: Haskell’s Beach
Kayak the Gaviota Coast, one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, open coastline in California, and home to more than 1,500 species of plant and animal life. — Book Now
Drive-In Movies
When: Every day in August
When: West Wind Drive-In
Who doesn’t love popcorn and movie nights at the drive-in theatre! Now playing nightly double-features.
Free Summer Cinema
When: August 12th, 19th, and 26th
Where: Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse
UCSB Arts and Lectures is excited to announce the return of the free 2022 cinema series! The 2022 theme is Hot Fun in the Summertime with movies like Dirty Dancing and Moonrise Kingdom.
