Things to Do in Santa Barbara

bpmNEXT 2015 is located in one of the most beautiful spots in America, with lots to do besides think about BPM.   Think about bringing your partner, staying over a few days and making a vacation of it.

Santa Barbara!

Imagine London, Sydney or Buenos Aires – great food, great shopping, great culture. Now shrink it to about 20 square miles. Delete traffic and noisy, crowded streets. Keep the pedestrian-friendly, easy-to-get-around part plus the great architecture. Add wine. Now surround it with beautiful mountains, rolling valleys and miles of beautiful beach. Don’t forget beautiful hotels and outstanding restaurants! Welcome to the American Riviera®.

Whatever your passion, there’s always something to do in Santa Barbara, which combines big city culture with backwoods outdoor adventures, all set off by a culinary tradition that puts its name and flavors on the lips of food and wine critics across the country.

Love the outdoors? Ride horses, wind or waves! Patron of the arts? Explore Santa Barbara’s galleries and year-round arts events. Shopping? FoodWineWellness? Family fun? It’s all here, to explore on your own or with guided tours, served up in a laid-back elegance that’s distinctively Santa Barbara.