Santa Barbara, California Things to See & Do - From Wineries to Wharfs to Whales!

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour California Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara Historic Park Santa Barbara History Museum Ty Warner Sea Center Santa Barbara Zoo Santa Barbara Museum of Art Earl Warren Showgrounds Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Chumash Casino Resort

An abundance of things to see and do await you in Santa Barbara, California. Sip fine wines at some of the area's finest wine tasting rooms. Hop aboard a whale watching cruise from Stearns Wharf. Relive Spanish history at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Delve deeper into these and other attractions by checking out the below list.

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour.

Experience Santa Barbara Wine Country with fun, knowledgeable hosts of the Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle!  Sample liquid treasures with tasting flights at four unique wineries, tasting fees included.  Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and choose from one of seven delicious selections!  The Vineyard Picnic Tour picks up daily at the Ramada with your reservation.  Couples receive a Free bottle of wine worth up to $30.00 when booked directly with the Ramada.

Stearns Wharf.

California's oldest working wharf, Stearns Wharf delivers dozens of activities that will appeal to all types of visitors. Enjoy everything from visiting marine life in an aquarium to taking a whale watching cruise to dining on fresh seafood. For more information, visit www.stearnswharf.org Also guests of the beautiful Ramada Limited receive a 15% off discount card to Moby Dick Restaurant

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

The last of four military fortresses built by the Spanish, the Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was founded in 1782. Located in downtown Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park features two restored buildings from the original presidio along with reconstructed structures. For more information, visit www.sbthp.org/presidio.htm

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Learn all about birds, mammals, insects, and the Chumash Indians in the information-packed exhibit halls. Venture out on the Nature Trail that hugs Mission Creek. Explore the mysteries of space in the Gladwin Planetarium. For more information, visit www.sbnature.org/

Ty Warner Sea Center.

Run by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Ty Warner Sea Center offers visitors of all ages many opportunities to get up-close-and-personal with marine life. Discover a live shark touch pool and a 1,500-gallon tide-pool tank that kids can crawl through. Plus, there's a theater that features the flora and fauna of the Santa Barbara Channel. For more information, visit www.sbnature.org/twsc/2.html

Santa Barbara Zoo.

There are 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Overall, you'll encounter over 500 animals in naturalistic habitats. Exhibits include the African Veldt, Penguin House, and Gibbon Island. For more information, visit www.santabarbarazoo.org Guests of the beautiful Ramada Limited receive a discount to the Santa Barbara Zoo. Please ask our Front Desk Staff for your discount card to the Santa Barbra Zoo.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

With 27,000 works of art that cover over 5,000 years, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an impressive repository of American, Asian, and European painting, sculpture, and photography. Highlights include classical antiquities and masterpieces of French Impressionism. For more information, visit www.sbmuseart.org/ Guests of the beautiful Ramada can often receive a 2 for 1 discount to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Earl Warren Showgrounds.

A 34-acre multi-use facility, the Earl Warren Showgrounds has it all: an equestrian arena, a 22,000-square-foot exhibit hall, off-track horse racing set-up, reception garden, in-line skating/hockey rink, and an RV parking lot. For more information, visit www.earlwarren.com

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

Located on the edge of Santa Barbara Harbor, the 8,000-square-foot Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is chock full of enticing exhibits that feature everything from the Loughead F-1 Seaplane to various boat models. In addition, tours of tall ships and educational docent tours are available. Admission includes viewings of several films in the Munger Theater. For more information, visit www.sbmm.org. Guests of the beautiful Ramada Limited receive a 2 for 1 certificate to help with
their budget.

Chumash Casino Resort.

Great gaming is at the heart of the Chumash Casino Resort. Enjoy slot machines, table games like blackjack, poker, and Bingo in the smoke-free Samala Showroom. Live entertainment ranges from popular bands like Huey Lewis and the News to headlining comedians such as Lewis Black. For more information, visit www.chumashcasino.com Guests of the beautiful Ramada Limited receive special Free Play bonuses sometimes up to $500.00