Santa Cruz Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Santa Cruz Island

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great location on lower State near restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping and a short walk to the beach, yet still quiet. Hotel felt newly renovated, rooms have all the necessities including single serve pour over coffee service and tea. Elevator is slow and small, but we only used it when we ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"The breakfast is not varied enough."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Spacious room, good shower, good location"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Casa Riviera
"The property was wonderful. The only thing I didn’t like was the check in process. There isn’t a lobby or check in desk. You must call a number that I happened to find on my reservation confirmation email. Once I was able to speak to a live person, the remainder of the process was simple."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Casa Jardin
"Worked perfectly"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Casa De La Vina
"The property was clean and the location was great."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit

Cavern Point
Hike to this lookout point in southern California to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the top of one of the world’s largest island sea caves.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour


