The mission is free. It s a very beautiful place and is decorated for Christmas. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is $8 per person. The Santa Barbara Courthouse has to be the prettiest government building in the entire U.S. Walking along State Street and Stearns Wharf is free. The Natural History Museum is $10 per person and offers plenty for you to do.
The beach is free. So is walking down State Street. Or hiking in the mountains above the city.
We have a great zoo, with an ocean view. It s not free, but not super expensive either.
Keep going north and check out Solvang instead!