Santa Barbara After Dark

Santa Barbara is no longer just a vacation destination for Bed and Breakfast tourists.  Whether it is good food, drinks or entertainment you seek, you will find it here.  Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara has earned a reputation for world class red carpet events, upscale entertainment and untamed hot spots.  Santa Barbara nightlife will satisfy everyone from the fast paced Los Angeles native to the UCSB student.

Restaurants, clubs, theaters, art and cultural festivals, and an impressive music scene are all found within Santa Barbara County.  The Granada's Broadway shows, The Arlington's International Film Festival and big name concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl lure entertainment legends and thousands of their fans to the “American Riviera” all year long.  As with any popular entertainment scene, a bit of planning is needed for these events or you may end up on “the wrong side of the ropes".  Dollar for dollar, each of these venues delivers an evening of entertainment you will not forget.  And when the final curtain closes on showcase events, the city’s bars and nightclubs take over.

Open 365 nights a year, you have numerous bars and clubs to choose from.  Among your choices, Soho, the premier music club of Santa Barbara, has live bands and dancing every evening.  Their Monday evening jazz show is not to be missed.  Looking for more of a local scene and billiards tables?  Try the Cliff Room or Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant.  Both establishments are well known for excellent bartenders and a guaranteed good time.  If that is not enough, head over to the Chumash Casino Resort where the party never ends.  In addition to regular headliners, Chumash offers you nightlife 24/7.  Viva La Fiesta!  Enjoy Santa Barbara until the break of day.