Milpas Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit

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.

Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Top hotels in Milpas

Sandpiper Lodge
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Milo
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Milpas

Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Lotusland
- MOXI
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum