The Central Coast

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  • 1. Old Spanish Days Fiesta

    Festivals

    The city celebrates its Spanish, Mexican, and Chumash heritage in early August with events that include music, dancing, an all-equestrian parade...

    The city celebrates its Spanish, Mexican, and Chumash heritage in early August with events that include music, dancing, an all-equestrian parade, a carnival, and a rodeo.

    Santa Barbara, California, USA
  • 2. Arlington Theatre

    Arts Centers

    This Moorish-style auditorium presents touring performers and films throughout the year. ...

    This Moorish-style auditorium presents touring performers and films throughout the year.

    1317 State St., at Arlington Ave., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-963–4408
  • 3. Center Stage Theatre

    Arts Centers

    This venue hosts plays, music, dance, and readings. ...

    This venue hosts plays, music, dance, and readings.

    Paseo Nuevo Center, Chapala and De la Guerra Sts., 2nd fl., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-963–0408
  • 4. Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC)

    Theater

    The company stages classic and contemporary comedies, musicals, and dramas. ...

    The company stages classic and contemporary comedies, musicals, and dramas.

    33 W. Victoria St., at Chapala St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-965–5400
  • 5. Festival Mozaic

    Festivals

    The festival celebrates five centuries of classical music during popular concert series held intermittently from mid-summer to early spring. ...

    The festival celebrates five centuries of classical music during popular concert series held intermittently from mid-summer to early spring.

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    805-781–3009
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  • 6. I Madonnari

    Festivals

    Artists of all ages create 150 large-scale pastel drawings on the pavement near the Old Mission steps during an Italian street painting festival...

    Artists of all ages create 150 large-scale pastel drawings on the pavement near the Old Mission steps during an Italian street painting festival held Memorial Day weekend.

    Santa Barbara, California, USA
  • 7. Libbey Park

    Concerts

    On Wednesday evenings in summer, all-American music played by the Ojai Band draws crowds to Libbey Park in downtown Ojai. ...

    On Wednesday evenings in summer, all-American music played by the Ojai Band draws crowds to Libbey Park in downtown Ojai.

    Ojai Ave., Ojai, California, 93023, USA
    805-646–8430

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Free
  • 8. Lobero Theatre

    Theater

    A state landmark, the Lobero hosts community theater groups and touring professionals. ...

    A state landmark, the Lobero hosts community theater groups and touring professionals.

    33 E. Canon Perdido St., at Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-963–0761
  • 9. Music Academy of the West

    Music

    The academy presents orchestral, chamber, and operatic works every summer. ...

    The academy presents orchestral, chamber, and operatic works every summer.

    1070 Fairway Rd., off Channel Dr., Santa Barbara, California, 93108, USA
    805-969–4726
  • 10. Ojai Music Festival

    Festivals

    Since 1947, this early-June festival has attracted internationally known progressive and traditional musicians for outdoor concerts in Libbey Park. ...

    Since 1947, this early-June festival has attracted internationally known progressive and traditional musicians for outdoor concerts in Libbey Park.

    , USA
    805-646–2053
  • 11. Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo

    Arts Centers

    A truly great performance space, the center hosts live theater, dance, and music. ...

    A truly great performance space, the center hosts live theater, dance, and music.

    Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave., off U.S. 101, San Luis Obispo, California, 93407, USA
    805-756–4849
  • 12. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre

    Theater

    SLO County's only nonprofit, fully professional theater group presents dramas, musicals, readings, and other performances year-round....

    SLO County's only nonprofit, fully professional theater group presents dramas, musicals, readings, and other performances year-round.

    888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-786–2440-box office
  • 13. Santa Barbara Bowl

    Concerts

    Built in 1936 and recently renovated to meet the highest standards of visiting musicians, the 4,500-seat Bowl attracts world-class entertainers...

    Built in 1936 and recently renovated to meet the highest standards of visiting musicians, the 4,500-seat Bowl attracts world-class entertainers (past acts include Radiohead, The Who, John Legend, and Natalie Merchant), from April through October.

    1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, California, 93103, USA
    805-962–7411
  • 14. Solvang Festival Theater

    Theater

    Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts presents crowd-pleasing musicals like A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and Million Dollar...

    Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts presents crowd-pleasing musicals like A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and Million Dollar Quartet, as well as Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, and contemporary plays at this 700-seat outdoor amphitheater.

    420 2nd St., at Molle Way, Solvang, California, 93464, USA
    805-922–8313

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Performances June–Oct.
  • 15. Summer Solstice Celebration

    Festivals

    More than 100,000 revelers celebrate the arts at this mid-June event whose highlight is a huge parade of costumed participants who dance, drum...

    More than 100,000 revelers celebrate the arts at this mid-June event whose highlight is a huge parade of costumed participants who dance, drum, and ride people-powered floats up State Street.

    Santa Barbara, California, USA
    805-965–3396
  • 16. The Granada Theatre

    Theater

    A restored, modernized landmark that dates from 1924, the Granada hosts Broadway touring shows and dance, music, and other cultural events. ...

    A restored, modernized landmark that dates from 1924, the Granada hosts Broadway touring shows and dance, music, and other cultural events.

    1214 State St., at E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-899–2222
  • 17. Vina Robles Amphitheatre

    Concerts

    At this 3,300-seat, Mission-style venue with good food, wine, and sight lines, you can enjoy acclaimed musicians in concert. ...

    At this 3,300-seat, Mission-style venue with good food, wine, and sight lines, you can enjoy acclaimed musicians in concert.

    Vina Robles winery, 3800 Mill Rd., off Hwy. 46, Paso Robles, California, 93446, USA
    805-286–3680

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Performances Apr.–Nov.

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