Keeping a minimal carbon footprint through sustainable travel is a growing priority for many travelers. It’s reflecting a global shift toward more mindful exploration of the world’s most stunning locations. Finding eco-friendly attractions is simpler than you might think, especially in regions with a strong dedication to conservation and sustainable travel. 

In Santa Barbara, California, guests can easily enjoy its beaches and environmentally conscious activities without extra effort or paying a premium expense to experience the American Riviera. In fact, the city aims to be carbon neutral by 2035.

Choose to stay with Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals because you will gain access to a variety of green experiences throughout the region right outside your front door. This can be organic farm-to-table dining or protected marine sanctuaries. 

This summer, plan a California retreat that lets you explore local landmarks, such as the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, while taking advantage of walkable neighborhoods and sustainable local transportation.

Eco-Friendly Things To Do and See Around Santa Barbara

Explore some of the many unique and fascinating sustainable attractions throughout Santa Barbara next time you visit. These are some of the most popular activities with an eco-friendly mindset.

– Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Markets: A popular activity to experience is one of Santa Barbara’s farmers’ markets. You can find the market at six locations on six days of the week. See what local farmers from California’s Central Valley have for sale, as well as interesting arts and crafts.

– BCycle E-Bike Share: For an eco-friendly way to explore Santa Barbara, try renting an e-bike through BCycle E-Bike Share. With their fleet of e-bikes, you can easily explore Santa Barbara’s Waterfront, State Street, downtown, Eastside and Westside neighborhoods, the Mission, and the Mesa.

– Explore Ecology: It’s a local environmental education non-profit where you can browse the shelves of the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store. They also host community events and classes, such as community clean-ups or the Plastic Free Expo.

– Certified Clean Creeks Business Program: For those looking for a sustainable place to dine, the Certified Clean Creeks Business Program offers a long list of restaurants and caterers that help reduce and eliminate polluted discharges into streets and storm drains. 

– Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: 78 acres in the foothills covered with a variety of natural beauty that includes oak groves, redwood forests, and desert landscapes. See it all along the more than 5 miles of trails.

– Goleta Butterfly Grove: Monarch butterflies migrate to this protected grove every October through February. It’s a magical scene if you’re here during the migration season. 

Keep Santa Barbara Green

Santa Barbara is not just a sustainable travel destination; its variety of eco-friendly attractions and things to do are fun, insightful, and not easily found elsewhere. See it all from an e-bike and rest well with Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals when you are here. 

Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals offers comfortable, charming, and fully furnished vacation rentals that provide a true home-away-from-home experience. Each property is conveniently close to all that Santa Barbara has to offer.

Book your stay today before properties fill up. Visit our website or call 805-617-0438 to speak with our friendly team and reserve the rental that’s ideal for your Santa Barbara escape.