Road trips from Santa Barbara
3 road trips that start in or near Santa Barbara, from 3 to 6 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes
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Pacific Coast Highway south: Malibu to San Diego
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Orange groves, the Pink Moment and island hopping – by camper through Ventura, Ojai and to the Channel Islands
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes | 3 | 116 mi | 2 h 04 min | 9 |
| Pacific Coast Highway south: Malibu to San Diego | 4 | 235 mi | 4 h 12 min | 9 |
| Orange groves, the Pink Moment and island hopping – by camper through Ventura, Ojai and to the Channel Islands | 6 | 113 mi | 2 h 01 min | 9 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Santa Barbara?
Popular routes starting in or near Santa Barbara: Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes, Pacific Coast Highway south: Malibu to San Diego and Orange groves, the Pink Moment and island hopping – by camper through Ventura, Ojai and to the Channel Islands.
Is there a short road trip from Santa Barbara?
The shortest is Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes: 3 days, about 116 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Santa Barbara?
The longest is Pacific Coast Highway south: Malibu to San Diego: 4 days, about 235 mi with 9 stops.