When: January 3, 2026
Where: Finch & Fork | 31 W Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Weekends are worth celebrating! On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy $28 bottomless mimosas with savory and sweet options from Chef’s delicious brunch menu. 

Experience is 90 minutes and must be booked prior to 1pm.

When: January 3, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Where: The Set | 633 East Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Spend your weekends by the beach with a relaxed and flavorful brunch at The Set. Their menu features shareable starters, classic brunch favorites, fresh salads, and hearty hand-helds, all prepared with coastal California flair. Pair your meal with a classic mimosa or elevate the experience with their Beachside Bubbly Flight, served with a seasonal juice tasting.

Whether you’re gathering with friends, enjoying a leisurely date, or simply soaking up the ocean breeze, brunch at The Set is the perfect way to savor the weekend. Complimentary self-parking included with reservations.

When: January 3, 2026 at 6 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Where: Santa Barbara Harbor | 6 Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109

At the Saturday Fisherman’s Market, fishermen sell directly to the public at City Pier every Saturday morning from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., year-round. Find the perfect catch then take it to the fillet booth and let the experts get it ready to take home in no time. Come find locally caught seafood at the Santa Barbara Harbor, from rockfish, sea bass, black cod, and halibut to abalone, mussels, ridgeback shrimp, a variety of crab, and lobster, depending on the season.

When: January 3, 2026 at 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Where: Santa Barbara Certified Farmer's Market | 119 E Cota St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round, rain or shine. Music and entertainment liven the markets while creating a positive ambiance.

When: January 3, 2026 at 3 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Where: Terra | 5490 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Terra offers a daily happy hour where you can indulge for a taste of local and organic California fare such as their Farmers Cheese and Charcuterie Board and Goleta Guacamole & House-Made Chips. Try organic botanical cocktails or enjoy discounted draft beer and wines by the glass. Sip and savor indoor at Terra lobby bar, by the fireplace or on the garden lawn by the outdoor firepit.

Hours for happy hour:
Sunday through Thursday from 5 – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 3 – 6 p.m.

When: January 4, 2026 at 5 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Where: Finch & Fork | 31 W Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Each Sunday, explore an ever-changing seafood experience where skill, precision, and imagination shape the menu. Every dish is built with the freshest ingredients and elevated into something unforgettable.

When:  January 4, 2026
Where: Paloma | 702 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Sundays are for family time! Bring the whole crew and enjoy a relaxed meal together—because every Sunday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée per kid. Good food, easy vibes, and happy little diners.

Kids Menu Includes:

Crispy Chicken Tenders 
Tiny Tri-Tip
Butter Noodles 
Grilled cheese 
Paloma Petit Salad 
French fries
Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs
Available for kids 10 yrs and younger.

When: January 4, 2026 at 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Where: City Hall | 735 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Navigate the Spanish-inspired streets of southern California to find victory! On this culture-filled Santa Barbara scavenger hunt, make a loop around downtown in search of dazzling theaters, artistic arcades and incredible architecture.
Which Founding Father likes to chill in La Arcada? Is the County Courthouse truly the “grandest Spanish Colonial Revival structure ever built”? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Santa Barbara!

Some of what you’ll see includes the Santa Barbara Public Market, The Granada Theatre, and the Arlington Theatre

When: January 4, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center | 211 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Learn about shark biology from experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a naturalist while an aquarist feeds the sharks, followed by Q&A.

Please note that touching the sharks is not permitted until 12:05, so they can settle after their meal. If you want to feed and touch sharks during the same visit, circle back to Shark Cove after exploring the rest of the Sea Center’s exhibits.