September is upon us! The days are warm and the sun is shining. People are at the beaches, kayaking the shoreline and surfing the breaks. Here are some of the fun things to do this month.
Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
WHEN: September 13th & 14th
TIME: Sat (10am-5pm) | Sun (10am-4pm)
This one-of-a-kind Southern California event celebrates sea glass, art, and community with local artists, nonprofits, and ocean lovers coming together for a weekend that offers something for everyone.
Ultimate Sea Caves Kayak Tour at Channel Islands National Park
WHEN: Select days in September
WHERE: Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island
This epic, full-day adventure is our longest kayak tour and is only available during the summer season through November! Guests will kayak in and out of scenic sea caves and through giant kelp forests in one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world. — Book Now
Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival
WHEN: September 26th & 27th
WHERE: Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara’s surf culture blends tradition and innovation, shaping the global surf scene for over 50 years. This two-day event at the historic Lobero Theatre celebrates that legacy through films, art, and storytelling from the surf community.
Goleta Lemon Festival
WHEN: September 27th & 28th
TIME: 10am-6pm
WHERE: Girsh Park, Goleta
Goleta’s most anticipated event returns with delicious food, family fun, live entertainment, classic cars, Safety Street, pie-eating contests, and local arts and crafts.
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour
WHEN: Every day in September
TIME: 9:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Haskell’s Beach, Goleta
Join us on an exploration of the Gaviota Coast, one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, open coastline in California, and home to more than 1,500 species of plant and animal life. — Book Now
First Thursday Art Walk
WHEN: September 4th
TIME: 5-8pm
On the first Thursday of each month, galleries and venues open their doors for free access to visual and performing arts. Visitors can enjoy art openings, live music, receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and interactive activities while exploring downtown.
