Located in the main lobby of the Resort, Bottoms Art Galleries exhibits a unique collection of fine-art originals. Featuring the extraordinary bronze sea life sculptures of world-renowned local artist James "Bud" Bottoms, the gallery also includes heirloom-quality original oil paintings, watercolours, etchings and figurative bronze sculptures. This collection is a must-see while at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

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Located steps from the Resort, this beach is known for its quiet location and beautiful sunsets. Butterfly Beach gives the impression of a private beach, as is used mostly by residents in the area and Four Seasons guests.

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Maureen Murphy Fine Arts offers a friendly atmosphere in which to view works including the contemporary art of Meredith Brooks Abbott, one of the area's most talented and distinguished artists. The gallery offers a unique group of paintings including landscapes, figurals and still lifes.
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Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery is located in the heart of Santa Barbara's Historic Arts District. Sullivan Goss deals in American art from 1850 to the present day, and offers a wide range of styles and an inventory of over 6,000 works. Sullivan Goss helps to build private and public collections, and has galleries in downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito.
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Coastal cruises, whale watching, sport fishing and boat and jet ski rental are all available at the Sea Landing.
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This outdoor exhibit features the work of Santa Barbara's local artists, including painters, sculptors and craft-makers.
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Only 1.9 miles (3 kilometres) up the coast from the Resort, East Beach is located near downtown Santa Barbara. This is the most populated beach, frequented by tourists and locals alike. It is an activity-filled area, with restaurants, volleyball courts, in-line skating and water sports to choose from.

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One of the wealthiest communities in the United States, Montecito is home to the Four Seasons Santa Barbara. Many beautiful, old houses and estates can be found in Montecito, which is located on the southern side of Santa Barbara.

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Spread across a knoll overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens features a variety of animals from around the world, a petting zoo, a train ride and 30 acres (12 hectares) of botanical gardens. Of the many species found at the zoo, 14 are part of an international species survival plan.
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Stearns Wharf, the West Coast's oldest operating wooden pier, offers a seafood market, wine-tasting, restaurants, gallerias and shops. Built in 1872 as a shipping terminal by lumber company owner John P. Stearns, the Wharf first made Santa Barbara accessible by sea. Today it has evolved into one of Santa Barbara's biggest tourist attractions with its seaside location, interesting shops and great fresh seafood restaurants. Stearns Wharf is also the home of the Sea Center museum, the embarking point of many leisure and tourist vessels.
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Located five minutes from the Resort, the Montecito Country Club offers reasonably priced golf links and the only grass tennis court in the area.
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Cruises and sailing available in sailboats, safari boats or catamarans. Go around wharf and harbour, through coastal areas or out to the Channel Islands.

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The kelp beds off the coast of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands offer some of the richest fishing grounds in the Pacific.

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Approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) from the Resort, this beach is located in front of Santa Barbara City College. Leadbetter Beach is mainly populated by local surfers and bodyboarders and is very popular among the students.

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Santa Barbara's outdoor shopping mall featuring Macys, Nordstrom, Bebe, Banana Republic, This Little Piggy and much more.
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Known for local and international exhibits, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art houses many different pieces from paintings to sculptures and much more.
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The club, established in 1911, is one of the oldest polo facilities in the United States. In addition to three polo fields, which host international outdoor competitions, the facilities include an enclosed polo area, a clubhouse, horse exercise and boarding facilities, and a tennis centre.
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Between late February and mid-May, visitors can watch the migration of the grey whales travelling north through the Santa Barbara Channel to feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Many tours are available. Please contact the Concierge for more details.

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Has sailboat charters, fresh fish markets, seafood restaurants, whale watching, kayaking, deep sea fishing.

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Year-round live concerts, symphony and historic movie theatre.
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Houses a unique collection of horse-drawn carriages, some dating back over 300 years.
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Houses treasures from Santa Barbara's colourful past, covering three eras: Spanish, Mexican and American.
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Year-round live theatre, music and opera events.
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Known as the "Queen of the Missions", the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara houses a museum and a gift shop.
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Features mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, plant life and the geology of the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands.
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Presenting performances by popular artists, the Santa Barbara Bowl features outdoor seating in a casual atmosphere.
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The Santa Barbara Courthouse was completed in 1929 in a mission-revival style. The interior houses murals, rare art work, imported tiles and other artwork. El Paseo (The Street) was originally an adobe ranch, but is now a fashionable shopping enclave. It is located a few easy blocks from the courthouse off State Street.

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Located on Sterns Wharf, the Ty Warner Sea Center provides hands-on exploration of the diverse sea life found in the unique underwater habitat of the Santa Barbara Channel.
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Presenting great performances, films and lectures for Santa Barbara and campus audiences. Enhancing the community by providing unique and diverse cultural programming.
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Located 20 minutes north in Goleta on El Colegio Road. Walking tours of the campus are given daily at 12:00 and 2:00 pm.
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UCSB is home to the basketball teams (male and female) The Gauchos. Contact the Gaucho Intercollegiate Athletic Ticket Office for a schedule of events.
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A 45-minute drive north along the coast brings visitors to the Circle Bar B Guest Ranch. The Circle Bar B Riding Stables offer daily one-and-a-half-hour horseback trail rides, or half-day trail rides that include lunch.
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Take an afternoon stroll down Grand Avenue in Los Olivos for a mix of classic and contemporary, including Gallery Liz Montana, Cody Gallery, Gallerie d'Esperance, Judy's Fine Art Collection, Gallery Los Olivos and Pony Tracks. Try the local wine-tasting room, which offers an abundant array of local wines in a one-stop shop.
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A drive through beautiful countryside with entrancing views delivers visitors to the world-renowned region. The perfect destination for a day trip, the wine regions of Santa Barbara Country feature over 70 world-class wineries. This spectacular region offers visitors the opportunity of tasting and buying award winning wines from cutting edge wineries.

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A famous Danish community, offering shops, boutiques and many wonderful bakeries. Located 50 minutes north on 101 - the largest city in the Santa Ynez Valley. There are 300 or so stores, many of them contributing to the collective European architecture and attitude of "Little Denmark".
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