The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of a vibrant new campaign, “So Much To Love In Santa Barbara,” aimed at highlighting the community’s love for their city and highlighting the unique offerings of Santa Barbara.
The “So Much To Love in Santa Barbara” campaign showcases the best of Santa Barbara’s culture, history, and local events, inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate and share their experiences. With a strong visual impact, the campaign will feature iconic landmarks, popular events, and compelling stories from the community who embody the spirit of Santa Barbara. The campaign aims to rejuvenate local pride and encourage participation in community activities and support for local businesses.
The campaign will feature photos and stories from local business owners, community leaders, and residents, highlighting their personal connections to Santa Barbara and why they love it. The community is encouraged to share their own reasons for loving Santa Barbara using the official campaign hashtag: #SoMuchToLoveSB.
Businesses and Organizations:
Residents:
Had the pleasure of spending my last sunset in Santa Barbara on a new-to-me section of beach due to low tide! Extra bonus - the full moon rise!
#huntersmoon #fullmoonrising #somuchtolovesb #sonyalphafemale #optoutside
So much to love about the All Gaucho Reunion!
This past weekend, the Chamber had the pleasure of connecting with the University of California Santa Barbara alumni at the All Gaucho Reunion! From hearing live music, eating great food, and connecting with friends, the event was a wonderful to celebrate the community that makes the South Coast so welcoming!
At our booth, we shared information about the Chamber’s work strengthening our community and supporting local businesses, along with resources to help alumni explore everything Santa Barbara has to offer through Visit Santa Barbara.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We loved being part of a weekend filled with Gaucho pride, meaningful connections, and so much to love about the South Coast.
@visitsantabarbara @ucsbalumni @ucsantabarbara
#SoMuchToLoveSB #BusinessIsCommunitySB #SeeSB #AllGauchoReunion
ARTOBER is almost over, but there’s still time to catch the incredible creativity downtown has to offer!✨
🪕Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent, with special guest Sean Watkins
10/21, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎸Julian Lage Quartet feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen
10/22, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎤A Beyond The Stage Campaign Event – Melissa Etheridge: RISE
10/23, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🖌️”Come-as-you-are!” Class
10/24
📍REH Contemporary Studio & Gallery
🩰The Dance Hub: Santa Barbara Master Chorale Performance
10/24, 3:00 PM
📍Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
🎼The Santa Barbara Symphony: Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto
10/24, 7:30 PM
10/25, 3:00 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
😂Fortune Feimster
10/24, 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎭MCASB Presents: Día de los Muertos Calenda
10/25, 3:30 PM
📍1130 State St towards De La Guerra St
🎨Stunned by the Moment Exhibition
9/16–10/25
📍10 West Gallery
🍸Opal ARTOBER Special
10/1–10/31
📍Opal Restaurant & Bar
🖼️Mary-Austin Klein Solo Exhibition
10/1–10/31
📍Sullivan Goss Gallery
🌆Charles Fazzino 3D Artwork Collection
10/1 – 10/31
📍3D Studio Gallery
Julie Anderson Mathias: IN STUDIO
10/1–11/8
📍Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery
👉Check out the full lineup at the link in our bio!
#DowntownSantaBarbara #SoMuchToLoveSB #Artober
The countdown is on, and ARTOBER isn’t slowing down!💫
🎵The Wallflowers – 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse
10/14, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎭Bernadette Peters
10/15, 7:30 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
🎹Tamir Hendelman Trio: “A Tribute to Bill Evans”
10/16, 5:30 PM
📍The Grand on State
🎤Ingrid Michaelson’s Cozy Fall Trio Tour
10/16, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
✨Lucy Darling – All That and More
10/17, 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🩰Circa
10/18, 4:00 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
🎉17th Annual Asian American Neighborhood Festival
10/18, 11:00 AM
📍Presidio Neighborhood
🎷Journey through Jazz with SB Charter School
10/19, 7:15 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🪕Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent
10/21, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎶#RachOnState with Santa Barbara Symphony
10/1–10/19
📍Pianos on State (The Granada Theatre locations)
🎹 Pianos on State (Final Days!)
Through 10/19
📍Various blocks of State Street
🎨Stunned by the Moment Exhibition
9/16–10/25
📍10 West Gallery
🍸Opal ARTOBER Special
10/1–10/31
📍Opal Restaurant & Bar
🖼️Mary-Austin Klein Solo Exhibition
10/1–10/31
📍Sullivan Goss Gallery
🌆Charles Fazzino 3D Artwork Collection
10/1 – 10/31
📍3D Studio Gallery
Julie Anderson Mathias: IN STUDIO
10/1–11/8
📍Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery
👉Check out the full lineup at the link in our bio!
#DowntownSantaBarbara #SoMuchToLoveSB #Artober
There’s still time to dive into ARTOBER and explore all the creativity downtown has to offer!🌟
🗣️Free Speech Under Fire: Greg Lukianoff on the New Age of Censorship
10/8, 7:00 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎹Lang Lang, piano
10/9, 7:00 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
🎙️Janis Mann
10/9, 5:30 PM
📍The Grand on State
🪕AJ Lee and Blue Summit, with special guest Salty Strings
10/9, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
✨Milt Larsen’s It’s Magic!
10/11, 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎸The Rush Tribute Project
10/12, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎵The Wallflowers – 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse
10/14, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎶#RachOnState with Santa Barbara Symphony
10/1–10/19
📍Pianos on State (The Granada Theatre locations)
🎹Pianos on State
9/29–10/19
📍Various blocks of State Street
🎨Stunned by the Moment Exhibition
9/16–10/25
📍10 West Gallery
🍸Opal ARTOBER Special
10/1–10/31
📍Opal Restaurant & Bar
🖼️Mary-Austin Klein Solo Exhibition
10/1–10/31
📍Sullivan Goss Gallery
🌆Charles Fazzino 3D Artwork Collection
10/1 – 10/31
📍3D Studio Gallery
Julie Anderson Mathias: IN STUDIO
10/1–11/8
📍Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery
👉Check out the full lineup at the link in our bio!
#DowntownSantaBarbara #SoMuchToLoveSB #Artober
ARTOBER 2026 is officially underway and downtown is bursting with creativity for the opening week!🌟
🎹Pianos on State
9/29–10/19
📍Various blocks of State Street
🎼#RachOnState Piano Challenge Kickoff
10/1, 5:00 PM
📍Piano #4 (Anapamu & State St)
🎭Masq(p)arade!
10/2, 5:30 PM
📍State Street
🕺You Should Be Dancing: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
10/3, 7:30 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
🎸Shine On – A Tribute to Pink Floyd
10/3, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🎤Rickie Lee Jones
10/4, 7:00 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
😂Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show
10/5, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🩰Akram Khan Company
10/6, 7:30 PM
📍The Granada Theatre
🎵Toad the Wet Sprocket: The Acoustic Tour with Willy Porter
10/6 & 10/7, 7:30 PM
📍Lobero Theatre
🧬Brave New Work 2.0 Symposium
10/6-10/8
📍410 State Street
🎨Stunned By The Moment Exhibition
9/16–10/25
📍10 West Gallery
🍸Opal Restaurant & Bar ARTOBER Special
10/1–10/31
📍Opal Restaurant & Bar
🖼️Mary-Austin Klein Solo Exhibition
10/1–10/31
📍Sullivan Goss Gallery
👨🎨Charles Fazzino’s Artwork
10/1–10/31
📍3D Studio Gallery
🎨Julie Anderson Mathias: IN STUDIO
10/1–11/8
📍Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery
👉Check out the full lineup at the link in our bio!
#DowntownSantaBarbara #SoMuchToLoveSB #Artober
🚨 GIVEAWAY🚨
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN: Two tickets to the opening weekend of Ensemble Theatre Company`s "Buyer & Cellar" and Dinner for Two at bouchon Santa Barbara 🍽️ ! Celebrating the new production by etcsb at the New Vic Theater (October 7-25) a dinner and a show will be offered to one lucky winner and guest on opening weekend (October 8 - October 11)! It`s truly a special opportunity!
To enter, simply
➡️ follow bouchonsantabarbara and etcsb
➡️ like the post
➡️ and tag who you would bring!
Winner will be contacted Friday October 2nd via Instagram.
#ETCSB #bouchonsantabarbara #SoMuchToLoveSB #ArtsDistrictSB #VisitSantaBarbara
