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It\u2019s a New Year and a great opportunity to rediscover your passion for Adventure! <\/p>\n

Santa Barbara is an amazing place with warm weather year-round. SB winters are well-known for amazing sunsets, great surf, and perfect hiking weather all day! Plus, last month brought much-needed rain to Central California and as a result, our hillsides are now covered in a beautiful and lush, green flora. <\/p>\n

There are so many fun things to do both indoors and outdoors this January. See some of our suggestions below:<\/p>\n

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3rd Annual ZooLights<\/a><\/strong>
WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0January 1st\u201312th
TIME: <\/strong>4:30-8:30 PM
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Santa Barbara Zoo
Walk through the Zoo and enjoy an interactive light exhibit, featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns lit with more than 50,000 LED bulbs showcasing animal and nature scenes representing wild places worldwide.<\/p>\n

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Sunset Kayak in Santa Barbara Harbor<\/strong><\/a>
WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0Every evening in January
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Santa Barbara Harbor
Winter is the best time of year for sunsets in Santa Barbara due to seasonal weather patterns including offshore winds. These winds keep the coast fog-free and carry medium and high-level clouds across the sky. Join us for a spectacular twilight sky viewing on our very special Sunset Kayak Tour! \u2014\u00a0Book Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Open Mic Music<\/strong><\/a>
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Wylde Works
WHEN:<\/strong> Every Tuesday in January
TIME:<\/strong> 7-11 PM
Join local musicians at Santa Barbara\u2019s best open-mic. Signups are at 6:45 \u2014 make sure to sign up early to save your spot. A few spots will be reserved for first timers. Enjoy great music, Hard Jun Kombuchas, Mead, Wine, and beers from Third Window Brew.<\/p>\n

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Hike up to Montecito Peak<\/strong><\/a>
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Cold Spring Trailhead
LENGTH: <\/strong>7.6 miles (out & back)
DIFFICULTY: <\/strong>Strenuous
Enjoy the cooler winter weather on a nice, long hike that features a creek, small waterfall, and panoramic views atop Montecito Peak.<\/p>\n

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Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour at Channel Islands National Park<\/a><\/strong>
WHEN:\u00a0<\/strong>Every day in January
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island
Yes, it\u2019s true, our Channel Islands kayak tours run year-round! Join us as we explore world-renowned sea caves, giant kelp forests and recreate alongside wildlife that can\u2019t be found anywhere else in the world.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Book Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Back to Blog December 15, 2024 It\u2019s a New Year and a great opportunity to rediscover your passion for Adventure! Santa Barbara is an amazing place with warm weather year-round. SB winters are well-known for amazing sunsets, great surf, and perfect hiking weather all day! 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