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Summertime is well underway in California. With sunny days and warm nights, there\u2019s no shortage of fun things to do around here. Check out some of our favorite places and tips for enjoying the best Santa Barbara has to offer in July.<\/p>\n

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Fourth of July Celebration<\/strong><\/a>
WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0July 4th
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>West Beach
The City of Santa Barbara\u2019s traditional Fourth of July beachfront celebration will be back again and ready to build upon the fabulous events in years past. The festivities will be held at the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront along West Beach on Independence Day for an afternoon and evening of food, music, fireworks, and fun for all ages.<\/p>\n

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Harbor Wildlife Kayak Tour<\/strong><\/a>
WHEN:<\/strong> Runs daily at 10AM and 1PM
WHERE:<\/strong> Santa Barbara Harbor
Join a fun and relaxing kayak tour around the Santa Barbara harbor. This is the perfect half-day activity filled with incredible views from the water and local marine life sightings. \u2014 Book Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Concerts in the Park<\/a><\/strong>
LINEUP:<\/strong>\u00a0
\u2022 July 2 \u2013 The New Vibe (Funk with a hip hop twist)
\u2022 July 9 \u2013 Jason Libs and the Liberation (Rock from the \u201870s to today)
\u2022 July 16 \u2013 The Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash hits and country classics)
\u2022 July 23 \u2013 Spencer the Gardener (Eclectic mix of pop and surf rock)
TIME:<\/strong>\u00a06-7:30PM
WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>Chase Palm Park
Enjoy an evening of free live music along Santa Barbara\u2019s waterfront. This annual concert series is hosted in partnership with the\u00a0PARC Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Snorkel Tours at Channel Islands National Park<\/a><\/strong>
WHEN: <\/strong>Available Sundays in July at 11AM or 1:30PM
WHERE: <\/strong>Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island
Explore beautiful kelp forests and sea life in a marine protected area (MPA) off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. \u2014 Book Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Free Summer Cinema<\/a><\/strong>
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\u2022 July 10 \u2013 Pretty in Pink
\u2022 July 17 \u2013 Say Anything\u2026
\u2022 July 24 \u2013 La Bamba
\u2022 July 31 \u2013 Rushmore
WHERE: <\/strong>Santa Barbara County Courthouse
TIME: <\/strong>8:30PM
Hosted by UCSB Arts and Lectures, this year\u2019s film series, \u201cMixtapes & Misfits,\u201d celebrates the unforgettable characters, underdogs, dreamers, and rule-breakers who make movies memorable, paired with soundtracks that are just as iconic as the stories themselves.<\/p>\n

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Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)<\/strong><\/a>
WHEN: <\/strong>Every day from 10AM to 5PM
Spend a day wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley on a wine country tour! Includes pick-up & drop-off transportation, lunch, tastings, and a knowledgeable guide. \u2014 Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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