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Cities Near Santa Barbara

Cities near Santa Barbara, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Santa Barbara, California is Ventura, about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ventura25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Oxnard34 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Camarillo40 mi / 65 km1 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip
Thousand Oaks52 mi / 84 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Simi Valley53 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Maria56 mi / 90 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip
Valencia62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Canoga Park65 mi / 104 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Valley Glen73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Santa Monica74 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Santa Barbara

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Santa Barbara include Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley. The closest is Ventura, about 25 miles (40 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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