Estados Unidos

Santa Bárbara

Descubra Santa Bárbara com a EF

A diversão é também uma componente bastante importante do seu programa de estudos no estrangeiro. Dedicamo-nos também às actividades extra curriculares para ter a certeza que terá uma experiência fantástica e que vai descobrir tudo o que o destino tem para lhe oferecer.

Passeios e Cultura

As praias de Santa Bárbara são seu principal atrativo. Relaxe sob um guarda-sol em East Beach, cuja areia branca e palmeiras são enquadradas pelas colinas circundantes. Passeie ao longo do Stearns Wharf, para dezenas de lojas e uma das melhores vistas da Califórnia. Aprecie a arquitetura espanhola do Edifício Old Mission e descubra mais de 2.000 espécies vegetais e animais no Channel Island National Park.

Compras

A EF fica a apenas um quarteirão da rua de paralelepípedos State Street, que possui quase dois quilômetros de tudo, desde boutiques da moda até cadeias de lojas populares. Visite o Paseo Nuevo para compras de luxo e prove dos produtos frecsos locais no farmer's market de Santa Bárbara.

Esportes e Atvidades ao Ar Livre

Com um clima que ostenta sol o ano inteiro, os moradores de Santa Bárbara passam a maior parte do tempo ao ar livre. Tome aulas de surf nas ondas de Rincon. Mergulhe ou ande de caiaque ao redor das Channel Islands. Caminhe nas Montanhas de Santa Ynez ou participe dos jogos organizados pela EF, futebol, tênis, basquete e volêi de praia.

Excursões

Encontre celebridades em Los Angeles, atravesse a ponte icônica de San Francisco, a Golden Gate Bridge, e fique cara a cara com os golfinhos do Sea World em San Diego. Amantes da natureza vão se encantar com a beleza natural do Yosemite National Park.

Diversão e Vida Nortuna

Milhares de estudantes têm um papel importante na vida noturna da cidade, especialmente em torno da animada State Street. Prove guacamole, feito com abacates locais, em um autêntico restaurante mexicano. Assita a um show no Santa Barbara Bowl, um anfiteatro ao ar livre, com vista espetacular para o canyon e para o Oceano Pacífico.

Eventos em Santa Bárbara

Summer Solstice Parade & Festival
Jun 2012 (annual)

You can join the party or watch from the sidelines as extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles march through the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The event welcomes over 100,000 spectators.

Santa Barbara French Festival
Jul 2012 (annual)

Put your beret on and travel to France sans phrase book with Santa Barbara's French Festival. Hosted by Oak Park, the festival recreates French culture with sidewalk cafés, arts, music and dance - all in commemoration of the French Revolution.

Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Aug 2012 (annual)

Discover Santa Barbara's Spanish and Mexican heritage during the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta held in locations across the city. The festival includes art markets, music, dance performances, plenty of food and a horse show & rodeo.

Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Jun - Aug 2012 (annual)

Every summer for eight weeks Santa Barbara presents the Music Academy of the West Summer Festival, where classical music merges with a laid-back Californian vibe. The festival welcomes gifted classical singers and instrumentalists to venues across the city.

Harbor and Seafood Festival
Oct 2012 (annual)

Lobster is just one of the many seafoods served up at this annual festival hosted by Santa Barbara Harbor. The day-long affair also includes live music, arts & crafts vendors and local environmental organisations.

Santa Barbara Beer Festival
Oct 2012 (annual)

Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited beer tasting at Santa Barbara Beer Festival. Featuring the best microbrews from the central and west coast, the annual fundraising event is held at Santa Barbara's Elings Park, and only admits over 21s.

Parade of Lights
Dec 2012 (annual)

Santa Barbara Pier ushers in the festive season with the annual Parade of Lights. A tree-lighting ceremony is held before the boat parade which is followed by a fireworks display, an awards ceremony and an after-party.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Jan - Feb 2013 (annual)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcases a broad range of independent films from American and international film-makers at venues across this Californian city. It also features competitions, symposiums and children's programmes.

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
Mar 2013 (annual)

Commercial and amateur growers from the West and Pacific Rim bring thousands of their most perfect blooms to the Earl Warren Showgrounds for the annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. There are also ongoing demonstrations about orchid culture.

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
Apr 2013 (annual)

From sugar high to adrenaline rush, Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, hosted by Earl Warren Showgrounds, features plenty of carnival treats alongside many fun rides. Held over five days, the festival features livestock, agricultural, commercial and educational exhibits.

Summer Solstice Parade & Festival
Jun 2013 (annual)

You can join the party or watch from the sidelines as extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles march through the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The event welcomes over 100,000 spectators.

Santa Barbara French Festival
Jul 2013 (annual)

Put your beret on and travel to France sans phrase book with Santa Barbara's French Festival. Hosted by Oak Park, the festival recreates French culture with sidewalk cafés, arts, music and dance - all in commemoration of the French Revolution.

Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Aug 2013 (annual)

Discover Santa Barbara's Spanish and Mexican heritage during the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta held in locations across the city. The festival includes art markets, music, dance performances, plenty of food and a horse show & rodeo.

Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Jun - Aug 2013 (annual)

Every summer for eight weeks Santa Barbara presents the Music Academy of the West Summer Festival, where classical music merges with a laid-back Californian vibe. The festival welcomes gifted classical singers and instrumentalists to venues across the city.

Harbor and Seafood Festival
Oct 2013 (annual)

Lobster is just one of the many seafoods served up at this annual festival hosted by Santa Barbara Harbor. The day-long affair also includes live music, arts & crafts vendors and local environmental organisations.

Santa Barbara Beer Festival
Oct 2013 (annual)

Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited beer tasting at Santa Barbara Beer Festival. Featuring the best microbrews from the central and west coast, the annual fundraising event is held at Santa Barbara's Elings Park, and only admits over 21s.

Parade of Lights
Dec 2013 (annual)

Santa Barbara Pier ushers in the festive season with the annual Parade of Lights. A tree-lighting ceremony is held before the boat parade which is followed by a fireworks display, an awards ceremony and an after-party.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Jan - Feb 2014 (annual)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcases a broad range of independent films from American and international film-makers at venues across this Californian city. It also features competitions, symposiums and children's programmes.

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
Mar 2014 (annual)

Commercial and amateur growers from the West and Pacific Rim bring thousands of their most perfect blooms to the Earl Warren Showgrounds for the annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. There are also ongoing demonstrations about orchid culture.

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
Apr 2014 (annual)

From sugar high to adrenaline rush, Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, hosted by Earl Warren Showgrounds, features plenty of carnival treats alongside many fun rides. Held over five days, the festival features livestock, agricultural, commercial and educational exhibits.