Visit Santa Barbara is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization jointly funded by the City of Santa Barbara, the County of Santa Barbara, the South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) and by a membership of hospitality-related businesses. The primary mission of Visit Santa Barbara is to enhance the economies of the City of Santa Barbara, South Coast communities and Santa Barbara County areas through tourism marketing that increases business revenue, tax revenue and creates jobs.
We are a team of 13 employees who work closely with a range of partners locally, regionally, nationally and globally to continue to establish Santa Barbara as a world-class destination.
Our vision is to maintain Santa Barbara’s status among the country’s top destinations, as well as establish it as one of the world’s most desired vacation spots.
Official destination stewardship organization for California's Sonoma County. Located 40 miles/64 kilometers north of San Francisco, SCT promotes Sonoma County. Services include information for vacation and holiday travelers, corporate meeting and incentive travel assistance, and service, wedding planning assistance, as well as tour and travel service.
The SCT staff is a professional staff committed to serving the tourism-related business in Sonoma County.
Pismo Beach, a classic beach town, is located on California’s famous central coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along Pacific Coast and 101 Highways. It is home to just under 8,000 residents. Pismo Beach is a popular vacation destination, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The City employs just under 100 staff member and enjoys a culture of exemplary customer service. Our vision is to provide a safe place; maintain its small beach town character; manage growth effectively; and enhance a vibrant tourist-based economy, while becoming a world renowned tourist destination.