Experience Fall in Santa Barbara, California with Paradise Retreats 

Published: September 29, 2025

Experience Fall in Santa Barbara with Paradise Retreats 

Fall in Santa Barbara is pure magic—crisp coastal breezes, golden sunsets, and a calendar full of Santa Barbara fall events 2025. From wine festivals and concerts to Halloween celebrations, there’s something for every traveler. Pair these unforgettable events with luxury Santa Barbara vacation rentals from Paradise Retreats for the ultimate autumn escape. 

Explore Luxury Rentals 

Late October Highlights 

Thriller 2025 – October 25, 2025 

Event Type: Halloween / Community Dance 
Join hundreds in a synchronized performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Downtown Villa – If you want to be in the middle of it all, this is the home for you! 
• Seacliff-Dolphin View – Walkable access to downtown courthouse festivities 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 50th Anniversary – October 26, 2025 

Event Type: Halloween / Theater 
Celebrate the cult classic with trivia, costume contests, and a screening at the Arlington Theatre. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Santa Barbara Classic – In the heart of downtown Santa Barbara is a historic Victorian home offering walkability to the best restaurants and entertainment the town has to offer. 

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics – October 30, 2025 

Event Type: Halloween / Music 
Enjoy a spine-chilling candlelit performance of Halloween-themed music at the Music Academy of the West. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Casa Miramar – Cozy accommodations close to the venue 
• Maravista – short drive to the concert 

November Favorites 

Palm Park Festival – November 7–8, 2025 

Event Type: Music & Family Fun 
Kick off race weekend with live music, food vendors, and family-friendly festivities. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• The Hideaway at West Beach – downtown access 
• The Lookout at West Beach – walkable to the park 

Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K – November 9, 2025 

Event Type: Sports / Community 
Join runners for the 5th Anniversary Half Marathon starting on Cabrillo Boulevard and ending in the Funk Zone. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• SeaCliff - Harbor View – oceanfront luxury condo steps from the starting line 

ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo – Starting November 13, 2025 

Event Type: Family / Holiday Lights 
See the zoo transformed with dazzling light displays and festive décor. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Ocean View House & Loft – short drive for families 
• Harcourt House – perfect vacation rental with space for the entire family  

 ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour – November 4, 2025 

Event Type: Concert / Music 
Enjoy an unforgettable night of classic rock at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Vista Verde – nestled on the Montecito Country Club golf course, this vacation rental is a short drive to the Bowl 

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons – November 14, 2025 

Event Type: Concert / Intimate Experience 
A candlelit string quartet tribute to two modern music icons at the Music Academy of the West. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Seaside Cottage – embrace the romantic Montecito Beach lifestyle 

 A Tribute to Pink Floyd starring Shine On – November 22, 2025 

Event Type: Concert / Tribute 
Enjoy a live tribute to Pink Floyd at the Lobero Theatre featuring all the classics. 

Where to Stay with Paradise Retreats: 

• Juniper Cottage – Enjoy the small and charming walkable Santa Barbara neighborhood of West Beach. 

Plan Your Luxury Fall Getaway 

From wine festivals in Santa Ynez to Halloween events downtown, Santa Barbara offers endless fall adventures. Paradise Retreats provides luxury vacation rentals—from beachfront estates to wine country villas—perfectly located near all the action. 

Sip, Stroll, and Stay: Book Your Fall Adventure Today!