- Event Overview
About
Santa Barbara, CA
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Santa Barbara’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the American Riviera’s bar culture and Central California holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition. The State Street bar district is one of the most beautiful in California and on ugly sweater night the combination of the Spanish Colonial architecture, the wine country adjacency, and the excellent Santa Barbara bars creates a holiday celebration with an American Riviera sophistication that is completely specific to this beloved California city.
Our Santa Barbara route moves through State Street and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what Santa Barbara’s excellent bar scene has built. The ugly sweater competition in Santa Barbara draws on the creative energy of a wine country community and the entries reflect that Central California combination of agricultural sophistication, beach culture, and genuine holiday creativity.
December in Santa Barbara is mild and beautiful, typically ranging from 48 to 62 degrees at night. The California Riviera winter is excellent outdoor weather and State Street at Christmas with the Spanish Colonial architecture lit up for the holidays creates one of the most visually spectacular holiday pub crawl settings in America.
Our hosts manage the Santa Barbara route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings American Riviera creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Everything you need to know about the Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
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Top Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annualSanta Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2025 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Your complete Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Santa Barbara Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Santa Barbara CA. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Santa Barbara CA in December averages 48 to 62 degrees at night. Mild California Riviera winter. Perfect outdoor weather.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
