If it's not too cold you can rent sea kayaks, go surfing, or any other ocean activity. March is a great time to go on a whale watching trip since they all seem to come through the Santa Barbara Channel. You can also go out for a sail or fishing trip through a variety of folks down at the harbor. State Street is the main street for Santa Barbara. It runs from the beach, essentially starting at Stearns Wharf, all the way up town where it turns into Hollister Ave.
Downtown includes lots of restaurants and shopping areas, from the usual to the eclectic.
The Santa Barbara Mission is definitely worth a visit and the Courthouse has great views from the tower. Blancas Santa Ynez wineries - Have fun wine tasting in the Santa Ynez valley behind the Santa Barbara hills . Yosemite NP - El Capitan and Half Dome, along with many other impressive sights to hike and climb. We will be registering, in case you are looking for a gift idea. Our moms also have a few ideas that they would be happy to share with you.