The Santa Barbara Bowl is one of the coolest places to see live music. The bowl has cement seats in the shape of an arc around the stage. I suggest bringing a cushion for tush. If you do during the summertime, the air is nice and breezy and the stars come out and you get to see and listen to your favorite band.
I saw a concert here and I really enjoyed the experience. The bowl created a nice outdoor atmosphere that was so surreal. The only drawback is that Santa Barbara is about 2 hours away! I like this place but I only save it for special occasions.
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