Connect, Discuss, Explore

VISTAS LIFELONG LEARNING, INC. has been providing thought-provoking lectures and seminars on a wide variety of topics to the Santa Barbara community for more than twenty years. Many of our courses are created and presented by our own members, while others feature guest speakers. Our annual calendar also includes social events designed to connect our members, promote discussion, and nourish our curiosity.

Our courses are geared toward intellectually curious adults who like to think creatively, want to seek knowledge for its own sake, and enjoy meeting like-minded people. We meet during daytime hours in various Santa Barbara-area locations.

Please refer back to the Course Schedule page for location and schedule updates.

Become a member!

If you find you’re enjoying our classes, consider joining VISTAS. Members enjoy several benefits, including reduced course fees, advance course notices and priority booking, and invitations to members-only lectures and special events.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Because of the pandemic, Vistas suspended all in-person classes and began presenting its programs via Zoom in the spring of 2020. In the fall of 2021, we resumed in-person courses and other events, continuing to present only a small number of courses via Zoom. To protect the health and safety of our attendees, as well as their entire families, we limit attendance at all in-person Vistas events to those who are fully vaccinated and boosted and willing to submit proof of their vaccination status. We also comply with local public health directives and recommendations, including mask mandates, when applicable.

Click here to view the Winter/Spring 2025 Catalog