Santa Barbara Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Santa Barbara is a beautiful Californian town and a popular tourist destination that has been referred to as the "American Riviera." It is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and picturesque beaches along the Pacific Coast. Santa Barbara features a blend of Native American, missionary, and Californian cultures and offers every level of excitement for the whole family, from spa treatments to hiking or surfing. Give yourself a self-guided tour though one of California's best preserved missions and then take the kids to the Ty Warner Sea Center, where they can get hands-on experience with marine biology. Santa Barbara is a beautiful Californian town and a popular tourist destination that has been referred to as the "American Riviera." It is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and picturesque beaches along the Pacific Coast. Santa Barbara features a blend of Native American, missionary, and Californian cultures and offers every level of excitement for the whole family, from spa treatments to hiking or surfing. Give yourself a self-guided tour though one of California's best preserved missions and then take the kids to the Ty Warner Sea Center, where they can get hands-on experience with marine biology.

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Top Santa Barbara Hotels

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Harbor View Inn
4.0
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28 W CABRILLO BLVD, Santa Barbara, California

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Inn Of The Spanish Garden
4.0
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915 GARDEN ST, Santa Barbara, California

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.5
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306 W CABRILLO BLVD, Santa Barbara, California

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Top Santa Barbara Things To Do

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Santa Barbara Zoo
3.5
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500 NINOS DR, Santa Barbara, California

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The Mission
3.0
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2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, California

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
5.0
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1130 State St, Santa Barbara, California

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Top Santa Barbara Restaurants

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SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
3.5
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1221 State St, #205, Santa Barbara, California

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Paesano's Pizzeria
4.5
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1421 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, California

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Dutch Garden Restaurant
3.5
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4203 State St, Santa Barbara, California

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Local Area Map: Santa Barbara, California

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Los Angeles 84 mi
2. Long Beach 95 mi
3. Santa Monica 72 mi
4. Bakersfield 74 mi
5. Pasadena 88 mi
6. Huntington Beach 108 mi
7. Ventura 22 mi
8. Glendale 82 mi
9. Torrance 85 mi

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