Photo Courtesy of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau
Photo Courtesy of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Basking in a lush Mediterranean climate with 100 miles of prime Pacific coastline, a thriving arts community, historic architecture and scenic wine country, Santa Barbara offers all the components of a world-class destination -- without the masses.
Glistening palm-lined beaches, white-washed red tile adobes, wrought-iron embellishments, vibrant tilework and tranquil fountains in harmony with luxuriant vegetation -- these are the ingredients envisioned by poets, songwriters and novelists and the magnet that lures visitors to this seaside sanctuary, commonly referred to as the American RivieraT.
Photo Courtesy of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau
Santa Barbara sits on a unique east/west axis (the only stretch of land from Alaska to Cape Horn to do so), providing soothing southern exposure year-round. The region boasts a true Mediterranean climate, averaging 300 days of sunshine annually. The area's topographic setup is equally impressive, from the lush vineyards and valleys of Santa Ynez and Santa Maria to the rugged Channel Islands and celebrity - stocked shoreline of Montecito.