USA

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.

Photo Courtesy of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau

California Missions

The mission at Santa Barbara is known as The Queen of Missions due to its graceful beauty.  Self-guided tours are available daily from 9am to 5pm.

There are a total of 21 missions along the coastline from San Diego to San Francisco.

. . . [Californian Missions]

Best Western Beachside Inn - Economy
336 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA US 93101
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo, CA - Economy
1800 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo CA US 93401
Santa Barbara Inn - Economy
901 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA US 93103
Extendedstay Santa Barbara No. - Midrange
4870 Calle Real, Goleta CA US 93111
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara-Goleta, CA - Midrange
5650 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA US 93117
Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites - Midrange
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara CA US 93105
Best Western Pepper Tree Inn - Midrange
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara CA US 93105
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA - Midrange
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara CA US 93101
Fess Parker's Doubletree® Resort Santa Barbara - Midrange
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara CA US 93103
Radisson Hotel Santa Barbara - Midrange
1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA US 93103

 

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