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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santa_Barbara,_CaliforniaSanta Barbara, California - Wikipedia

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   Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara, meaning ' Saint Barbara ') is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez ...

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Santa-Barbara-CaliforniaSanta Barbara | California, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 8, 2024 · Santa Barbara, city, seat (1850) of Santa Barbara county, southwestern California, U.S. It lies along the Pacific coast at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains, facing the Santa Barbara Channel. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) northwest of Los Angeles.

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4. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › guide-to-santa-barbaraFirst timer’s guide to Santa Barbara - Lonely Planet

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Welcome to Santa Barbara, where the sun, sea, and mountains create a coastal paradise like no other. The Chumash people initially inhabited the town for… Discover the best of Santa Barbara from sunny beaches to wine tastings and vibrant nightlife with this comprehensive guide.

5. www.visittheusa.com › destination › santa-barbaraSanta Barbara, California l Visit the USA

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   • Skyline view of red tile roofs that reflect the city's Spanish heritage.
   • Bicycling along the Stearns Wharf pier.
   • Shopping and strolling downtown at the Historic State Street Plaza.
   • Jogging at sunset along the shoreline.

6. heyexplorer.com › what-is-santa-barbara-known-and15 Things Santa Barbara is Known and Famous For - Hey Explorer

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   • Beaches. This is hands down the one thing Santa Barbara is most famous for: its 177 km (110 mi) of beaches. The city proper sits on a low plateau between the Santa Ynez mountain range and the Pacific.
   • Spanish and Mexican heritage. Although California was claimed by the Spanish crown as early as the mid-16th century, the region wouldn’t be settled by Europeans until two centuries later.
   • Santa Ynez Mountains. The Santa Ynez mountain range crosses Ventura and Santa Barbara counties from east to west, but in Santa Barbara, they rise majestically and serve as a sort of backdrop for the city.
   • Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It’s not every day that a courthouse is featured among a city’s major landmarks, yet Santa Barbara county’s has deserved its spot as an exception.

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › usa › californiaSanta Barbara travel - Lonely Planet | California, USA, North ...

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   Santa Barbara. California, USA, North America. Perfect weather, beautiful buildings, excellent bars and restaurants, and activities for all tastes and budgets make Santa Barbara a great place to live (as the locals will proudly tell you) and a must-see place for visitors to Southern California.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Santa_BarbaraSanta Barbara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Santa Barbara is a city and metropolitan area less than 100 miles (160 km) from Los Angeles but vastly different in pace from its huge neighbor to the south. With a temperate climate and lush natural environs, the "Riviera of the West" is a pleasant day or weekend trip from L.A.

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   Where is Santa Barbara located?

   • Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera".

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   What is Santa Barbara known for?

   • Some notable parks and open spaces just outside the city limits include: Rattlesnake Canyon, a popular hiking area. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, which contains a diverse collection of plants from around California; it is in Mission Canyon, directly north of the city.

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   Why is Santa Barbara called the south coast?

   • The city of Santa Barbara is part of what's known as the South Coast, so named because the coastline between Point Conception and the city of Ventura faces more south than west. The road that serves as the city's nexus is State Street, which runs northwest-southeast in and near downtown and east-west in the uptown area.

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   Where is University of California Santa Barbara located?

   • University of California, Santa Barbara. It is located to the west of the city and is a major contributor to the city and its demographic makeup. Santa Barbara and the immediately adjacent area is home to several colleges and universities: Secondary and Primary School students go to the Santa Barbara and Hope district schools.

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   How far is Santa Barbara from Los Angeles?

   • The Santa Barbara area is connected via U.S. Highway 101 to Los Angeles 100 mi (160 km) to the southeast and San Francisco 325 mi (525 km) to the northwest. Behind the city, in and beyond the Santa Ynez Mountains, is the Los Padres National Forest, which contains several remote wilderness areas.

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   Does Santa Barbara have a mountain range?

   • The Santa Ynez mountain range crosses Ventura and Santa Barbara counties from east to west, but in Santa Barbara, they rise majestically and serve as a sort of backdrop for the city. The mountains split Santa Barbara County in two; the city to the south and the winemaking valley to the north.

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