Welcome to the
American Riviera®
Beautiful, easygoing,
basking in year-round sunshine, beachside Santa Barbara is the hub
of a large and spectacular coastal California county. Lying
seductively between Los Angeles and San Francisco, just off scenic
Highway 101, city and county alike are amazingly rich in diverse
surprises, pleasures, and attractions.
Visit Santa Barbara at
any time of year and experience the legacies of our colorful
history. See our rich Spanish heritage in the city’s distinctive
architecture, the cobbled pathways, red tile roofs, and
mission-style adobes. Explore the western-style towns of Los Olivos
and Santa Ynez or relive the county’s cultural history at one of our
many fascinating museums. Visit the quaint Danish village of Solvang
with its windmills and timbered Tudor facades. In Santa Barbara
County, history whispers from every corner.
Santa Barbara County is
famous around the world for its breathtaking setting. Natural beauty
beams from the dramatic mix of mountains, valleys, beaches, islands,
and the sea. Inspired perhaps by this ravishing scenery, Santa
Barbara County’s cultural arts scene is one of our star attractions.
Visitors can enjoy world-class performances of music, opera, dance,
and theater year round. Santa Barbara is also a hotbed for the
visual arts with a reputation as one of the top five art colonies in
the West.
Blessed with this
bounty of natural treasures and rich cultural diversity, no wonder
the county is a hotspot for world-class dining. Few cities in the
world boast as many restaurants per capita as Santa Barbara.
Creative mouth-watering cuisine is prepared with fresh local produce
and paired with superb vintages from the Santa Barbara Wine Country.
Taste the fruits of our sunny valleys and sip your way through more
than 60 premium wineries.
To all these pleasures,
add a vigorous lineup of outdoor activities and adventures:
first-rate golf, tennis, polo, horseback riding, cycling, hiking,
and an impressive array of water sports. Top it off with some
exceptional shopping in our specialty stores and chic boutiques.
Enjoy a relaxing massage in one of our luxurious spas. Pamper your
mind, your body, and your soul.
The above information
was obtained from
www.santabarbaraca.com, where you can learn more about the area.