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Welcome to the American Riviera…Where Life Itself is a Fine Art
Lush, sun-drenched, relaxed and nestled seductively between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is one of America's best-kept secrets. From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the rugged Channel Islands and the burgeoning wine country, Santa Barbara basks in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace. Welcome, and enjoy!
Experience art all around Santa Barbara County - not only in the region's more than 100 museums and galleries, but also in the courtyards, on the streets and walls, even between clothing racks. From the ballet to the opera, the symphony to modern dance, film to literature, Santa Barbara is a kaleidoscopic cultural adventure. Live theater, world-renowned lecturers, film festivals, writing and storytelling conferences, interactive museums, and more make up Santa Barbara County's vast array of cultural offerings. With 24,000 acres of planted vineyards, and more than 100 wineries, Santa Barbara Wine Country is California's newest world-class hotspot for premium wines.
Santa Barbara County is the perfect setting for a family vacation and offers countless offbeat treks, ocean adventures and opportunities for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature. Head to the beach to picnic and soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine. Swim, fish, sail, or kayak. Rent bikes and cycle in the fresh sea air along the scenic beachfront bike path. Take the family to the zoo. Explore interactive museums and child-friendly historical and cultural attractions.
For anyone seeking a paradise of outdoor recreation, Santa Barbara offers year-round temperate weather, a breathtaking coastal setting and close proximity to the activity-rich Santa Ynez Mountains and Los Padres National Forest. Surfers, hikers, kiteboarders, SCUBA divers and hang-gliders flock here all year long to practice their crafts and hone their skills in the fresh air and sunshine. There's no dearth of recreation in Santa Barbara. It's truly a mecca for adventure.
Excerpt from http://www.santabarbaraca.com
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