A White Jasmine Inn

Santa Barbara. Sun-drenched, relaxed and nestled seductively between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Sample the world-class resorts and delectable restaurants that tempt even the well-seasoned traveler. From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands and the wine country, Santa Barbara is one of America's best-kept secrets.

There is so much to do in Santa Barbara that you simply will not be able to try it all in one visit. The good news is that no matter what you choose to do, you’ll have a wonderful time doing it here. The dining is outstanding, the shopping superb and the artistic and cultural scene world-class. The beaches are spectacular and the recreational options limitless. Santa Barbara has endless fun for families and a truly wonderful wine country.

Santa Barbara is a truly year-round destination for active visitors. The weather here is so perfect virtually all year long that you have the option of outdoor recreation any day you choose. And the county’s hugely varied topography ranges from warm, clean sand and ocean waves to rugged mountains and wilderness areas. In Santa Barbara, you are within minutes of world-class venues for surfing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing, hang-gliding, and much, much more.

If you’re traveling with your family, you will find Santa Barbara County a matchless destination. Here, museums and historical and cultural attractions pride themselves on taking a kid-friendly approach without sacrificing any of their appeal for adults. Active and outdoor options cover a huge range of possibilities. And you can rent everything you’ll need right here, from bikes (families love the surrey-topped four-person quads) and surfboards, to sailboats and kayaks. Instruction is also available. Visit www.SBParent.com for a comprehensive listing of family-friendly events.

Santa Barbara County boasts miles and miles of supremely beautiful beaches. And your visit to Santa Barbara really can’t be said to be complete without spending some time enjoying one of Santa Barbara’s most magnificent attractions. The array of activities possible at the beaches here is almost limitless, from sand volleyball and kite-flying to tidepooling, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, picnicking, whale-watching, and more. Amenities can include restrooms, showers, and on-duty lifeguards in peak season.

Shopping in Santa Barbara is more than beautiful shops brimming with quality merchandise. The stores include national and international retailers, one-of-a-kind boutiques, art galleries, trendy hot spots, and outlets. But this gorgeous natural setting, permeated by ocean air and year-round sunshine, is part of the pleasure. So are the shop-lined cobbled walkways and paseos that meander into courtyards brilliant with bougainvillea and calmed by softly splashing fountains. Yes, shopping here is truly a sensory experience.

Santa Barbara County is a veritable paradise of artistic, cultural, and entertainment options. The Spanish-Moorish architecture and historic adobes and missions are internationally famous. The arts are celebrated in an array of art galleries, public murals, and performance spaces. The museums highlight everything from photography to local, regional, maritime, and natural history. And the county is renowned for its film festivals, writing conferences, annual events, and world-class ballet, opera, classical music, modern dance, and theater.

Internationally respected wine guru Robert Parker has declared that within the next decade, Santa Barbara’s Wine Country will "rule America." It’s that good. It’s also still largely undiscovered, although its starring role in 2004 Oscar®-winning film Sideways changed that somewhat. The fact is that this wine country is uncrowded, sophisticated without being pretentious, and spectacularly beautiful. Excerpt from http://www.santabarbaraca.com

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