Santa Barbara has wanderlust written all over it. And once you set foot in this charming city, you’ll want to come back again and again. A self-contained coastal paradise conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is surrounded by natural beauty with the Channel Islands National Park offshore and the Los Padres National Forest inland. The American Riviera evokes the topography and architectural aesthetic of the European Riviera—with a distinctly Californian twist. The city's signature red tile roofs, white washed buildings and lush gardens invite exploration throughout the easily walkable downtown. Santa Barbara offers big city caliber arts and entertainment, a refined collection of resorts and hideaways and abundant outdoor adventures both on land and at sea. Foodies delight in Santa Barbara's thriving wine country and a hyper-local cuisine scene.
Much more than just downtown and beaches, Santa Barbara welcomes you to explore five distinct neighborhoods and an inviting variety of adjacent communities all within a short drive. Whether wine tasting your way through The Presidio Neighborhood, shopping the seaside havens of Summerland or savoring a craft brew in Goleta, the Santa Barbara South Coast offers big city amenities in a small-town atmosphere. There’s no denying that Santa Barbara is a place that has elevated living well to an art form.
