Santa Barbara Area Information
From the beautiful beaches and pristine hills of Carpinteria on the south, to the dramatic coastline and ranch country of Gaviota on the north; and from sophisticated, upscale Santa Barbara and Montecito, over the spectacular San Marcos Pass to the world-renowned Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country, the Santa Barbara area offers the essence of the quintessential California lifestyle. Culture, recreation, outstanding educational and business opportunities, and much, much more make this an incredible place to live.
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Santa Barbara
The residents of Santa Barbara are convinced that they live in Paradise. Visitors agree - and envy them. After all, Santa Barbara is known as “The American Riviera” for good reasons, including a fantastic climate, stunning Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan yet relaxed atmosphere, seemingly endless cultural and recreational activities and much more.
Nestled comfortably between one of California's most beautiful stretches of Pacific Ocean and the dramatic Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara literally glows as the predominately white-stuccoed, red-tiled roof buildings of its central business and shopping district bask in the California sun. Homes of character and style - many incorporating Spanish-Mediterranean architectural influences - rise above the town on a backdrop of foothills.
With a population of only about 90,000 people, nevertheless, Santa Barbara hosts its own symphony orchestra, ballet and theater troupes. It offers more than a dozen parks, historical and art museums, both public and private tennis courts and golf courses, and a nearly endless selection of shopping, art galleries and restaurants.
For more information on Santa Barbara, visit www.santabarbaraca.gov.
