Introducing Santa Barbara Area
Add the history and culture of Santa Barbara to viticultural and natural attractions, and there’s a lot to do in this part of Southern California. Wineries are sprouting throughout the hills - this is Sideways country after all - and there’s a lot of nature to explore. Untrammeled beaches abound and one glance off the Santa Barbara coast and you’ll see the primitive Channel Islands National Park.
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Whether you are looking for fine wine, a backcountry hike, a lie on a beach or a night out, you’ll find it here.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Santa Barbara: California’s perfect weekend getaway
22 March 2011
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