Santa Barbara lies on the West coast of the United States, 92 miles north of Los Angeles and 332 miles south of San Francisco. Nestled on a narrow shelf between the ruggedly beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and a lovely stretch of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is famous around the world for its breathtaking beauty as the American Riviera. It boasts one of the most pleasant year-round climates in the United States. Natural beauty shines from the dramatic mix of mountains, beaches, islands, and the sea, and its rich Spanish heritage is evident in the city's distinctive architecture, cobbled pathways, red tile roofs, and mission-style adobes.
There are Lots of Things To Do
Dining
- Four Seasons Biltmore - Fine dining-Fred's favorite
- Montecito Café - Great food
- Los Arroyos - Mexican
- Lucky's Steak House - Steaks
- Palazzio's - Great Italian food
- Emilio's - Fred's favorite
- Brophy Bros - Seafood
- Enterprise Fish Company - Seafood
- FisHouse - Seafood
- Stella Mare's - French country cuisine
- Boathouse - Best place to watch the sun go down
Night Spots & Entertainment
- State & A
- Cold Spring Tavern
- SoHo Restaurant & Music Club
- Longboards Grill & Bar
- Elements Restaurant & Bar
Family Activities
- Sea Center
- Santa Barbara Mission
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Condor Ocean Tours
- Sunset Kid Ocean Tours
- More Ocean Fun
Shopping
Wine Tasting
Santa Barbara Websites
Images courtesy of the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau and Film Commission