Santa Barbara County Travel Guide

California

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Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara
Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping
Santa Barbara is a palm-lined city on the Californian coast, famous for its historic Spanish mission, wide sandy beaches and distinctly Mediterranean charm.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
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Carpinteria
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Escape to Carpinteria! Enjoy its beaches, sunsets and oceanfront.

Reasons to visit

  • Carpinteria State Beach
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
  • Rincon Beach Park
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Solvang
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Get away to Solvang! Enjoy the wineries, local cuisine and sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Mission Santa Ines
  • OstrichLand USA
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park
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Goleta
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the beaches, local cuisine and basketball in Goleta.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Santa Barbara
  • El Capitan State Beach
  • Refugio State Beach
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Lompoc
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Wineries
Escape to quaint Lompoc! Enjoy its wineries, cafes and entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • Vandenberg Air Force Base
  • Jalama Beach County Park
  • La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
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Santa Maria
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Escape to romantic Santa Maria! Enjoy its live music, dining and churches.
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Stay near popular Santa Barbara County attractions

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Santa Barbara Harbor

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Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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