Santa Barbara

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Travel to Santa Barbara

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With beautiful beaches in front, and breathtaking mountains behind, the city of Santa Barbara makes the perfect spot for a coastal California vacation. The city itself hosts a deep appreciation for music and the arts as can be seen in the lively, buzzing atmosphere and beautiful architecture of the downtown area. You don’t have to worry about going during the right season or packing heavy coats for cold winter weather: Santa Barbara’s climate fluctuates relatively little over the course of the year and is almost always at a hospitable temperature for almost any activity.

Travel and vacation in Santa Barbara, USA

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What to see and do in Santa Barbara ?

Whether you are staying in the heart of town, or on the outskirts, you will always be just a bike or car ride away from a broad selection of fun, entertaining activities that appeal to all ages. Mountain trails wind and twist all throughout the hills behind the city; perfect for a day trek at the end of which you can witness an orange and purple ocean sunset from atop the high mountain peaks. Closer to the water, picture-perfect beaches lined with palm trees make a great location for family outings and barbeques.

Kick back and soak in the sun on a vacation to Santa Barbara. The city has many recreation spots for all sorts of athletic activities such as tennis, soccer, or beach volleyball. A jog along the beach or a bike ride through the countryside is a great way to forget the time and explore at your leisure. The attractions you will see are sure to be breathtaking wherever your adventures may take you.

One great way to pass a day in Santa Barbara is to take a tour of the Channel islands off the coast. Home to a diverse, oceanic ecosystem, the islands hold many species of rare aquatic animals and plants to see. The area is a treasured archaeological resource; the oldest dated human remains in North America having been discovered there. The Channel Islands can be reached via ferry and offer both walking and kayak tours around the island.

The beaches in Santa Barbara act as the prime hangout spot for beach goers, tourists, and artists alike. The sandy shores promise plenty of space for everyone and are rarely ever crowded. A great outing consists of a walk or bike ride down Santa Barbara’s State Street to eventually end up at Stearns Wharf and the City Beach. Many bike shops in the area feature bike rental services where you can borrow multi-person bicycles and cycle with friends on the bike paths along the beach or tour the many shops and restaurants on State Street.

If you hear the call of the wild while you’re vacationing in Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Zoo has exactly what you need. An extensive variety of exotic animals are housed in Santa Barbara’s thirty acre botanical garden. Over one hundred and sixty species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects welcome visitors year round and make a great educational experience for children and adults alike.

A vacation to Santa Barbara will give you the unique opportunity to see and experience for yourself, the sunny, palm tree-lined, Californian beaches that are famous the world over. Eco tourists will much appreciate the chance to explore the thriving coastal ecology and see rare breeds of plants and animals that can’t be seen anywhere else.