Santa Barbara
in California

So you know the French Riviera, but what about the American Riviera? If you’ve never heard of it, now’s the time to head to the charming city of Santa Barbara. Nestled between the steep hills of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this idyllic city with mellow temperatures, beautiful weather and Spanish culture is a must.

how long to go for

a day, a weekend, a long weekend

when to go

may, june, july, august, september

holidays

Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving

how to get there

Drive up from Los Angeles or down from San Francisco

how to get around

by bike, by car, on foot

local language

English

currency

US dollar

in an emergency

call 911