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Santa Barbara County
Why Go?
Frankly put, this area is damn pleasant to putter around. Low-slung between lofty moun-
tains and the shimmering Pacific, chic Santa Barbara's red-tiled roofs, white stucco build-
ings and Mediterranean vibe give credence to its claim of being the 'American Riviera.'
It's a surprisingly bewitching place to loll on the beach, eat and drink extraordinarily well,
shop a bit and push all your cares off to another day. The city's car-free campaign has
brought electric shuttle buses, urban bike trails and earth-friendly wine tours. Mother
Nature returns the love with hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking, scuba diving and camping
opportunities galore, from offshore Channel Islands National Park to arty Ojai, surrounded
by hot springs. Meanwhile, winemaking is booming in the bucolic Santa Ynez Mountains,
where over a hundred wineries vie for your attention. But if all you want to do is relax, no
worries - plenty of sunny beaches await.
 
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