Santa Barbara is a very special place in the hearts of so many people
from around the world. It's warm climate makes it a favorite
winter haven. From it's Lilliputian Mountains to it's
magnificent shoreline Santa Barbara is truly
one of the finest beach towns in all
of Southern California.
LODGING ..... DINING ..... BEACHES ..... ACTIVITIES
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Best Hotels, inns and vacation rentals in Santa Barbara!
'For your next trip to Santa Barbara, come to Vacation Home Rentals to book your
Santa Barbara rental that has your dream accommodations with all
the amenities and the price you deserve!'
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A complete list of all hotels & Inns in Santa Barbara
With Special Recommendations for
Hotel Oceana
Just an hour North of Los Angeles sits a beachside resort surrounded by lush, sprawling grounds.
with beautiful beach rooms with vast ocean views. There is also a state-of-the-art
fitness center overlooking the ocean.
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The Montecito Inn
Built in 1928 by screen legend Charlie Chaplin as an escape to paradise for his closest friends.
the Montecito Inn is only 2.5 blocks to Butterfly Beach. and the hotel
has 'Beach Crusing Bikes' available for guests!
Confirm dates and rates at the Montecito Inn
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For a complete list of all hotels & Inns in Santa Barbara
Reliable, secure, safe booking system with best available rates assured!
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WINE AND RESTAURANT REVIEWS
All DiningSantaBarbara.com information is open to the public and free.
Unlike other sites that require you to become a member so that
they can send unwanted emails; sell your information or
even make you pay a subscription fee. Reviews
include ratings for food, service and
ambiance tabulated to give you
the overall ratings and
searchable by price,
area, cuisine
and name.
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Activities
HIKING - BIKING - WATER SPORTS - VISUAL ARTS
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BIKING SANTA BARBARA
Plan a biking vacation in this rare community!
Carfree Time in Santa Barbara!
Some of the finest year-round bicycling in the United States is available
on and off road in the Santa Barbara area. Well-marked bike paths
not only cover the waterfront, but extend to the far corners
of the town. Some bicycle services even offer delivery
and pickup at your hotel. This website is has the
info needed to truly enjoy biking this region!
Rides of Santa Barbara County
dirt bike rides, motor car rides, motorcycle rides, Street bike rides
best places; maps, directions and recommendations.
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ARTS IN SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
'Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show'
The famous arts & crafts exhibit established in 1965 by local artists inspired
by the sidewalk art shows of Europe and the “Jardin del Arte”
in Mexico City. Show is now a continuous, non-juried arts
festival with all original drawings, paintings,
sculpture and crafts. Held in one of the
of the most beautiful beach setting
in the world, along Cabrillo
Boulevard, on all good
weather Sundays
and holidays.
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HIKING SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara has some of the best hiking anywhere, and lots of it!
Lots of hiking trails are listed here with maps, topos and best
directions to the trailhead. Print and take with you!
SANTA BARBARA HIKES
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WATER SPORTS SANTA BARBARA
Surfing Schools
Surf Happens! ..... Santa Barbara Surf School
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara
Guided kayaking tours - Sales - Lessons - Rentals
Central California Coastline and Channel Islands National Park.
See the sea caves, kayak the Channel Islands for 1 day or multi-days adventures.
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