The central coast of California is one of the most beautiful areas of North America. The Pacific Ocean on one side, mountain ranges alternating with vineyards and farmland on the other. The year-round temperate weather makes California's central coast an easy place to live, and its upscale resort towns provide for great vacations as well.
My favorite town in this stretch along the ocean is Santa Barbara. It has nearly all the outdoor activities you could ask for, not to mention luxury spas and high-end shopping. There's something for everyone in Santa Barbara, CA. As with any tourist destination, tips and recommendations prove useful while planning your travels. Here are are collection of articles about Santa Barbara, to serve as a reference for your trip.
Index of Santa Barbara basics found on Suite 101:
Restaurants in Santa Barbara, Ca.
Luxury Day Spas in Santa Barbara
Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara
Budget Hotels in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Visual Arts Blog
Santa Barbara can accomodate any kind of traveler; upscale, budget, and camping tourists can find many fun activities in this great town!
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Jennifer W. Miner - Jennifer has years of travel writing experience, spoken at several national conferences, and more. See Jendeavor.com for more details.
