Sometimes
called America's Riviera, Santa Barbara is known as one of the loveliest towns
in America. It does not boast "must-see" tourist attractions, but
offers natural beauty, red-tiled roof architecture, one of the most desirable
climates in the world, and a certain je ne sais quoi. Santa Barbarans enjoy
the majestic beauty of the sloping foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains,
palm-lined white-sand beaches, and its distinctive Spanish-Mediterranean architecture.
The
Santa Barbara Mission, founded in 1786, is the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions
in California and is the only one in constant operation by the Franciscan
Order since its founding. The mission is the grandest established by the Spanish
and is often called the "Queen of Missions". The thriving Santa
Barbara art community offers galleries, museums, a symphony,
and theater. In summer, the Music Academy of the West features a concert series
open to the public. Just a short drive away lies the Santa Inez Valley, home
to more than 30 wineries.
In June, the average maximum daily temperature is 74 deg F (23 deg C), but evenings can be cool; the average minimum 56 deg F (13 deg C). Bring a sweater or light jacket.
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