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About Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara is the second largest city and the county seat of Santa Barbara County in Southern California. Situated along the south-facing Pacific coastline, the city is bounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Due to its pleasant, year-round Mediterranean climate, it is often promoted as the 'American Riviera'.
The area was incorporated as a city on April 9, 1850. The city is located about 90 miles (145 km) northwest of Los Angeles.
Places to Visit in Santa Barbara
Nothing is more emblematic of Santa Barbara than red-tiled roofs under crystal-clear skies. The city is renowned as a popular tourist and resort destination among Californians, especially for surfing. Mission Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Zoo, Botanic Garden, and Casa de la Guerra are some of the most visited attractions in the city.
Acres of unspoilt wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest is only a short drive away from the city. For those willing to have aquatic adventures, beautiful scenery and marine habitats of Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary lie roughly 20 miles offshore. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival and annual Summer Solstice Parade draw in thousands of visitors to the city.
How to Reach
- By Air- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is served by regional airlines.
- By Train- Amtrak operates Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner routes through Santa Barbara.
- By Road- U.S. Route 101 passes through the downtown area.
Cities and Towns in Santa Barbara County
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Ballard | 467 |
| Buellton city | 4,828 |
| Carpinteria city | 13,040 |
| Casmalia | 138 |
| Goleta city | 29,888 |
| Guadalupe city | 7,080 |
| Isla Vista | 23,096 |
| Lompoc city | 42,434 |
| Los Alamos | 1,890 |
| Los Olivos | 1,132 |
| Mission Canyon | 2,381 |
| Mission Hills | 3,576 |
| Montecito | 8,965 |
| New Cuyama | 517 |
| Orcutt | 28,905 |
| Santa Maria city | 99,553 |
| Santa Ynez | 4,418 |
| Solvang city | 5,245 |
| Summerland | 1,448 |
| Toro Canyon | 1,508 |
| Vandenberg AFB | 3,338 |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,497 |
Mountain Peaks in Santa Barbara County
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Airports in Santa Barbara County
| Airport Name | |
|---|---|
| Christy Airstrip | Platform Hidalgo Heliport |
| Crawford Airport | Platform Hillhouse Heliport |
| Elwood Onshore Facility Heliport | Platform Holly Heliport |
| Goleta Valley Community Hospital Heliport | Platform Ocs P-0188 Hondo Heliport |
| Lompoc Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
| Marian Medical Center Heliport | Santa Cruz Island Airport |
| New Cuyama Airport | Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field |
| Northside Airpark | Santa Ynez Airport |
| Platform Harvest Heliport | Shepherd Ranch Airport |
| Platform Henry Heliport | Texaco Platform Habitat Heliport |
| Platform Hermosa Heliport | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
Golf Courses in Santa Barbara County
| Name of Golf Course | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Alisal Guest Ranch-Solvang | 34.560797 | -120.141915 |
| Birnam Wood Golf Club-Santa Barbara | 34.434834 | -119.611188 |
| Glen Annie Golf Club-Goleta | 34.449445 | -119.876867 |
| Hidden Oaks Golf Course-Santa Barbara | 34.428665 | -119.789209 |
| La Cumbre Country Club-Santa Barbara | 34.434959 | -119.75539 |
| La Purisima Golf Course-Lompoc | 34.6648 | -120.386232 |
| Marshallia Ranch Golf Course-Vandenburg AFB | 34.789756 | -120.556934 |
| Montecito Country Club-Santa Barbara | 34.425913 | -119.654458 |
| Ocean Meadows Golf Course-Goleta | 34.422385 | -119.87081 |
| Rancho Maria Golf Club-Santa Maria | 34.874907 | -120.479049 |
| Rancho San Marcos Golf Course-Santa Barbara | 34.544893 | -119.877073 |
| River Course at Alisal-Solvang | 34.588177 | -120.141517 |
| Sandpiper Golf Course-Santa Barbara | 34.429747 | -119.901822 |
| Santa Barbara Golf Club-Santa Barbara | 34.437878 | -119.737315 |
| Santa Maria Country Club-Santa Maria | 34.90538 | -120.440731 |
| Sunset Ridge Golf Course-Santa Maria | 34.913372 | -120.461562 |
| Twin Lakes Golf Course-Goleta | 34.435998 | -119.831574 |
| Valley Club of Montecito-Santa Barbara | 34.439288 | -119.614992 |
| Village Country Club-Lompoc | 34.710523 | -120.456463 |
| Zaca Creek Golf Course-Buellton | 34.609701 | -120.19849 |
National Parks in Santa Barbara County
| Name of Park | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands NP | 34.01406 | -119.7445 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.037806 | -120.370426 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.058207 | -120.332459 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.054788 | -120.436764 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.055286 | -119.920565 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.053713 | -119.566765 |
| Channel Islands NP | 33.966568 | -120.103769 |
| Channel Islands NP | 34.027893 | -120.451736 |
| Channel Islands NP | 33.950604 | -119.824667 |
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