Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

The gentle green foothills of Santa Barbara are decorated with red-tile roofed haciendas, twisted California oaks, a polo field or two, and some cool hideaways where Hollywood´s hottest stars travel for a little respite from big city life. Walk in the footsteps of early Spanish Franciscan missionaries who founded Santa Barbara´s magnificent mission in 1786. Its shaded courtyard and quiet chapel provid a sanctuary for many travelers.

Activities

Touring the vineyards of Santa Barbara Wine Country is always a tasty sojourn. Some 42 wineries dot the inland region with 12,000 acres of planted vines. Tasting rooms and tours are available throughout the area, as well as first-class restaurants and gourmet delicatessens to pack up a picnic. A visit to one of Santa Barbara's nine beaches is a must. Choose from the beautiful Butterfly Beach, set smack along the bikepath in front of the Four Seasons Biltmore, to the surf-ripe Leadbetter Beach. West Beach offers calm swimming waters and lifeguards on duty.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

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Sailing Calendar

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