Santa Barbara, 92 miles north of Los Angeles is a mission town dating back to 1786 with historic Spanish and Mexican adobe houses and beautiful beaches.

You don’t need a car to enjoy downtown Santa Barbara. Shopping, dining, cultural and historical attractions are within easy walking distance or a short open air trolley or electric shuttle ride. Charming walkways and plazas invite visitors to explore the area’s Chumash Indian and early Spanish history on foot. Just blocks from downtown, the Pacific Ocean sparkles along the beautiful palm lined waterfront. Santa Barbara is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, architecture in harmony with its historic background, outstanding scenery from sparkling beaches to rugged mountains and a delightful location and climate.