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  • Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

    With sunny days as sweet and lingering as the finishes of the vintages from its many wineries, the southern California city of Santa Barbara rises gently from surfing and sunning beaches of the Pacific Ocean to miles of hiking trails on the sage-covered slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Crowned by the Queen of the Missions and with a Spanish courthouse o… read more

  • Santa Barbara Cheap Hotels

    Santa Barbara, also known as "The American Riviera," is one of the poshest areas in California or even the entire United States. That doesn't mean you can't find a good hotel with a budget-friendly price tag. Many of these cheap hotels are strewn in front of the beach, which makes for a great deal since you are steps away from beach activities, biking, surfi… read more

  • Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

    Sunny, friendly Santa Barbara, California is everything you would imagine in a beach town and more. You'll find great fishing, in-line skating, diving and surfing, but also elegant accommodations and upscale shops and restaurants. Just an hour north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara warms your heart with views of the mountains and golden sunsets. Go quaint or so… read more

  • Hotels in Santa Barbara, California

    Slightly over an hours drive from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara offers a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit the zoological garden, tan on the beach, sail, surf, hike in the mountains, or visit the lovely Santa Barbara valley. Not to mention all the dining and shopping opportunities in downtown Santa Barbara. Come relax in beautiful Santa Barbara… read more

  • Motels in Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara is a premier destination in California for outdoor enthusiasts. Spend days surfing, body boarding, boating or kayaking and take some time to hike local trails. Enjoy the beauty of the beach while you hike along trails such as Carpinteria Bluffs, Devereux Point Loop, Arroyo Burro and El Capitan to Refugio and then rest near by. There are not ver… read more

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  • Vacations With Kids in California

    California has many vacation options for children. Though planning such a vacation is not difficult, deciding on a vacation venue in California is not so easy. Options are many and include Disneyland, San Diego, the Central Coast and t… read more

  • Top Restaurants in Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, California, is a picturesque, mid-sized city that is bordered by the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the rugged Santa Ynez Mountains. With so many outdoor sports available, including mountain climbing, hiking, surfing and sa… read more

  • Interesting Facts on Mission Santa Barbara

    Mission Santa Barbara is one of California's most beautiful relics from the 18th century. Although it still functions as a church, it's mostly bustling with sightseers. read more

  • What Interesting Facts Does the Mission Santa Barbara Have?

    The Santa Barbara Mission was founded on the Feast of St. Barbara in 1786 and is a prime example of the graceful Spanish-style architecture for which the Southern California city is known. read more

  • California Sailing Cruises

    The California coastline is known for it's rugged natural beauty and sailing it is a great way to get up close to many of the most scenic areas that are otherwise inaccessible. San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco are the most popu… read more

  • Restaurants in Santa Barbara, California

    Nicknamed "The American Riviera," the west coast city of Santa Barbara is a nature lover's dream. You can take part in a wildlife safari in the Los Padres National Forest, watch the dolphins, and sea lions during a kayaking tour, glimp… read more

  • Santa Barbara Hotels for Under $150

    Santa Barbara with its miles of beaches is famous for swimming, surfing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Hikers can choose from beach hikes, back country hikes, and wilderness hikes. Bikers have a choice of no less than 63 bike… read more

  • Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, California

    Santa Barbara is a beautiful California coastal city that has deep roots in the film industry. Hundreds of silent films were produced there and Charlie Chaplin called the city home. Today people come to Santa Barbara for its award-winn… read more

  • Hotels and Motels in Santa Barbara, California

    Your first visit to Santa Barbara could easily be your last as just a few minutes spent in this California Central Coast city will have you longing to spend the rest of your days basking in the perfect climate year-round. Founded by Ca… read more

  • Santa Barbara Beach Restaurants

    Santa Barbara, California is a small, unique city. Dotted with hundreds of hotels, a visitor's day can be spent heading up to the Santa Ynez Mountains for a day of hiking or basking on any of the clean, sandy beaches. Rincon, to the so… read more

  • Motels in Goleta, California

    Located in Northern California, Goleta is the historical site of an old harbor for Spanish schooners. The schooners carried supplies for Spanish explorers, missionaries, and Mexican ranchers. Prior to the Spanish colony, the Chumash… read more

  • Santa Barbara Italian Restaurants

    Situated along the coastline and only about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, California, offers many outdoor attractions and great day trip opportunities. Go biking, rollerblading or swimming at one of the area's… read more

  • RV Resorts Near Santa Barbara

    Often referred to as the American Rivera, Santa Barbara lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is just over an hour north of Los Angeles and is home to Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Uni… read more

  • Restaurants on the Wharf in Santa Barbara

    Situated 90 miles north of Los Angeles and along the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is often considered the "American Riviera." Vacation homes and year-round residences speckle the shoreline and mountainside in this affluent community. V… read more

  • Pet Friendly Motels in Santa Barbara, California

    Santa Barbara, which is north of Los Angeles and south of San Francisco, is located on the West Coast. It is famous for its residences and architecture and is most often referred to as the "American Riviera." Sights and significant lan… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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