By William Stanto
Introduction
An exciting list of unique things to do in Santa Barbara, California, including going to...
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Voted the #1 attraction in Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wood wharf...
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Cabrillo Blvd is a gorgeous pedestrian pathway stretching 4.5 miles along the Pacific coastline. The...
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If you are looking for different things to do in Santa Barbara, start at the...
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A visit to the Funk Zone is one of the weird things to do in...
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As part of a recent urban initiative, State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara has been...
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A unique thing to do in Santa Barbara is visiting the 78-acre Botanic Garden in...
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Opening in 1957, the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate is a paradise, located 10 minutes from...
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Among the cool things to do in Santa Barbara, CA, is to explore the city's...
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Inspired by Madrid's Mercado de San Miguel, the Santa Barbara Public Market is a foodie's...
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This unique natural history museum is one of the best things to see in Santa...
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Also known as Hendry's Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach doubles as both Santa Barbara's premier surf...
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Founded on the Feast of Saint Barbara in 1786 by Spanish Franciscans, the Santa Barbara...
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This gorgeous little museum is a gem. It is home to a collection of European...
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One of the unusual things to do in Santa Barbara, USA, is to visit the...
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The Lobero Theatre is the oldest continuously performing theatre in California. Founded in 1873 and...
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Once belonging to opera singer and socialite Madame Gana Walska, this intimate botanical garden is...
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Forming the scenic backdrop to the city of Santa Barbara (and only a 20-minute drive...
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The Santa Maria Valley, located within Santa Barbara County, is one of the premier wine-growing...
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Visible from Santa Barbara's harbor is Channel Islands National Park, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve and...
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Hidden within the Santa Ynez Mountains are a series of natural swimming holes in the...
Conclusion
Paradise has a name, and it is Santa Barbara. For a city of such a...
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