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Santa Barbara Receives New York Times Destination Recommendation

January 11, 2019

Santa Barbara is ranked third on The New York Times’ annual “52 Places to Go in 2019” list and is one of only two cities in California (Los Angeles was the other) and 11 destinations in the United States to make the newspaper’s prestigious list.


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Santa Barbara Harbor

Oldest working harbors on the West Coast, great for a stroll.

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The renowned Lafond Winery in Santa Barbara’s popular FunkZone.

Bikini Factory

Bikini Factory not only sells but creates ladies swimwear for all body types & ages.

Natasha

Contemporary women’s clothing boutique specializes in natural fabrics made in California.

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Sambo’s

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Santa Barbara Courthouse

See the courthouse, mural room and outstanding gardens year-round.

Mission Santa Barbara

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