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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.

Arts & Crafts Show

Approximately 200 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own original work.

Bikini Factory

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

Village Properties

Santa Barbara largest independent real estate brokerage, serving from Ventura up through Santa Luis Obispo.

The Natural Café

Consistently voted by locals as the “best health food” restaurant.

Fishouse Santa Barbara

Oceanfront location, patio dining, innovative cocktails and a rich tradition of great seafood.

Mission Santa Barbara

A world-class destination for anyone interested in how Santa Barbara began

Lafond Winery City Tasting Room

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