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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.


Popular Spots

Museum of Art Santa Barbara

A remarkable permanent collection that feels more like the private gallery.

Santa Barbara Courthouse

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

Village Properties

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

Bikini Factory

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

The Natural Café

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

Endless Summer Bar Café

“Top ten seafood spots by the sea” by Sunset Magazine.

Arts & Crafts Show

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

Santa Barbara Courthouse

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