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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

Condor Express Whale Watching

Spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion.

Arts & Crafts Show

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

Village Properties

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

Natasha

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

The Paradise Café

A local’s favorite for more than 25 years. Live Santa Maria oak grill.

Chuck’s Waterfront Grill

Dine by the boats on the award winning Chuck’s Waterfront Grill deck.

Condor Express Whale Watching

Spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion.

Museum of Art Santa Barbara

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