Visit beautiful Santa Barbara for a city break away from the hustle and bustle! Santa Barbara Municipal Airport provides domestic services, while Los Angeles International Airport is a short distance away. Despite its proximity to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is the perfect contrast to the congestion and noise, offering beautiful beaches, attractive Spanish style architecture and excellent wineries, allowing the visitor to enjoy a stunning city at a slower pace of life. East Beach is the most popular beach in town, with its pristine white sands and warm water. The Santa Barbara Mission is a fascinating example of Spanish Californian architecture, offering great views over the city and self-guided tours highlighting the original native culture. Solvang and Buellton are popular wine-tasting regions, and tours are available. Latin style food is a local delicacy, and the Mexican cuisine in Santa Barbara is excellent, while the cultural diversity of the city ensures a full range of delicious international food is available. Relax and enjoy vibrant Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara County enjoys a reputation as being the most laid back of Southern California's regions, although the excellent weather and distinctive architecture are still to be found in this beautiful county. The County is internationally renowned for its wine regions, and wine tours are a big draw for visitors. The area was already inhabited by native peoples when discovered in 1542 by the Portuguese, earning the name Santa Barbara in 1602. The County features beautiful natural scenery, a favorable climate, fantastic food and drink, along with beautiful beaches and urban areas, all combined with the laid back Santa Barbara attitude, to make this the perfect destination for your next vacation!