Santa Barbara

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Coastal city

• Climate

  Mediterranean

• Nickname

  The American Riviera

• Accessibility

  U.S. Highway 101, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

• County Seat Of

  Santa Barbara County

• Geographic Location

  Between Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean

• Annual Tourism Revenue

  Over $1 billion

• Major Economic Sectors

  Service, education, technology, healthcare, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism

• Distance to Los Angeles

  100 miles (160 km)

• Population (2020 Census)

  88,665

• Distance to San Francisco

  325 miles (525 km)

• Annual Tourism Tax Revenue

  $80 million

• Service Sector Employment (2004)

  35%

Timeline

• The service sector accounted for 35% of local employment in Santa Barbara. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2004

• Santa Barbara's population was recorded as 88,665 in the U.S. census. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2020

• Google's Willow quantum chip, a significant advancement in quantum computing, was fabricated in Santa Barbara. (Source: related_documents)

  Unknown

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara, meaning 'Saint Barbara') is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". According to the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 88,665. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city has a diverse economy that includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for 35% of local employment. Area institutions of higher learning include the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, and Antioch University Santa Barbara. The city is served by Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and train service is provided by Amtrak, which operates the Pacific Surfliner, which runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. The Santa Barbara area is connected via U.S. Highway 101 to Los Angeles 100 mi (160 km) to the southeast and San Francisco 325 mi (525 km) to the northwest. Behind the city, in and beyond the Santa Ynez Mountains, is the Los Padres National Forest, which contains several remote wilderness areas. Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary are located approximately 20 miles (30 km) offshore.

Web Search Results

• Santa Barbara, California - Wikipedia

  Santa Barbara is a year-round tourist destination renowned for its fair weather, downtown beaches, and Spanish architecture. Tourism brings more than one billion dollars per year into the local economy, including $80 million in tax revenue. The waterfront along Cabrillo Boulevard is a draw for tourists centered on Stearns Wharf. The pier features shops, restaurants, and the Ty Warner Sea Center. [...] The city of Santa Barbara is situated on a coastal plain between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the sea. This coastal plain consists of a complex array of Holocene and Pleistocene alluvial and colluvial deposits, marine terraces, debris flows, and estuarine deposits. Soils are mostly well drained brown fine sandy loam of the Milpitas series. Rapid geologic uplift is characteristic of the entire region, as evidenced by the coastal bluffs and narrow beaches that are present along most of the [...] Santa Barbara is located about 90 miles (145 km) west-northwest of Los Angeles, along the Pacific coast. This stretch of coast along southern Santa Barbara County is sometimes referred to as "The American Riviera", presumably because its geography and climate are similar to that of areas along the northern Mediterranean Sea coast (especially in southern France) known as the Riviera. The Santa Ynez Mountains, an east–west trending range, rise dramatically behind the city, with several peaks

• THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Santa Barbara (2025) - Tripadvisor

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• Santa Barbara, CA | Hotels, Restaurants, Events & Activities

  Discover what Santa Barbara has to offer, from exhilarating outdoor adventure to fascinating arts and culture to an incredible variety of local food and wine. 7 Can't-Miss Santa Barbara Beaches New Restaurants in Santa Barbara Must-Visit Museums & Attractions Don't Miss Santa Barbara in View Next Month's Highlights The Ritz-Carlton Bacara A Santa Barbara Icon ## Book Your Stay Discover Santa Barbara Hotels & Resorts for Families Outdoor Dining Learn More Instagram-Worthy Locations [...] There are seaside escapes. Then there’s a gentle crescent of California coast connecting breathtaking beaches, soaring mountains, verdant vineyards, elevated enclaves and eclectic communities. > You see, there’s beautiful… > and there’s Santa Barbara Where the sea and mountains feel as one, the sun feels more golden, and the valleys overflow with a bounty of color. [...] Flora and fauna have a long beautiful history in Santa Barbara. These 10 not-so-secret parks and gardens are breathtaking sights to behold. Learn More ### Best Hikes in Santa Barbara Scenic views are everywhere. Santa Barbara creates a postcard-perfect backdrop for your next hiking adventure. Learn More ## Explore Santa Barbara's Neighborhoods & Towns --- 3 Quintessential Days in SB Learn More ## We Recommend ---

• Santa Barbara - Visit California

  But Santa Barbara has a contemporary energy, too—theFunk Zoneneighborhood boasts hip restaurants and bars, and theMOXI(Museum of Exploration + Innovation) dazzles with its reimagination of what a museum can be—kids especially love the interactivity. On the first Sunday of every month,El Presidio de Santa Barbarahosts more than 50 women-of-color-owned businesses as they set up shop to sell their wares at the community-based pop-upMujeres Makers Market. Main thoroughfare State Street and leafy [...] #### Things to Do in Downtown Santa Barbara Step across the 101 and the city is comprised of Spanish-style architecture (prime examples: theOld Mission Santa Barbaraand theLobero Theatre, which earned a spot on Architectural Digest’s list of“The 11 Most Beautiful Theaters in the World”). Beyond that, rolling hills that stretch east into the Santa Ynez Mountains andwine country, while to the west you’ll find the under-the-radar, quiet appeal ofGoleta. [...] For seafood, a visit to Santa Barbara’s most visited landmark,Stearns Wharf, is in order. Eat inside or out, in the fresh air and sunshine on the wooden pier. The many offerings along the town’s main pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare,State Street, includeThe Drunken Crabfor Cajun and Creole seafood,Opal Restaurant & Barfor California fare with a global twist, andJane Restaurant, a cozy bistro known particularly for their desserts. One could explore restaurants for days along State, but venturing

• Santa Barbara Visitors Guide

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