Santa Barbara is widely regarded as the “American Riviera” because of beautiful bucolic coastline mixed with its sophisticated urban sensibilities. 
There is so much to see and do in Santa Barbara and at the heart of all of it is lovely Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Santa Barbara offers something for everyone. Open air world class shopping and dining beckon pedestrians with sumptuous fare, stunning Spanish-Moorish architecture invites and the mix of sea scented air blends with a rose tinted breeze to make any visitor feel like they are truly in paradise.
A few highlights you should not miss if visiting Downtown Santa Barbara:
The mural room in and stately gardens of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse located on the corner of Anapamu and Anacapa Streets.
The Red Tile Walking Tour – a self guided tour complete with downloadable map and video podcast available from The Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau website
Mission Santa Barbara – considered the “Queen” of California’s remaining 21 historic missions. The tour includes ruins of an ancient aqueduct system and the spectacular Mission Rose Garden.
Maureen McDermut, Santa Barbara’s leading real estate expert offers offers essential tips and secrets to enjoying the Santa Barbara Lifestyle.
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