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With its Spanish-inspired architecture, swaying palm trees, and strollable downtown, Santa Barbara is a charmed destination. The Santa Ynez Mountains frame its south-facing oceanfront curve giving the city its moniker, the American Riviera. Much more than simply Mediterranean ambiance, the city offers lush gardens, beloved surf spots, strolls on the beach, wine tasting in the Funk Zone neighborhood, and the historic grande dame of California missions.

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