Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, CA

Andrea Wieman
The French Riviera of America: a comprehensive guide made by a local of all the best Santa Barbara has to offer
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Santa Barbara holds a very special place in my heart and might actually be my favorite city in the United States. I had the luxury of living here for a few years in my 20s during which my friends named it Perfectville. It might actually be as close to perfect as a place can get- there are infinite things to do in a seemingly small city, with every street corner prettier than the next. With both the mountains and the ocean at your fingertips, there’s something here for everyone. I’ve curated a guide of some of my favorite things to do in Santa Barbara in hopes that you can experience the true essence of this place. Hopefully this guide can inspire you just as this place inspires me.

Top things to do:

1. The Courthouse: Have a picnic in the courtyard or go up in the clock tower for panoramic views of where the mountains meet the ocean with the beautiful Spanish rooftops of the buildings in between.

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Andrea Wieman
Welcome to my page! I’m Andy and travelling is my greatest passion. I started this page as my friends and family started frequently asking me to help them plan their travel- sometimes the stress of planning the trip is what holds many people back from making the trip actually happen. Luckily, I love planning trips almost as much as I love taking them. Growing up in a small town in Illinois, I had very few opportunities to travel outside of the Midwest. Once I finally made my own big kid paycheck, I started prioritizing travel every chance I got. Like many people, I had to be creative with my money and my PTO to make travelling so often my reality. I hope you find some inspiration from these guides and that it can help you find creative ways to sneak in a small weekend trip or even plan something as big as your honeymoon. Anyone can do it, no matter the budget or time constraints. Let’s make it happen.
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