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Inside Background
Architecture 
Santa Barbara’s architecture is unique and interesting. With a nod to its...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Culture 
If one could identify the major cultural influences on Santa Barbara, one would...
Last edited: June 02, 2006
Health & Safety 
If you’re heading to Santa Barbara, you need not be worried about your personal...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
History 
The Santa Barbara area was originally settled by a large number of Native...
Last edited: March 02, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Santa Barbara magazine contains articles about the local history, residents and...
Last edited: September 27, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
www.santabarbarac... The Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau - the...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
Weather & When to Go 
There is really no bad time to head to Santa Barbara. This area enjoys...
Last edited: March 02, 2008
Introduction 
Why Santa Barbara?  Location, location, location...  Lying between a...
Last edited: November 25, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Santa Barbara is a walker’s paradise. Much of the shopping, dining and...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Public Transportation 
The Amtrak train station is close to everything so you don't need to worry...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Car Free Visit 
Tourist season in SB is a tough drive and parking is limited.  Smog wouldn't do...
Last edited: September 29, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Santa Barbara Safaris is a great option for families with kids (young and old...
Last edited: September 27, 2009
Events & Festivals 
Passport to World of Wine - Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro First Wed of each Month...
Last edited: October 27, 2009
Family Travel 
Santa Barbara is an excellent place to bring the family. Since most children...
Last edited: September 29, 2009
Nightlife 
Santa Barbara nightclubs & bars. Its a mixed bag;  mostly clustered...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful coastal cities anywhere, with...
Last edited: September 08, 2006
The Performing Arts 
There is a rich and diverse arts scene in Santa Barbara, with many performing...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Shopping 
If you enjoy shopping while traveling, Santa Barbara is a good destination for...
Last edited: September 05, 2009
Sports & Activities 
Try the front country hiking and or even climbed Montecito Peak. There is a...
Last edited: January 04, 2008
Golf with a view 
For golf with a view, try Sandpiper Golf Course near Goleta (north of Santa...
Last edited: November 18, 2006
Local Walks 
Searching for bathrooms while walking in downtown Santa Barbara? All of the...
Last edited: December 25, 2008
Romantic Santa Barbara 
Santa Barbara is considered one of the most romantic destinations in the United...
Last edited: September 27, 2009
Santa Barbara Nightclubs & Bars 
Santa Barbara nightclubs & bars are a mixed bag;  mostly clustered downtown...
Last edited: September 12, 2008
Skydive with views of the Pacific 
Skydive Santa Barbara is just a 30 minute coastal drive north from downtown...
Last edited: January 04, 2008
Students, Stop Here First. 
So... ...You've just arrived at UCSB, SBCC, Westmont or Brooks. “‘Bye, [insert...
Last edited: September 30, 2009
Wine Country 
Of course you have heard about Napa and Sonoma valley in Northern California...
Last edited: October 10, 2009
Natural History Museum 
Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Road Santa Barbara, 93105...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Skydive Santa Barbara 
Skydive Santa Barbara, located at the Lompoc Municipal Airport, is owned and...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Stearns Wharf 
 Stearns Wharf has got to be the most beautiful wharf on the California coast...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
Ty Warner Sea Center 
The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is a great place to take the entire...
Last edited: August 22, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining with a View 
Brophy's Brothers at the Pier in Santa Barbara. Located on the left hand side...
Last edited: September 18, 2007
Olio E Limone Ristorante 
 Olie e Limone is a fine dining venue in Santa Barbara featuring Northern...
Last edited: February 13, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: January 07, 2010
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