Frankly put, this area is damn pleasant to putter around. Low-slung between lofty mountains and the shimmering Pacific, chic Santa Barbara's red-tiled roofs, white stucco buildings and Mediterranean vibe give credence to its claim of being the 'American Riviera.'
Santa Barbara - Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Coverage includes: Santa Barbara & around, Santa Barbara Wine Country, Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Ojai, Ventura and Channel Islands National Park.