Santa Barbara Visitor Information Guide by TotalSantaBarbara.com

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You'll love Santa Barbara, with its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and variety of outdoor attractions! The city, founded by the Spanish in the 18th Century, is a jewel of the California coast. In July, the days are warm (75 F) and the nights are cool (55 F) with occasional morning fog. Nearby are excellent ocean beaches, lakes, forests and mountains with varied hiking trails.

Nestled against the Santa Ynez mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara can be reached via exits off Highway 101. State Street runs through the heart of town, ending near Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Tourist Information Center Cabrillo Boulevard runs parallel to the beach. East Beach and West Beach form the main beach strand in Santa Barbara.

There are two visitors' centers where you can find maps, brochures, and friendly people to help you get your bearings when you arrive. Along the beach is The Santa Barbara Tourist Information Center, with plenty of parking. Santa Barbara Hot Spots, on lower State Street, has a wide range of local information. But here you can also get a cup of coffee, a danish, or use the ATM machine.

Santa Barbara Tourist Information Center 1 Garden St. (Where?) Phone: (805) 965-3021 Mon.-Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Santa Barbara Hot Spots 36 State St. (Where?) Phone: (805)564-1637 (800) 793-7666 Mon.-Sat: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Sun.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours may vary according to season

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Travelling to Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Climate
Santa Barbara has near perfect weather year round; there is no "off season". That is especially true this winter, one of the warmest and driest in years. The summers are mild due to early morning fog that gives way to clear blue skies and California sunshine. We have assembled a table of weather statistics to help you plan your trip; or at least give you another reason to visit.

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