The
City of Santa Barbara is often referred to as the "American Riviera".
Less than two hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara sits on the California
coastline, nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The
population of nearly 90,000 residents is diverse and rich in cultural history.
Surrounding communities of Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito and Goleta bring
the combined metro region population to almost 400,000. Santa Barbara boasts
a Mediterranean climate, with approximately 300 days of sunshine per year.
