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Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez mountains as dramatic backdrop.

Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage.

Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line state street. on a nearby hill, mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, houses Franciscan friars and a museum.