The Allure Of Santa Barbara

There’s something very alluring about the Santa Barbara area as both a place of residency and as a vacation spot.  While California certainly has a robust list of popular vacation spots, the Santa Barbara area draws both individuals and families to it year after year.  As a coastal community, it is not very hard to see why this community continues to be at the top of vacationers “places to visit” list.  There is however much more to Santa Barbara than just the beach.

While it is true that the beaches in Santa Barbara are a huge draw, the community also offers its visitors a rich history and a number of historic landmarks to look over.  One of these, the Santa Barbara Lighthouse draws thousands of visitors each year.  Though the original lighthouse perished during an earthquake, the modern lighthouse was built in its place and retains the originals rustic styling.  Santa Barbara is also home to one of the top ten art museums in the United States.  The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an extremely popular tourist destination as it houses art from different eras as well as art from various parts of the world such as Japan, China, and Tibet among others.  Families vacationing in Santa Barbara will enjoy a trip to the Santa Barbara Zoo.  This zoo is admired by both children and adults for its famous Red Panda’s as well as its crooked necked giraffe.  Voted one of the nations best small zoo’s this is a “can’t miss” destination for families vacationing in this area.

Santa Barbara will likely remain a popular destination for California vacationers; however the community is also a popular real estate locale.  The University of California, Santa Barbara draws a large college crowd to the area as students looking to live close to school can often find affordable housing with little trouble.  Not merely a collegiate community however, the county of Santa Barbara also provides upscale living to those looking for such a lifestyle.  In fact Montecito Real Estate continues to thrive even in a time when market conditions are less than desirable.

There is something very alluring about Santa Barbara indeed as it has something to offer to everyone regardless of lifestyle, age, or economic class.  With an abundance of amenities that all walks of life may take advantage of it’s likely that Santa Barbara and its many smaller sub communities will continue to be popular with both visitors as well as residents.