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Located about 85 miles west-northwest of Los Angeles along the Pacific coast, Santa Barbara boasts a total population of 90,473. The city is bustling collection of museums, the performing arts, tourist attractions, and green space. Mission Santa Barbara, the Old Fiesta Days festival, and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the cultural and historic highlights that captivate the attention of thousands of graduate and undergraduate students each year. And the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show, held annually along the beach walkways, is the pinnacle of artistic expression in this Spanish-flavored city.
Santa Barbara’s diverse economy is the perfect training ground for the college student looking to supplement her academic lessons with meaningful professional experiences. For example, the University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College both feature curriculums with deep ties to several important city businesses and organizations.
Also, Santa Barbara has sister city relationships with locales all across the globe. University sessions may very well be fused with national learning opportunities that will carry you around the world. If this sounds like an inviting offer, Santa Barbara is certainly worth a second look.
A Little About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a beautiful residential and resort city with many recreational facilities. The stretch of coast along southern Santa Barbara County is often referred to as the "American Riviera" because of its Mediterranean climate and its prevalent Spanish architecture. The Santa Ynez Mountains rise dramatically behind the city, with several peaks exceeding 4,000 feet. The Santa Barbara campus of the University of California is located next to nearby Isla Vista.
Santa Barbara also has electronics and aerospace research and development firms, and an orchid industry. Oil fields are in the area and offshore.
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