Santa Barbara Postcard

Santa Barbara is a city located in Southern California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara’s climate is often described as Mediterranean and the city has been promoted as the “American Riviera”.

A popular tourist and resort destination, the city reflects Spanish influence in architecture and culture.