Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Travel Guide
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- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
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- Fodor's Choice
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Balmy weather, glorious beaches, crystal clear air, and serene landscapes have lured people to the Central Coast since prehistoric times. It's an ideal place to relax, slow down, and appreciate the good things in life.
Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Hotels
There are plenty of lodging options throughout the Central Coast—but expect to pay top dollar for any rooms along the shore, especially in summer...read more
Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Restaurants
The cuisine in Ventura and Santa Barbara is every bit as eclectic as it is in California's bigger cities; fresh seafood is a standout. The region from Solvang...read more
Things To Do in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $119-$123 -- San Diego 4-Star Hotel, 55% Off Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
- $67 -- 3-Star Los Angeles Airport Hotel Hotwire.com
- $3250+: 8-Nt New Zealand & Fiji Self-Drive Package w/Air Pacific Holidays
Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Experiences
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Incredible nature: Much of the Central Coast looks as wild and wonderful as it did centuries ago; the area is home to Channel Islands National... Read more
Travel Blog
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Hotels, News
Good news, Biloxi!... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips, Deals & Discoveries
Once you've racked up miles on miles, how do you want to spend them?... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels, Best of the Best
Skip the beach this summer and head to the hottest destinations around.... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
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San Francisco:
Spent 5 days there after about 10-15 yrs. Read more
·California Forum
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We are planning on staying at the Hotel Del Coronardo in September this year. Read more
