Rent a car to explore Santa Barbara - the perfect getaway destination

Situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is the county seat of California. Santa Barbara, facing the south coast styles itself with some justification, as "the American Riviera”. The city has a temperate climate all the year round. Rent a car from a car rental agency and explore the picturesque town.

The city is only 100 miles away from Loa Angeles with a rich cultural heritage. The long-coastline of beaches, strong architectural appeal, fine wineries and excellent food makes this city the perfect getaway. Using the California car rental services, visit the Santa Barbara Mission, where the county began. Set up in 1786, it is also known as the “Queen of Missions” and still serves as a church. Built in the neoclassical design, the church has a varied collection of paintings and statues. There is also a gift shop and museum in the church. Take a self-guided for $5 to know more about its history. Also take a tour of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in downtown. With artefacts and relics from European, American and Asian origins, it has both permanent and temporary exhibits. Also visit the El Presidio de Santa Barbara, the military settlements of the Spanish in the 17s. It is also an active archaeological site. Here take tours of the chapel, the lieutenant’s quarters and El Cuartel. To see more cultural sites, visit the Santa Barbara Courthouse and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Using any Car Rental Agency, reach the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It is famous for the wide variety of plant and animal species. There is also an art gallery with paintings of the varied flora and fauna.

If you wish to soak in the beauty and irresistible allure of nature, reach the Stearns Wharf near Waterfront. One of the longest piers, the place is abound with plenty of restaurants and shops. Other places that you can visit include Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara Zoo and Casa de La Guerra. There are also plenty of restaurants in downtown to enjoy the local cuisines.


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