Welcome to Santa Barbara - Paradise on the Pacific! Sparkling surf lapping on palm-lined beaches, red tile roofs blanketing earthtone buildings, coyote and deer roaming in nearby canyons, dolphins dancing among spouting whales in the seas-Santa Barbara provides an appealing sensory overload few can resist. This in-depth, eclectic guide shows you Santa Barbara"s colorful past, little-known attractions, best accommodations and scrumptious local cuisine and will also help you explore the neighboring coastline and mountain range with intriguing daytrip information.