Santa Barbara is one of the more beautiful cities in Southern California, featuring a year-round warm mediterranean climate and an amazing coastline backed by the Santa Ynez mountains. Surfing, skateboarding, biking, and beach life make up a significant part of local culture, due in large part to the presence of the University of California Santa Barbara campus. UCSB also helps to keep the town a relatively affordable place to visit for budget travelers, with hostels available for $20 a night, and plenty of cheap eats around the UCSB campus and the Isla Vista neighborhood.
Santa Barbara resources:
- Santa Barbara Hostel – starting at $20/night includes free breakfast
- Santa Barbara Surf School – private or group surfing lessons and safaris
- Isla Vista, California – beachside college community in Santa Barbara
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I went to UCSB a few years back and while it is very affordable in Isla Vista, adults visiting Santa Barbara may not want to hang around a college campus just to get good deals. I suggest checking out The Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com). The rooms are much nicer than hostel rooms, it’s a very quaint hotel. My parents always used to love staying there when they visited me.
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