With the mountains of Los Padres National Forest on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, it isn’t hard to see the natural beauty of Santa Barbara. Known as the American Riviera because of its Mediterranean climate and sandy shores, Santa Barbara boasts easy access to wine country and a host of celebrity residents.

Amongst the Spanish red tiles present in Santa Barbara are a number of cultural and educational amenities. Should you decide to rent in Santa Barbara, you’ll be able to catch a performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl, spend time with all kinds of species at the Santa Barbara Zoo, stroll along the historic Stearns Wharf, sunbathe at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, appreciate the renderings in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, engage with the latest exhibit at MOXI the Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation, bask in the beauty of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.