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The population of Santa Barbara is approximately 90,473 (2004).
The amount of land area in Santa Barbara is 48.937 sq. kilometers.
Santa Barbara elevation is 37-850 feet above sea level. The Santa Barbara median home price is $925,000 (2003). Santa Barbara miscellany. Return to Index Santa Barbara location: on Hwy 101 on the central Pacific Coast of California, about 95 miles north of Los Angeles. Other nearby communities include Mission Canyon, Montecito, Goleta, Summerland, Isla Vista, Toro Canyon, Carpinteria and Oak View.
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The climate for Santa Barbara is mild mediterranian. It is beautiful and inviting year-round. Here is a weather links page for the area. Return to Index History & History Related Items Santa Barbara history: Santa Barbara is built on the slopes and coastline of the Santa Ynez Mountains. A Portuguese explorer,Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered the Santa Barbara Channel in 1542. But the area was not actually named until the Spanish explorer, Vizcaino, entered the channel on St. Barbara's Day, December 4, 1602. The California mission, Santa Barbara, here was founded in 1786. This mission is known as the "Queen of the Missions" because of its great beauty. Its prominant location on a hill allowed it to be used as a beacon for ships coming into the area. The city was incorporated on 26 August 1850. FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY home page Santa Barbara attractions: The Frank Lloyd Wright architect designer home in nearby Montecito was the first home Wright designed for California state for George Stewart (& family) then sold to Margareta Erickson-Blickenstaff. Photos and information for Santa Barbara. Please call for visitor information: 800-676-1266 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Santa Barbara Zoo Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Phone: (805) 962-8404 Old Spanish Days - Fiesta Santa Barbara Learn more about Santa Barbara at this informative site. Santa Barbara Historical Museum Santa Barbara sister cities Visitor's Guide to Santa Barbara SPARKLE over Santa Barbara Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Return to Index
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