Santa Barbara, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 86,739 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Daytime temperatures are mild and warm throughout the year, with cool temperatures in the evenings.
Geography
The Santa Ynez Mountains run along the east-west section of the Santa Barbara coastline.
Recreation
The beaches in Santa Barbara are the city’s most popular recreational destination.
Historical
The city’s film industry began with the establishment of American Film Co.’s Flying A Studio in 1910. Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Charlie Chaplin each owned property there.
Fun Fact
The wine country around Santa Barbara was recently featured in the film Sideways.
| Population [details] | 86,739 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 737.97 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 41.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 61.15 °F/37.92 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 78.93 °F/52.8 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 20.08 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 70 |
| Cost of living [details] | 104.8 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (75.75 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SANTA BARBARA MUNICIPAL (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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