Hundreds of silent films were produced in Santa Barbara in the early 1920s, and Charlie Chaplin himself was known to frequent the area. Maritime tradition began long ago and remains prominent in Santa Barbara. The famed Stearns Wharf is the oldest working wharf in California, built in 1872 by John Peck Stearns.

Just 37 miles away you'll find the city of Oxnard, the largest city near Santa Barbara within an hours' drive. Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County and known for its golden beach dunes, beautiful harbor, fun nightlife, and historic Victorian architecture.

The wealthy California enclave of Santa Barbara was named the top emerging U.S. housing market in a new report, beating out a list of mostly affordable mid-sized cities.

The area features a beautiful mountain range in the Santa Ynez Mountains just to the north of the city. It may take a while to realize, but this mountain range is unique because it runs from east to west. This sets it apart from almost every other mountain range in the world, as they typically run from north to south.