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Why Go?
Dubbed the American Riviera for its stunning coastline, celeb residents (hi, Oprah), and expensive real estate
The laid-back appeal of a beach town, offering a culture fix if you need it (Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Spanish colonial architecture)
You saw Sideways, right? There are 80-plus wineries only 30 miles from Santa Barbara
What To Skip
East and West beaches on weekends—too crowded
What For:
Beach + Island Food + Wine Road TripWhen To Go:
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