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    Located north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is a picturesque coastal city that has been attracting visitors who wish to avoid the hassles of life in a huge metropolis, while still enjoying the benefits of a well-developed city. Nicknamed the "Riviera of the West", Santa Barbara is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, amazing beaches, and friendly locals, making it the perfect destination for a seaside getaway. You can explore the city and surrounding area, as well as having the option of taking a day trip to many great sights with the ease and comfort that comes with your rental car. Auto Europe offers several car hire pick up locations in Santa Barbara, California, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Santa Barbara is both easy and economical.

    Exploring Santa Barbara with a Hire Car

    The first step for any visitor to Santa Barbara is to take advantage of what the city's famous for, the beach! Simply park your rental car anywhere along the shoreline, and pick a nice spot on the sand. Towards the western end of the beach lies one of the best-known structures in the area, Stearns Wharf. Originally built back in 1827, the wharf is a popular place for visitors, and is home to a number of stores, seafood restaurants and cruise operators. From here you can also book a cruise out to the nearby Channel Islands, all of which are protected areas, appearing much the same as they have for thousands of years.

    To learn a little about the area, jump in your hire car and head north of the city centre where you can visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. With such stunning scenery in the area, as well as the local plant and animal life, the museum offers great insight into just how special this part of the USA is.

    If you are in the city on a Sunday, a highly recommended place to visit is the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show. Having begun in the 1960s, this gathering which takes place beside the beach near Stearns Wharf is made up of local artists who display and sell they own work. One of the few places one can chat with artists while viewing their paintings and sculptures, this is a must for any art fan.

    Another interesting attraction you can visit in Santa Barbara is the Karpeles Museum. Drive your rental car north of the marina to visit the museum, which is home to the largest collection of original documents and manuscripts in the world. Rotating displays include items such as original scientific papers by Darwin, Einstein and Galileo, musical scores by Beethoven and Mozart, and even an original draft of the Bill of Rights. With many other great attractions to choose from, as well as great cafes and shopping opportunities, your holiday in Santa Barbara can be as quiet or as exciting as you'd like it to be, and you can do it all with your rental car through Auto Europe.

      

    Useful Distances and Day Trip Ideas in Santa Barbara

    • City to Airport (16km)
    • Santa Barbara to Santa Maria (117km)
    • Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (153.5km)

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