Santa Barbara is most affectionately known as “The American Riviera.” It is where beautiful golden hillsides connect with the glittering seas. A place where red-tiled roofs, lush gardens, and an abundant wine country create a relaxed coastal city. Here, couples will find various festivals, music-filled streets, and verandas overlooking charming downtown enclaves. A few of the city’s top sights include Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Lotusland – a 37-acre estate and botanical garden featuring more than 3,000 plants. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History are also worth a visit on a couple’s long weekend agenda.

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