Mike Yardley: Soaking up Santa Barbara

"If a stylish getaway at a distinctly relaxed pace in a sun-kissed beach town floats your boat, Santa Barbara delivers in spades. It’s a vision of sun-splashed, white-washed stucco and red-tile roofs under swaying palms. Just 90 minutes drive north of Los Angeles, and billed as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara proudly sports a casual chic, Mediterranean vibe. But it effortlessly caters to a very broad church, from its trove of historic and cultural draws to a sparkling retail and hospitality scene, plus year-round outdoorsy appeal. If you’re a first timer to Santa Barbara, here’s a round-up of some quintessential experiences." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.