METROPOLIS IN PIXELS: SANTA BARBABRA, CALIFORNI, USA

Santa Barbara, city, seat (1850) of Santa Barbara county, southwestern California, U.S. It lies along the Pacific coast at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains, facing the Santa Barbara Channel. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Because it is protected to the south by the Santa Barbara Islands and to the north by the mountains, Santa Barbara has a mild climate throughout the year.