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Santa Barbara LGBTQ Capital Guide

Santa Barbara is often referred to as the “American Riviera” and with good reason. Situated in the hills on a south-facing section of the California coast, Santa Barbara is recognizable for its stunning scenery, unique history, beautiful beaches, and laid-back, eclectic vibe. It’s a municipality with no shortage of things to see and carry out, and a thriving LGBTQ community as well. Truly, Santa Barbara would be a wonderful place to call home!

A Look at Santa Barbara’s History 

Various Native American tribes inhabited the area that is now Santa Barbara for over 13,000 years, prior to the commencement of its modern-day history. That began in 1733, when the Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino traveled through the channel between Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands in December of 1602 on St. Barbara’s feast day, hence the name of the city. The Spanish established settlements and missions in the area, and in fact, the Franciscan mission established in the area by the Spanish is the oldest continually operating mission in the United States. After California became part of the United States, the area continued to grow, eventually becomin

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