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Weather in Santa Barbara, California

As we have already mentioned, Santa Barbara has a warm summer Mediterranean climate, because of its position along the Pacific Ocean. The onshore breezes moderate temperatures which then results in warmer winters and chillier summers, compared to places further in land. Very heavy rainfall can occur in winters. The annual rainfall is 90 inches, but it depends largely on the region of the city. The precipitation rates are less than 6 inches during the dry season of the year. Snow is extremely rare in the city center, but it does occur on the Santa Ynez Mountains.

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Top Employers in Santa Barbara, California

Here’s a list of the top employers in Santa Barbara:

• University of California, Santa Barbara:10,403 employees
• County of Santa Barbara:4,652 employees
• Cottage Health System:2,605 employees
• Santa Barbara City College:2,066 employees
• Santa Barbara Unified School District:1,988 employees
• City of Santa Barbara:1,716 employees
• Raytheon Electronic Systems:1,300 employees
• Sansum Medical Foundation Clinic:1,040 employees
• Santa Barbara County Education Office:929 employees
• United States Postal Service:805 employees

Neighborhoods of Santa Barbara, California

It is of great importance to pick a neighborhood which will best suit you and your family, depending on whether you have children or you’re planning on starting a family etc. Here’s a list of the neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, with a bit of information on each one:

• The Riviera: Since the past century, it has been known as “the Riviera” due to its resemblance to the Mediterranean coastal towns of France and Italy. It’s particularly noteworthy for homes with outstanding views of the City of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean.
• The Mesa: stretches 2.5 miles from Santa Barbara City College on the east to Arroyo Burro County Beach on the west. “The Mesa” has a beach vibe. This is considered to be a desirable neighborhood due to its proximity to the ocean as well as the college.
• The Westside (“west of State Street”): lies predominantly in the lowlands between State Street and the Mesa, including Highway 101, and also reaches down to Cliff Drive, incorporating Santa Barbara City College.
• Mission Canyon: A popular spot as an entry-point for weekend foothill hiking, it is one of the most rustically beautiful, yet fire-prone areas of Santa Barbara due to heavy natural vegetation.
• The Eastside (“east of State Street”): is generally the area east of State to the base of the Riviera, and includes Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara High School, and the Santa Barbara Bowl.
• Lower State Street: also known as the Funk Zone, the area features commercial properties with a thriving nightlife. The area also serves as the main location for local celebrations and parades such as Old Spanish Days Fiesta.
• Upper State Street: is a residential and commercial district that includes numerous professional offices, and much of the medical infrastructure of the city.
• San Roque: This area is said to be a constant 5 degrees warmer than the coastal areas, due to its greater distance from the ocean than other Santa Barbara neighborhoods and is also the most popular spot for Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween.
• The Waterfront: comprises roughly commercial and tourist-oriented business structures along Cabrillo Blvd including Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Harbor and the breakwater, and extending East toward the Bird Refuge and West along Shoreline Drive above the SBCC campus West.
• Samarkand: currently has approximately 630 homes on 184 acres (0.74 km2) with a population of about 2000 people.

Places to Visit in Santa Barbara, California

Here are our recommendations on which places to visit after you relocate to Santa Barbara:

• Rafael Gonzalez House – Adobe residence of the alcalde of Santa Barbara and a National Historic Landmark.
• Santa Barbara’s Moreton Bay Fig Tree – has one of the largest total shaded areas of any tree in North America
• Stearns Wharf –features shops, several restaurants, and the newly rebuilt Ty Warner Sea Center.
• El Paseo Shopping Mall – California’s first shopping center.
• Santa Barbara Zoo
• De La Guerra Plaza (Casa de la Guerra)
• Covarrubias Adobe – Built in 1817;
• Hastings Adobe – Built in 1854
• Burton Mound
• Channel Islands National Park
• Hill-Carrillo Adobe – Built in 1825 by Daniel A. Hill for his wife Rafaela L. Ortega y Olivera
• Cold Spring Tavern
• Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

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