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Article: Santa Barbara: an American Riviera sees tourism growth: resorts, B&Bs, wine country and golf are a magnet for regional visitors.(Southern California Resorts And Destinations)
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- San Diego Business Journal
- Article date:
- July 5, 2004
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Santa Barbara markets itself as the American Riviera, but it s also an unofficial demarcation line between Southern and Central California. Not many places can claim such a magnificent gateway.
Those headed south along Route 101 are likely to first see the Channel Islands rising from the ocean just off the coast before the travelers drive down into the charming seaside city of Santa Barbara.
It may look vaguely familiar. Santa Barbara claimed its first movie shoot in 1910 and has been a favorite film location--and hideaway for the stars--ever since. Charlie Chaplin in 1928 built the Montecito Inn for use by his friends; Ronald Caiman bought the San Ysidro ...