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Article: Santa Barbara without the crowds.(The Seattle Times)
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- November 25, 2002
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. _ Who says it never rains in California?
A light drizzle fell as we reached the clock tower in the old Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Views of red-tile roofs, the ocean and mountains faded in a foggy mist.
Santa Barbara without the sun? It happens, even in a city that boasts one of the most pleasant year-round climates in the country. But here's the bottom line: An off day in Southern California is likely to be warmer and drier than a winter day most anywhere else. You can sit still outside and eat and drink, thanks to umbrellas and gas heaters. And there's a bonus to being here off-season when the beaches are empty except for a ...