Santa Barbara, California boasts a captivating blend of colorful history, distinctive architecture and the legendary Southern California lifestyle. Known as the American Riviera, it is famous for its unique blend of palm-lined beaches, red tile roofs, terrazzo walkways and storybook architecture. As a lush, tropical paradise, it features all the advantages of a major resort-minus the crowds. To top it off, we have over 300 days of sunshine a year!
Nestled between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the blue Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara offers:
- Stunning views
- Uncrowded beaches
- Channel Islands
- Santa Barbara Mission
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Spanish history
- Abundant outdoor recreation
- Award-winning wineries
- Elegant dining
In addition to the fantastic lifestyle that Santa Barbara has to offer, the city is buzzing with high technology enterprises. The Central Coast is booming with entrepreneurial talent and SBTG is ideally located in the heart of it all.
Santa Barbara’s reputation for a high quality of life has made it a leader in net migration, attracting more business relocations every year. The continuing economic strength of the region has provided a wealth of employment opportunities as well as an abundance of cultural events and entertainment options.
Living and working in Santa Barbara provides a rare combination of small town charm and big city advantages. Located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is served by major airlines and Amtrak service. While exuding the warmth, friendliness, and relaxed atmosphere of a small city, Santa Barbara offers the outstanding variety of attractions one might find in a major metropolis. Where else can you go whale watching, hiking, surfing, wine tasting, and sailing year-round?
In addition to the variety of outdoor activities, the city is filled with art. There is the Santa Barbara Symphony,Chamber Orchestra, The Music Academy of the West, and more than 100 art galleries and bookstores.
Yes, there is truly a sophistication to the community that contradicts its small size. In addition to a colorful history, distinctive architecture and glorious climate, Santa Barbara is a diverse, robust, and growing city that is a magical place to live, work and raise a family. The blend of nature and neighborhoods is perfectly suited to any type of lifestyle.