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1. Santa Barbara is the birthplace of McConnell's Ice Cream.
2. There are countless beaches to choose from.
3. Don't feel like going to the beach? That's fine. SB has some breathtaking hikes.
4. Blenders. In. The. Grass.
5. State Street: shopping by day...
6. ... Bar hopping by night
7. SB is the home of the best burger in America.
8. Celebrities frequent SB as a vacation spot
9. Some celebrities even choose to take up a more permanent residence in SB.
10. The Old Spanish Days: a week of confetti eggs, Mexican food, and mariachi serenades.
11. And while we're on that topic, Santa Barbara freaking loves parades.
12. Where do SB locals get good Mexican food the rest of the year? La Super Rica Taqueria.
13. Or if you want to go super local, Lily's Tacos is where it's at.
14. Looking for a world-class surf spot? Look no further than Rincon.
15. Looking for a world-class university? University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has you covered.
16. Don't forget about Santa Barbara City College, the #1 community college in the nation.
17. The Santa Barbara Mission: Dubbed the "Queen" California's missions.
18. Speaking of old buildings... another local gem is Knapp's Castle.
19. The Funk Zone: Venice Beach with better parking.
20. Freebirds World Burrito in Isla Vista: not your average late night food.
21. Travel the world without leaving the 805: The French Festival
22. Don't worry, music fans, Santa Barbara hasn't forgotten about you.
23. Only in Santa Barbara can you attend one of the most popular Zumba classes in the world.
24. Craving some windmills and Danish food?
25. Finally, Santa Barbara is just, like, really pretty.
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