May 16th, 2012 
Kristin 
I had a 3-year-long love affair with Santa Barbara and am still not over it. The circumstances of our breakup were foreseeable, if not unavoidable, but I intend to return and put down roots one day. One day…
I attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and had a great experience, not only falling in love with the school, but also the surrounding areas. The natural beauty was unlike anything I had ever lived amongst before, having grown up in more of a desert-like environment.
I returned last weekend and was reminded again why I am so in love with this place.
Without further ado, here is a sampling of the best of Flickr’s Santa Barbara, California photos
*Each photo serves as a link to the artist’s page:
By Ava Apollo
By rondo jones
By BURИBLUE
By TheDreamSky
by BURИBLUE
Have you been to Santa Barbara? What did you think of it?
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I'm a former investment banker who quit my job, sold all of my belongings, and bid the life I knew goodbye in favor of searching for off-the-beaten-path adventures in Asia. I'm a SCUBA addict, humble student of Mandarin, passion fruit enthusiast, and above all, an adventurer. I plan nothing, and simply let things fall into place. For more information, visit the 
I cannot believe how great this pictures are. I have never been to Sants barbara, but it looks amazing.
It might be the prettiest locale in California, but I’m a little biased
Ahh! Ava, I LOVE Santa Barbara and had a love affair myself for the place. Maybe still have! Isla Vista and Goleta were amazing, and my girlfriend at the time went to school there. I dream of living there one day =)
I dream of living there too! I WILL live here again one day, darnit! Isla Vista was a very special place. Did you ever come for Halloween?
I have never been, but those photos are amazing, and I want to be there right now! I can see why you might have a love affair with Santa Barbara.
Put it on your list of places to visit, you won’t be sad you did.
I have never been to Santa Barbara, but have heard it’s wonderful. All of the California coast seems spectacular. Thanks for sharing.
The California coast really is spectacular. I haven’t even seen a big chunk of it. Thanks for stopping by!
SB is a one of my favorite places to travel to and honestly, it is the most beautiful. It really reminds me of Toscana. Very hilly and green, just majestic really. The architecture is the best part, at least for me. It’s just enjoyable to walk around and take it all in. But that entire encounter can be quite expensive. Do your research and find a good place to stay! The South Coast Inn (www.goleta-hotel.com) is always my go to whenever I travel there. Close to some good wine tasting and restaurants, its affordable and elegant.