{"id":21797,"date":"2014-08-26T15:43:49","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T22:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=21797"},"modified":"2014-08-26T17:00:25","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T00:00:25","slug":"moving-to-santa-barbara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2014\/moving-to-santa-barbara\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Santa Barbara, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located on what\u2019s been dubbed the American Riviera, Santa Barbara is one of the most coveted cities to call home. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, this tranquil getaway spot is only 90 miles north of Los Angeles. From the rich cultural history reflected in the old Spanish architecture to the trendy boutique restaurants overlooking the ocean, there are so many reasons to get moving to Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n

Transportation that will get you moving to Santa Barbara<\/h2>\n
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Santa Barbara: Amtrak Station California<\/a> by Loco Steve<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trolleys, trains, tandem bicycles, take your pick! Santa Barbara offers a variety of transportation options. As a popular stop on the Amtrak pacific coast rail, Santa Barbara offers visitors and residents many car-free transportation<\/a> alternatives. Trollies and shuttles<\/a> offer tourists transportation up and down State Street and neighboring areas while they get their\u00a0shopping done without worrying about a parking spot. Rent a bike and enjoy that ocean air as you ride along the coastline.<\/p>\n

Moving to Santa Barbara for the Shopping<\/h2>\n
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Shopping Addicts<\/a> by Damian Gadal<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Santa Barbara combines the beauty of the outdoors and the luxury of boutiques to create a unique shopping experience. It\u2019s all your favorite shops laid out on beautiful rambling streets known as \u201cEl Paseo\u201d and State Street that will take you back to the old Spanish days while you sip your favorite ice coffee. If you’re moving to Santa Barbara for the shopping make sure to bring your reusable bags for eco-friendly style.<\/p>\n

Santa Barbara is a Great Getaway<\/h2>\n
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Downtown Santa Barbara<\/a> by Damian Gadal<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to get away? Santa Barbara is the go to weekend getaway for most Californians. Moving to Santa Barbara is an escape from city life. Imagine feeling the\u00a0ocean breeze, visiting the neighboring vineyards and sailing away on your\u00a0sailboat? With a harbor nearby, many lovers of the sea are moving to Santa Barbara and taking sail into the Pacific Ocean on the weekends.<\/p>\n

Moving to Santa Barbara Brings you Closer to Nature<\/h2>\n

Moving to Santa Barbara gives you the unique opportunity to\u00a0become a regular at the Santa Barbara Zoo<\/a>. Become a sponsor and visit your favorite wild animal each week in their enriched environment. If you’re more of a marine lover, moving to Santa Barbara means you are able to go whale watching<\/a> regularly at the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. With more than 30 species of whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions you’re sure to see one of your favorites. \u00a0If you’re planning on moving to California<\/a> \u00a0or looking for a laid back\u00a0coastal town, moving to Santa Barbara may be the beachtown you’ve been looking for.<\/p>\n

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d156.3sixty5 – A little closer…<\/a> by \uf8ff edwardconde<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you moving to Santa Barbara? Tell me about your favorite spots in the comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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