The Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California is open to the general public for tours and visitation Monday through Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is FREE. Is Santa Barbara open now? In a word, everything! The Santa Barbara that you know and love is open […]
All of Santa Barbara is gorgeous and fun, but downtown is where the action awaits you. If you’re a busy bee that enjoys shopping, dining, and nightlife, this is the area that awaits you. The main strip of downtown Santa Barbara is State Street, which is oozing culture and commotion. […]
“High aerobic activity in high temperature water can be dangerous,” according to the United States Water Fitness Association. Conversely, swimming in temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure. Is 70 degree water good swimming? When is the water warm enough to swim in? […]
Any water temperature below 70 degrees should be treated with caution for those not wearing a wetsuit or drysuit, the National Center for Cold Water Safety warns. When water temperatures are between 60 and 70 degrees it becomes progressively more difficult to control your breathing. Is 65 degrees warm enough […]
In the winter, heat is transferred from the water to the air above Santa Barbara, keeping it relatively warm. In the summer time, the opposite happens, and the water acts as a heat sink. It keeps Santa Barbara cool in the summer time. Does it get cold in Santa Barbara? […]
Based on the survey, these are the California beaches with the dirtiest water: Tijuana River mouth (San Diego County) Erckenbrack Park (Foster City, San Mateo County) Capitola Beach, west of the jetty (Capitola, Santa Cruz County) Gull Park (Foster City, San Mateo County) What are the dirtiest beaches in California? […]
The campus is incredibly beautiful with redwoods, statues, and tasteful architecture. What UC has the prettiest campus? University of California, Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara The most beautiful campus in California features an endless variety of captivating sights. Which UC campus is the best? UCLAUC rankings 2022 UC Rankings US […]
It is a good rule of thumb to study at least 2 hours per week for every hour you are in class. Therefore, if you are not devoting at least 2 hours of study time you probably won’t do as well as you’d like. How many hours should you spend […]
The website’s review of UC San Diego says, “The surrounding area is beautiful and all, and the UCSD campus has some nice features, but there’s way too much concrete. The repugnant main library looks like a cross between a spaceship and an especially drab head of broccoli.” Is UC San […]
UC Santa Cruz. UC Santa Cruz is among the campuses cited by Forbes magazine as the “most beautiful” in the world. What UC has the prettiest campus? University of California, Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara The most beautiful campus in California features an endless variety of captivating sights. Which UC […]
Widely considered to be the best public university system in the nation, the UC system attracts around 250,000 applications every year. Is the UC system prestigious? Academic excellence Times Higher Education ranked eight UCs among its “elite group” in its World University Rankings with UCLA and UC Berkeley being named […]
Like many beachside destinations, casual dress is the norm. Bring your swimsuit, sandals, walking shoes, and shorts. In case the night gets cool, make sure to bring a warm jacket and a pair of jeans. It does rain in Santa Barbara so an umbrella may come in handy. What do […]
Why does Santa Barbara smell like tar? Because of the seeps, a persistent oil slick forms, which is often pushed north and west by ocean currents. As the oil rises to the surface and floats, it coagulates and decomposes, resulting in tar formation. Why does it smell like tar in […]
I went swimming every day (three weeks) while in Santa Barbara in November. The water was fine. The only issue is the tar you sometimes find on your feet or towel, so be careful and clean your feet with some oil such as vegetable oil. You can park for free […]
1949. Snow is pretty rare in Santa Barbara (at least where we live, and not in the mountains) but it looks like the last reported snowfall was in 1949. Unfortunately, scientists don’t know when it will happen again. How many times has it snowed in Santa Barbara? Santa Barbara gets […]