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Santa Barbara beach guide

Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Finding beaches in Santa Barbara is pretty easy: The 2.5 miles of coastline nearest downtown is divided by Stearns Wharf into East Beach and West Beach. These south-facing beauties attract about 10.6 million visitors a year, which is why the city makes no bones about comparing itself to France's Cote d'Azur or Italy's Amalfi Coast in claiming the title American Riviera. Here's a bit of history and an update on the beaches and what you can do nearby: Photo Gallery
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