California

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Santa Barbara

The compromise city: a real town with real errands, and a pool at the end of every one of them.

By Armon & Linda · Year round

Striped cabanas and yellow umbrellas beside a hotel pool

We came here when we needed a pharmacy, a laundry and a week that did not depend on the weather. Santa Barbara has all three and a museum small enough to finish before anyone melts.

The waterfront path runs flat for two miles. We walked one of them and turned around, which is the correct amount.

Where we slept

Stays in Santa Barbara

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