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our area. The University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Antioch University, Brooks Institute of Photography, and Westmont College attract students and professors of all disciplines and subjects from all over the world. Santa Barbara City College has long been regarded as one of the finest community colleges in the nation and several of UCSB’s professors have been honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. All of the places, events and institutions mentioned above do not even begin to encompass the entirety of the Santa Barbara community. The links listed below are a good start, but as anyone who has ever spent any time here

eat, drink and enjoy. The California Avocado Festival is a yummy event in which fresh avocados abound and the prize for “Best Guacamole” is sought after by all. The Harbor and Seafood Festival celebrates the opening of lobster season by sharing seafood delicacies at the Santa Barbara Harbor. The event also features music, environmental exhibits and more. November Santa Barbara National Amateur Horse Show is a nationally acclaimed show that features future Olympic Equestrians. December Christmas Parade, a holiday staple. The parade brings holiday cheer all around downtown Santa Barbara; no Scrooges allowed. Folk and Tribal Arts