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    Kayakers enjoy the view of Santa Barbara from the ocean June 19, 2012.
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    Miguel Jasso, 18, and his girlfriend, Ariana Gil, 17, both of Santa Barbara cuddle under a tree overlooking the ocean June 19, 2012.
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    The old courthouse clock tower in Santa Barbara offers a panaramic view of the town from 4 stories high.
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    A panoramic view of Santa Barbara seen on a foggy morning from the old courthouse June 19, 2012.
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    A view inside the old courthouse in Santa Barbara.
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    A view inside the old courthouse in Santa Barbara.
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    Pedestrians walk along the glamourous State Street in Santa Barbara.
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    Julia Crohn, a sales associate at So Good Collections, spontaneously models a miniature hat for sale on State Street in Santa Barbara.
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    Floral displays are common amongst the white stucco and red tiled buildings making Santa Barbara have a cohesive beautiful feel everywhere you turn.
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    For only 25 cents (going up to 50 cents soon) the Downtown Waterfront Shuttle transports passengers up and down a two-mile stretch of Santa Barbara's State Street, popular for its shopping June 19, 2012.
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    Beautiful tiled stairs in a shopping center in Santa Barbara.
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    A surfing motif is present in one of the best breakfast spots in Santa Barbara, Esau's Cafe.
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    A plant and tile artwork outside a building in Santa Barbara.
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    A line snakes outside of famous La Super-Rica Taqueria in Santa Barbara June 19, 2012. Former Santa Barbara resident, Julia Childs, said this was her favorite place for tacos. Now tourists and locals alike flock to this taqueria.
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    Customers of La Super-Rica Taqueria dine on plastic chairs in the simple patio of the restaurant.
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    Martin Gonzalez, the brother of the owner of La Super-Rica Taqueria hands out a customer's order with a smile.
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    Delicious food at La Super Rica Taqueria. From left is a quesadilla on homemade tortillas with guacamole, a vegetable tamale with chayote, corn, zucchini and potato, and chile pasilla with onions, melted cheese and herbs over corn tortillas. It was accompanied with a watermelon drink with fresh watermelon pieces in it.
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    Lounge chairs at night at the Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara June 18, 2012. All of the rooms were painted by UC Santa Barbara students.
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    Art and signage in "The Funk Zone," which is a slice of bohemia located between the Amtrak Station and the beach.
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    Murals on the sides of walls in "The Funk Zone," a little slice of bohemia between the Amtrak Station and the beach in Santa Barbara.
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    Artist and poet Daniel Swann in his studio in the "Funk Zone" in Santa Barbara.
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    A piece of artwork by artist, Daniel Swann, who works in the area called "The Funk Zone" in Santa Barbara. This little doorway invites visitors to open it. Inside you will find...
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    É this picture of Einstein. This piece of humorous artwork is by artist, Daniel Swann, who works in the area called "The Funk Zone" in Santa Barbara.
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    James O'Mahoney of Santa Barbara is the founder of the Santa Barbara Surfing Museum which is open to the public for free on Sundays. His museum is in a small area nicknamed "The Funk Zone," which is a slice of bohemia located between the Amtrak Station and the beach.
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    A guitar made with abalone shells on display in the Santa Barbara Surfing Museum.
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    Skateboards and other memorabilia on display in the Santa Barbara Surfing Museum.
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    Jen Santarossa, the manager of Municipal Winemakers in the Funk Zone, pours a glass of wine for her husband, Mike who just got off work. The funky, down-to-earth tasting room offers tastings in a laid back environment less than one block away from the beach.
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