Santa Barbara, a coastal city in California, is touted as the American Riviera for its sunny weather, excellent food and wine, remarkable architecture, and beautiful coastlines. Visit the famous Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the largest Fig tree in the United States. Located by the Amtrak Train station, the tree provides more than 21000 square feet of shade. Get a glimpse of the city’s early origin at the Old Mission found in 1786. The museum housed in the mission is filled with artifacts, archeological remnants, old photographs, and religious paraphernalia. Visit Santa Barbara County Courthouse, a fine example of colonial and Spanish revival architecture. Explore the mural room to learn about the history of the area. Whale cruises are a popular thing to do while in town. Take a cruise and spot humpback, fin, and blue whales apart from dolphin species.