Dylan, I have been to Santa Barbara (named by the early Franciscans after the great Saint Barbara ). As far as Southern California cities go Santa Barbara is one of the nicer places along the coast, and far enough away fro the Los Angles basin. Actually, I am a California native, born in Saint Mary's hospital, San Francisco, CA. . I got out years ago. - Millet

It is nice to be away from the noise and pollution from down south, however the traffic has been getting worse and worse here. It has something to do with everyone commuting to get to work as they can't afford to live the life they want in the town itself. There are still some nice trails to hike on and some agriculture but houses are replacing fields and orchards.

Wisconsin Poem

It' s Winter in Wisconsin
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At twenty-five below
Oh, how I love Wisconsin
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave Wisconsin
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!!!

Could be a Minnesota or Colorado poem too!