Less than two hours up the coast from Los Angeles, the charmed enclave of Santa Barbara lies along a stunning stretch of Central California coast, set against an eye-popping backdrop of soaring mountains. This affluent yet easygoing small city is a favorite resort getaway, and a leading destination for foodies, wine lovers (the acclaimed Santa Barbara Wine Country is just north), and outdoors enthusiasts (the climate is mild and sunny). Here's a gallery and guide to gay-friendly Santa Barbara.
 Days Inn Buellton-Solvang, which appeared prominently in the movie Sideways |  Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara, a luxe resort in tony Montecito |  Elsie's, a cool and offbeat neighborhood lounge downtown |  Coast Village Road, the main retail and dining strip in Montecito |
 Four Seasons Beach and Cabana Club at the Biltmore in Montecito |  Hitching Post restaurant in Buellton, made famous in the movie Sideways |  Franciscan Inn, a mid-priced and well-kept hotel near Stearns Wharf and beach |  Fess Parker Winery, a key stop on the Santa Maria and Los Alamos Valley trail |
 Paseo Nuevo shopping center, an upscale mall on downtown State Street |  Anapamu Street, a typically pleasant, tree-shaded residential row downtown |  Reds Wine Bar and Tapas, a downtown complement to the emerging urban wine trail |  Los Olivos Tasting Room and Wine Shop. |
