Santa Barbara

You'll drop anchor off Santa Barbara's south-facing coastline, backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains and a Spanish Colonial waterfront that gives this stretch of the California coast its 'American Riviera' nickname. It's a gorgeous spot to sit at anchor with the city's whitewashed architecture and palm-lined shore as your backdrop. From here you can dinghy in and explore the Funk Zone's breweries and wine tasting rooms, or head up to the lively downtown.