Two Golden State destinations have been named among the most beautiful college towns in America, with Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz both making a new list of 11 picturesque places where students get higher education with a side of scenery.
House Beautiful unveiled its picks this week, looking for college towns that combine natural beauty with a laid-back atmosphere, along with the shops, coffee joints, restaurants, and watering holes that give students plenty to do even after graduation.
Beige cliffs stand in front of several buildings at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Klodien – stock.adobe.com
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