1. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city economy includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for fully 35% of local employment. Education in particular is well-represented, with five institutions of higher learning on the south coast (the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, Antioch University, and the Brooks Institute of Photography).
   
   
2. Just before the turn of the century, oil was discovered at the Summerland Oil Field, and the region along the beach east of Santa Barbara sprouted numerous oil derricks and piers for drilling offshore. This was the first offshore oil development in the world; oil drilling offshore would become a contentious practice in the Santa Barbara area to the present day.
   
   
3. The median income for a household in the city was $47,498, and the median income for a family was $57,880. Males had a median income of $37,116 versus $31,911 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,466. About 7.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. If one compares the per capita income to the actual cost of living, the number of people living below the poverty line is considerably higher.
   
   
4. With its abundance of seafood, awareness of farming methods, and nearby wineries, Santa Barbara has many restaurants. In 2010, the SantaBarbara.com Restaurant Guide listed 693 separate restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries in the region.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

75.1%

1.6%

1.0%

3.5%

38.0%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Ciao-A Fine Salon -  Category: Hair Salons -   3011 De La Vina Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 569-9324  - (reviews)
   
   
2. LunaBella Make-up & Hair -  Category: Hair Salons -   Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (888) 985-1112  - (reviews)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Cajun Kitchen Cafe -  Category: Cajun -   1924 De La Vina St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 687-2062   - (reviews)
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Bethel Church Of God In Christ -   236 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-2885
   
   
2. New Covenant Worship Center -   821 State St., Santa Barbara, CA  - (visit website)
   
   
3. St Paul A M E Church -   502 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1610 (805) 962-1189  - (visit website)
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Velvet Jones -  Category: Entertainment -  Bringing the best in live music to Santa Barbara.   - 423 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2304 (805) 965-8676   - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Sol Food Festival
   Held in September   - (visit website)
   
   Sol Food Festival is a one day community created festival to raise awareness of the Sustainable, Organic, and Local food systems of Santa Barbara County. Enjoy enjoy local food, wine, and beer.