Located in Southern California’s “American Riviera,” this point-to-point course begins in the scenic Goleta Valley with its lush lemon and avocado orchards, winds through Santa Barbara’s picturesque Mesa community, and finishes with a stunning two-mile descent to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Finishers and their families can celebrate in charming downtown Santa Barbara with its abundance of quality shops, museums and restaurants, or hop on a wine-tasting or whale-watching tour for some adventure. Combining vibrant cultural sophistication with breathtaking outdoor splendor, Santa Barbara offers the ideal destination marathon. The Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon is a USATF-sanctioned event and a Boston Marathon qualifier