The Resume

(December 4, 1786- )
Population: 90,386 (as of 2013)
Located 95 miles west of Los Angeles, California

Why Santa Barbara, California might be annoying:

It was almost completely wiped out by an earthquake and tsunami (1812).
The main highway en route to the city (US-101) is winding, narrow, and rugged.
It was the setting of a soap opera of the same name.
Despite its name, University of California Santa Barbara is not located within the city limits.
It is actually located in an unincorporated area adjacent to Goleta, a neighboring city.
The area has been notorious for its party atmosphere particularly around spring.
22-year old Elliott Rodger went on a killing spree near UCSB.

Why Santa Barbara, California might not be annoying:

It is home to five colleges and universities.
Its courthouse has been praised as 'the most beautiful public building in the United States.'
The city has been promoted as 'America's Riviera' because of its warm Mediterranean climate comparable to the coast of Italy.
It was the setting for the television series Psych.'

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Lung Association's Cleanest U.S. Metropolitan Areas by Year-round Particles - Soot [2006] (Ranked: 24)
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 14]
• Cities
• Cities in California
• Cities in United States
• Dog Fancy's 1st Annual Pet Friendliest U.S. Cities [2005] (Ranked: 1)
• Profiles 36001-36250 (Ranked: 36228)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying