U.S. 101 South - Santa Barbara County

U.S. 101 & California 1 south
 The next exit along U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is Exit 117, El Capitan State Beach. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) reach Exit 117, El Capitan State Beach. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is Exit 116, El Capitan Ranch Road. Photo taken 02/03/08.
Southbound U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) reach Exit 116, El Capitan Ranch Road. Photo taken 02/03/08.
The freeway again ends after Exit 116, El Capitan Ranch Road. The next intersection is with Gato Canyon Road. Photo taken 02/03/08.
After the Gato Canyon Road intersection, the U.S. 101 freeway resumes again. Photo taken 02/03/08.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 113, Dos Pueblos Canyon Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
After the Dos Pueblos Canyon Road interchange, U.S. 101 (and California 1) again reverts to an expressway alignment. A few at-grade intersections are located over the next two miles. Photo taken 11/29/04.
An end freeway sign is posted shortly thereafter, followed by a yellow warning sign for a pending intersection ahead. Photo taken 02/03/08.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 110, Hollister Avenue east to the city of Goleta and Winchester Canyon Road north through Goleta to Winchester Canyon. Photo taken 02/03/08.
U.S. 101 and California 1 enter the city of Goleta, which was incorporated in 2002. The 2000 Census for the formerly unincorporated community of Goleta showed a population of 55,204 people, but the Census figure includes a much larger geographical area than the city today encompasses. The 2006 Census estimate for the city of Goleta is 29,182 people. Photo taken 02/03/08.
All motorist services are available at each of the interchanges in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. U.S. 101 and California 1 approach Exit 110, Hollister Avenue. Hollister Avenue is the old alignment of U.S. 101 through downtown Goleta. Photo taken 02/03/08.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 110, Hollister Avenue east to the city of Goleta and Winchester Canyon Road north through Goleta to Winchester Canyon. Photo taken 02/03/08.
At the top of the ramp from U.S. 101 south to Exit 110, turn left to Winchester Canyon Road and right to Hollister Avenue east to downtown Goleta. Turn left to connect to Cathedral Oaks Road east through northern Goleta. Photo taken 02/03/08.
The next exit along U.S. 101 and California 1 south is Exit 108, Glen Annie Road and Storke Road to Goleta. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Use Storke Road south to Isla Vista (an unincorporated community of Santa Barbara County) and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). While there is a direct freeway connection from U.S. 101 to UCSB via California 217 from the east (south), Storke Road is the most direct route from the west (north). Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next five exits along U.S. 101 and California 1 south serve the city of Goleta. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) reach Exit 108, Glen Annie Road north and Storke Road south to UCSB and Isla Vista. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 107, Los Carneros Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The auxiliary lane formed by the on-ramp from Exit 108 becomes exit only for Exit 107, Los Carneros Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 107, Los Carneros Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 105, Fairview Avenue. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 105, Fairview Avenue. Use Fairview Avenue south to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 104, Patterson Avenue to California 217 west to UCSB. Photo taken 11/29/04.
This interchange sequence sign provides the distance to Exit 104, Patterson Avenue to California 217 west to UCSB; Exit 103, Turnpike Road; and Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 and California 1 reach Exit 104, Patterson Avenue to California 217 west to UCSB. At this interchange, U.S. 101 leaves Goleta and reenters unincorporated Santa Barbara County, although the area is developed. The next exit along southbound (eastbound) is Exit 103, Turnpike Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
This interchange sequence sign provides the distance to Exit 103, Turnpike Road; Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north; and Exit 101A, La Cumbre Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 103, Turnpike Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next interchange along U.S. 101 south is Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north. Photo taken 11/29/04.
This interchange sequence sign provides the distance to Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north; Exit 101A, La Cumbre Road; and Exit 100, California 225/Las Positas Road. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next nine exits all serve the city of Santa Barbara: Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north; Exit 101A, La Cumbre Road; Exit 100, California 225/Las Positas Road; Exit 99, Mission Street; Exit 98, Carrillo Street; Exit 97, California 225/Castillo Street; Exit 96B, Garden Street; Exit 96A, Milpas Street (to California 144/Sycamore Canyon Road); and Exit 94B, Hot Springs Road and Cabrillo Boulevard. The city of Santa Barbara has a long history, with a presidio built in 1782 and a mission established in 1786. The city of Santa Barbara was established on April 9, 1850. The population of the city is 92,325 as of the 2000 Census. While the official area of the city is 41.4 square miles, the area includes 22.4 square miles of water (mostly ocean, including a connection to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport near Goleta). Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 101B, California 154/State Street north. This is the first exit to serve the city of Santa Barbara and marks the eastern terminus of California 154, which began near Los Olivos at U.S. 101 Exit 146. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 (and California 1) south is Exit 101A, La Cumbre Road. Upon passing under State Street, U.S. 101 enters the city of Santa Barbara. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 101A, La Cumbre Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 and California 1 south is Exit 100, California 225/Las Positas Road south to Elings Park and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park. This exit also connects to Las Positas Road north to MacKenzie Park and changes into San Roque Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Use Las Positas Road north to the Earl Warren Showgrounds, which is located north of U.S. 101 and west of Las Positas Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next three exits along U.S. 101 and California 1 south are Exit 100, California 225/Las Positas Road; Exit 99, Mission Street; and Exit 98, Carrillo Street. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 and California 1 reach Exit 100, California 225/Las Positas Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
At the top of the off-ramp for Exit 100 is this trailblazer for California 225 south (east) along Las Positas Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 and California 1 south is Exit 99, Mission Street. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next three exits along U.S. 101 south are Exit 99, Mission Street; Exit 98, Carrillo Street; and Exit 97, California 225/Castillo Street. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 99, Mission Street. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 98, Carrillo Street. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Use Exit 98, Carrillo Street to downtown Santa Barbara. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 97, California 225/Castillo Street. Use this exit to the Santa Barbara Harbor, Yacht Club, and City College. Photo taken 11/29/04.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 97, California 225/Castillo Street to the Santa Barbara Harbor. At this interchange, short California 225 returns to U.S. 101 after departing at Exit 100. Photo taken 11/29/04.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 96B, Garden Street. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 96B, Garden Street. The next exit is Exit 96A, Milpas Street, which was formerly part of California 144 (note scraped off shield on overhead sign). Photo taken 09/29/07.
A U.S. 101 south reassurance shield is posted after the on-ramp from Garden Street. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The right lane will become exit only for Exit 96A (Milpas Street), and U.S. 101 will reduce to two southbound lanes shortly. This is a very common location for back-ups and delays due to the loss of the right lane at Exit 96A. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 and California 1 reach Exit 96A, Milpas Street (former California 144). To the remaining signed section of California 144, follow Milpas Street northwest to Monecito Street northeast. At the traffic circle intersection with Alameda Padre Serra, the state highway begins along Sycamore Canyon Road and travels north to California 192. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next two exits along U.S. 101 south are Exit 95, Los Patos Way (which is totally unsigned for some reason) and Exit 94B, Hot Springs Road northeast and Cabrillo Boulevard west to the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens and cemetery. Cabrillo Boulevard is a scenic route that follows the coastline toward the harbor and city college. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The ramp to Exit 94B, Hot Springs Road, Coast Village Road (north frontage road), and Cabrillo Boulevard is a left exit. The ramp to Exit 95 (Los Patos Way) is a right exit. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) reaches Exit 95, Los Patos Way. Note that trucks are prohibited from using this off-ramp and that only a gore point sign advises of the exit. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Immediately thereafter, southbound U.S. 101 meets the left off-ramp for Exit 94B, Hot Springs Road, Cabrillo Boulevard, and Coast Village Road (north frontage road). Both this exit and Exit 92 feature left exits due to the original design of this road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
A second overhead sign for the left off-ramp to Exit 94B, Hot Springs Road, Cabrillo Boulevard, and Coast Village Road is posted shortly after the first. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next three exits along southbound U.S. 101 serve the unincorporated community of Montecito: Exit 94A, Olive Mill Road; Exit 93, San Ysidro Road; and Exit 92, Sheffield Avenue. Montecito is located east of Santa Barbara and is a wealthy community that is home to several celebrities. The 2000 Census listed its population as 10,000. Photo taken 09/29/07.
U.S. 101 (and California 1) next approaches Exit 94A, Olive Mill Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
This mileage sign along U.S. 101 south provides the distance to Montecito (one mile), Ventura (26 miles), and Los Angeles (93 miles). Traffic merges onto U.S. 101 south from the Cabrillo Boulevard on the left, owing to an earlier design feature. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Use Olive Mill Road north to Westmont College, which is located in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The route to the college is a bit complicated, so be sure to consult a map prior to going. Photo taken 09/29/07.
U.S. 101 (and California 1) reaches Exit 94A, Olive Mill Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 (and California 1) south is Exit 93, San Ysidro Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
With the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains serving as a backdrop, southbound U.S. 101 enters the community of Montecito and passes under the Olive Mill Road bridge. Photo taken 09/29/07.
A second bridge carries traffic from Olive Mill Road onto U.S. 101 south (east). Note the older style bridge railing in both photos. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Use Exit 93 (San Ysidro Road north) to downtown Montecito (at intersection with California 192, Valley Road). Photo taken 09/29/07.
San Ysidro Road is a north-south road that connects parallel California 192 with U.S. 101 through Montecito. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 (and California 1) south reaches Exit 93, San Ysidro Road. Note the placement of the guide sign to allow for maximum visibility given the contours of and plantings along the roadway. Photo taken 09/29/07.
At the off-ramp to Exit 93, San Ysidro Road, the first guide sign for the next exit along U.S. 101 south appears (for Exit 92, Sheffield Drive, which is a left exit). Photo taken 09/29/07.
U.S. 101 passes under San Ysidro Road along one of the most beautifully landscaped sections of U.S. 101. Traditional Southern California Caltrans freeway landscaping appears with oleander in the median and eucalyptus and palms along the rights of way. Photo taken 09/29/07.
While following the landscape, U.S. 101 has limited sight distance in Montecito. A line of palms on the right (south) side of the freeway helps mark the upcoming roadway, and the oleander blocks the view of the opposing direction of travel. Photos taken 09/29/07.
The off-ramp to Exit 92, Sheffield Drive is a left exit. Photo taken 09/29/07.
A stand of trees unique to the region appear in the median of U.S. 101 east prior to Exit 92. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Prior to the off-ramp to Exit 92, Sheffield Drive, the first guide sign for the next exit along U.S. 101 south appears (for Exit 91, Wallace Avenue/Lookout Park Road to Summerland). Photo taken 09/29/07.
Traveling with four lanes through Montecito, U.S. 101 south reaches the left-hand ramp (Exit 92) for Sheffield Avenue. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Soon thereafter, southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 91, Wallace Avenue/Lookout Park Road to the unincorporated community of Summerland. Use this exit to the old alignment of U.S. 101 along Via Real on the north side of the freeway. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Downtown Summerland comes into view, with houses looking over the freeway toward the ocean. Photo taken 09/29/07.
A U.S. 101 reassurance shield is posted after the Summerland on-ramp from Wallace Avenue. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 90, Padaro Lane to Via Real (Old U.S. 101). Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 90, Padaro Lane to Via Real (Old U.S. 101). Photo taken 09/29/07.
This mileage sign along U.S. 101 south provides the distance to Carpinteria (four miles), Ventura (21 miles), and Los Angeles (88 miles). Photo taken 09/29/07.
A U.S. 101 reassurance shield is posted after the on-ramp from Padaro Lane. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 88, Santa Claus Lane. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Santa Claus Lane parallels U.S. 101 on the southwest side of the freeway. A series of gift shops and curios shops is found along Santa Claus Lane. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 88, Santa Claus Lane. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 87B, Carpinteria Avenue east into downtown Carpinteria. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Carpinteria Avenue is the old alignment of U.S. 101 through Carpinteria and would be a business route if it were so designated (between Exit 87B and Exit 84 (California 150). Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next six exits along U.S. 101 south serve the city of Carpinteria: Exit 87B, Carpinteria Avenue; Exit 87A, Reynolds Avenue; Exit 86B, Linden Avenue; Exit 86A, Casitas Pass Road; Exit 85, Bailard Avenue; and Exit 84, California 150/Rincon Road to Casitas Pass Road east. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The city of Carpinteria is the last city along U.S. 101 in Santa Barbara County. The population is 14,194 as of the 2000 Census. Annually, the city hosts an Avocado Festival. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 (El Camino Real) and California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) reach Exit 87B, Carpinteria Avenue east into downtown Carpinteria. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 87A, Reynolds Avenue south to Carpinteria. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The off-ramp to Exit 87A, Reynolds Avenue south is located after the Santa Ynez Avenue overpass. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 86B, Linden Avenue. Photo taken 09/29/07.
An unbannered U.S. 101 reassurance shield is posted after the on-ramp from Reynolds Avenue. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Use Linden Avenue south to downtown Carpinteria. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 86B, Linden Avenue. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 86A, Casitas Pass Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reach Exit 86A, Casitas Pass Road. For through traffic to Casitas Pass and Ojai, use California 150 at Exit 84. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 85, Bailard Avenue. Photo taken 02/03/08.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 85, Bailard Avenue. Photo taken 02/03/08.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 84, California 150 east to Ojai and Santa Paula. This route is mostly two lanes, with several winding mountainous stretches (especially between Ojai and Santa Paula). The 150 begins here and ends at California 126 in Santa Paula; California 126 continues east along the Santa Clara River Valley toward Fillmore and Santa Clarita, where it meets Interstate 5. Photo taken 02/03/08.
Use California 150 east to Lake Casitas, which is a reservoir located between Carpinteria and Ojai. To California 33 (Old U.S. 399) north, use California 150 east to Ojai, then turn north on California 33/Maricopa Highway. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 84, California 150 east to Lake Casitas, Ojai, and Santa Paula. The left two lanes continue south (east) on U.S. 101 and secret California 1 toward the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Line. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The next exit along U.S. 101 south is Exit 83, Bates Road. U.S. 101 passes under the California 150 overpass at this point. Photo taken 09/29/07.
This mileage sign provides the distance to Ventura (16 miles), Los Angeles (83 miles), and San Diego (198 miles). This is the first time San Diego appears as a control city on U.S. 101 south; it will be mostly forgotten on mileage signs until traveling south on Interstate 5 after downtown Los Angeles. Photo taken 02/03/08.
Southbound U.S. 101 reaches Exit 83, Bates Road. Photo taken 09/29/07.
The U.S. 101 freeway again ends at the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Line. This next section of at-grade expressway continues for about four miles via Mussel Shoals and La Conchita, then shifts back to freeway standards. Photo taken 09/29/07.
U.S. 101 and California 1 leave Santa Barbara County and enter Ventura County; this is the beginning of the storied Ventura Highway, which crosses Ventura County en route to Los Angeles. Photo taken 09/29/07.

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