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.

Santa Barbara — home to the University of California, Santa Barbara — landed at number four on the list. The famously ritzy coastal enclave, roughly 90 miles…

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