Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Santa Barbara Islands

SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS, a group of islands off the coast of California, extending about 175 miles. They lie opposite Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties, at a distance varying from 20 to 65 miles. They are nine in number, and consist of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Barbara, Santa Catalina, San Clemente, San Nicholas, and San Juan.