Las Cruces (Spanish for "The Crosses")[2] is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California.[1] It lies at the split between California State Route 1, which travels north to Lompoc, and U.S. Route 101, which travels north to Buellton. The two routes coincide on the highway to the south through the Gaviota Gorge to the Gaviota Coast. The community lies within area code 805.
Las Cruces, California | |
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![]() ![]() Las Cruces, California ![]() ![]() Las Cruces, California | |
Coordinates: 34°30′29″N 120°13′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Santa Barbara |
Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Area code(s) | 805 & 820 |
GNIS feature ID | 1660894[1] |
The spot has long been a crossroads for travellers along the Central Coast.[3]
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County seat: Santa Barbara | ||
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