Naples is an unincorporated area in Santa Barbara County, California, United States on the south portion of the Gaviota Coast.[2] Also known as Dos Pueblos Ranch, it is located on U.S. Highway 101 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west-northwest of Isla Vista.[3]
Naples, California | |
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| Nickname: Dos Pueblos Ranch | |
  Naples, California  Naples, California | |
| Coordinates: 34°26′27″N 119°57′33″W / 34.44083°N 119.95917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 805 & 820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656581[1] |
Dos Pueblos refers to two Chumash villages that existed when in 1542 explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo wrote about seeing them.[4] The villages of Kuya'mu and Mikiw were across the creek from each other.[5] A subdivision map was filed to create a community but the parcels were not developed.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Naples". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Yamamura, Jean (December 9, 2020). "Two Pieces of Paradise Up for Auction". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ California Department of Transportation (2005). State Highway Map 2005 (Map). Retrieved June 6, 2019 – via David Rumsey Historical Map Collection.
- ^ Welsh, Nick (January 5, 2022). "Dos Pueblos Ranch Gets New Owner". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Kettmann, Matt (January 5, 2023). "Daring Dreams for Dos Pueblos Ranch". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Ethan (January 5, 2011). "Naples for Everyone?". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Modugno, Tom (October 19, 2014). "Naples". Goleta History. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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