Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico became a Sister City in 1972. It is a beachside community in many ways similar to Santa Barbara.  Over the years, citizens of both cities have enjoyed active people-to-people contact.  Exchanges of all types have taken place to build strong links between our two cities.  Yearly activities include a well attended winter sojourn to Puerto Vallarta.  In return, our friends from Mexico are hosted in Santa Barbara homes in August during the annual Fiesta celebrating Old Spanish Days.  With the help of various community groups we have undertaken many humanitarian projects.  These include: donation of a decompression chamber; building a Rehabilitation Center and Clinic; yearly deliveries of supplies to disadvantaged schools; plus gifts of police equipment, renovated ambulances and fire trucks.  We are the largest sister city program in Santa Barbara.  Our membership is very involved in fostering sister city goals, and we have lots of fun.

More Information

·         Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee Web Site

Contact Information

·         David Gorbet
(805) 687-0057
davcaj@aol.com