I use SantaBarbaraYP as a Local Business Directory a little bit, and I can say that it is a really useful thing for locals, although, of course, ideally there should be a few additional features for improvement. Unlike global services like Yelp or Google, this search engine is focused exclusively on businesses and enterprises in Santa Barbara and its surroundings. In fact, this is a slightly different approach, because you are not just looking for information about some place, but in fact, participating in supporting the local community. Here you can find cafes, repair services, and even lawyers or therapists - everything you might need in everyday life. What I like is that it hosts only those companies that are really interested in the life of their area. You can feel it, because they themselves enter details about their promotions or discounts. Another thing: the information on SantaBarbaraYP is very relevant. Many large services have a situation where reviews or business data itself become outdated because these resources cover not only Santa Barbara but also many other cities, which can lead to problems with relevance. On SantaBarbaraYP this almost never happens because everything is strictly local. Another plus for me is the availability of reviews and ratings, so if I doubt whether to go to a store or restaurant, I can just look at the reviews, and this helps me make a decision.