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Santa Barbara County

The Big List of 100+ Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California

Last Modified: April 15, 2021

I love visiting unusual places and go out of my way to exploring them when traveling around California. Whether it is a hike, a restaurant, or just a collection of odd things, this list is dedicated to the unique stuff I have found in Southern California (from Kern County down). It will be an ever-expanding and […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: featured, Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara

Last Modified: May 15, 2020

Located in the hills above Santa Barbara, this short trail takes you to a rock that looks like a lizard’s mouth. Whether or not it really looks like one is up for debate, but that is the name given to this rock formation, and it is a fun short hike in the area with great […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

Victorian Mansion Bed and Breakfast: 50’s Suite in Los Alamos

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Disclosure: This experience was provided free of charge; all opinions are my own. Tucked away in the small town of Los Alamos on Highway 101, the Victorian Mansion Bed and Breakfast is one of the most enjoyable hotels I have stayed at in a long time. I am a huge fan of the unique spots […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hotels Tagged With: Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County

Knapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara’s Famous Mansion Ruins (Closed)

Last Modified: August 29, 2020

As of 2020, this hike is private property and is now closed. It is being rebuilt and is no longer open to the public. This information is just for historic purposes. Knapp’s Castle is a very popular hike in the hills above Santa Barbara, both because it has fantastic views and because it is less […]

Filed Under: Abandoned, Central California, Hikes, Historical Structures Tagged With: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

Point Castillo Walk in the Santa Barbara Harbor

Last Modified: May 9, 2020

Point Carrillo is a fantastic viewpoint on the harbor in Santa Barbara. It is accessed via an easy half mile trail that is used by visitors and locals alike. If you are looking for a way to be active while staying in the city or an excellent viewpoint for sunrise, then read on for all […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes Tagged With: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

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Josh from California Through My Lens My name is Josh, and for the last 10 years, I have been exploring as much of California as I possibly can. This site is a collection of those adventures to encourage you to get out and explore California for yourself. More about me.

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