It’s hard to pick a favorite beach in the Santa Barbara area, but if you really pushed me, I would probably say One Thousand Steps Beach. Located close to Shoreline Park, but with no real parking area, this beach is rarely busy, and it has some of the best coastal views in the entire area. […]
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Kimpton Goodland in Goleta / Santa Barbara Hotel Review
Disclosure: I was given a discounted rate during my stay, but all opinions are my own. Located 15 minutes from Santa Barbara in the town of Goleta, the Kimpton Goodland is one of the most fun boutique hotels I have stayed at on the central coast. The property retains that retro vibe while having all […]
Mission Santa Barbara: The Queen of the California Missions
Mission Santa Barbara is second only to San Juan Capistrano in beauty and popularity for the California Missions. It was the tenth mission established by the Spanish Franciscans, and it was planned to be created by Father Serra, but he passed away before he was able to. Father Lasuen ended up founding it in 1786. […]
Cold Spring Tavern in the Mountains Above Santa Barbara
Cold Spring Tavern is one of those historic places that has a fantastic atmosphere, great food, and a beautiful location to add to it. From the moment you walk into the quiet little log cabin and see the fire roaring, you will wish you had more time just to sit and listen to the stories […]
Chumash Painted Cave State Park in Santa Barbara
Chumash Painted Cave State Park, located in the mountains that overlook Santa Barbara, is a fun stop that will take you less than 15 minutes to see. It takes longer to drive up the hill from Santa Barbara then it does to see the state park. That being said, it was great to see how well-preserved […]