Category Archives: Central Coast

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Posted on August 10, 2010 by james

Epitomising the casually sophisticated California lifestyle, Santa Barbara is among America’s most coveted destinations. Located on the California coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the landscape is lush and … Continue reading →

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Los Olivos Café

Posted on August 7, 2010 by james

The warmth of the wisteria-covered patio welcomes you at the Los Olivos Café. The connection between great wine and impeccable food is immediately apparent as you enter the restaurant. In the center, there’s a massive concrete fireplace and bar connecting … Continue reading →

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The Hitching Post

Posted on August 7, 2010 by james

Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. The … Continue reading →

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La Super-Rica

Posted on August 4, 2010 by james

Endorsed by the late Julia Child as one of the most authentic Mexican home-cooking restaurants around, La Super-Rica upholds the reputation brought upon it by the ultimate foodie spotlight. This taqueria shows up on almost every hit list of restaurants … Continue reading →

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El Capitan State Beach

Posted on July 30, 2010 by james

Turn off from Highway 101 along the Santa Barbara County coastline and drive down a windy, shade covered road to a guard station, to find this coastal gem, El Capitan State Beach. Alonzo Buell, brother of R.T. Buell, founder of … Continue reading →

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East Beach

Posted on July 30, 2010 by james

East Beach extends south over a mile from the wharf toward Montecito while West Beach extends north. East Beach sands are separated by a what appears as a small river tributary or stream seen in picture above and located where … Continue reading →

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Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

Posted on June 24, 2010 by james

The Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo was founded on June 3 of 1770 in the nearby settlement of Monterey, but was relocated to Carmel by Father Junípero Serra due to the interaction between soldiers stationed at the nearby Presidio … Continue reading →

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The 17 Mile Drive

Posted on June 19, 2010 by james

The 17 Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, United States, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses and mansions. It also serves as the main road through the … Continue reading →

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Mission Santa Barbara

Posted on April 22, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. More than 200 years later, the Mission … Continue reading →

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NOVO

Posted on April 16, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia The word NOVO or “new” is Brazilian Portuguese – a fresh global expression representing the ambiance and food of NOVO! Set against a rich, eclectic backdrop, NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an exotic dining … Continue reading →

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