Category Archives: Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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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La Super-Rica

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

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

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 Santa Barbara

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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Foxen Canyon Road

Image by gsind via Flickr The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is home to some of the most accomplished winemakers in California, where you will find a diverse selection of world class wines. The South of the trail is dominated by … Continue reading

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Los Olivos

Image via Wikipedia This charming historic town of 1,000 residents is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Recognized for its expansive views in the center of Santa Barbara’s 50 wineries and horse ranches, it is a rewarding and relaxing … Continue reading

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