Santa Barbara

No more than 2 hours from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara feels like you’re somewhere other than California. With its hints of Spain everywhere from the architecture to the laid-back lifestyle to the abundant flowers to the ocean just steps away, Santa Barbara will always be one of my favorite spots in California.

Cool off with delicious ice cream at McConnell’s

Spend the morning or afternoon at Butterfly or Santa Claus beaches

Have a spa day at Belmond El Encanto

Feast on a yummy family style dinner at The Lark

Jeannine’s Bakery

The Lark

Three Pickles Deli

McConnell’s Ice Cream

Belmond El Encanto Dining Room

Bouchon

Toma

Cadiz

Crushcakes

Belmond El Encanto

Hotel Californian

Rosewood Miramar

Bacara Resort & Spa

Butterfly Beach

Santa Claus Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Stearns Wharf

Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

State Street shopping

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Botanical Garden

Santa Barbara Wine Collective