Category: Travel and Adventure

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Santa Barbara: IF YOU CAN’T LIVE THERE, AT LEAST VISIT

 

 

The City Hall is enticing, historic and free!

City Hall

Southern California has romantic architecture, which in some cases may seem to be influenced by the different genres of various movie eras and Europe.  For instance, Silents or Art Deco.

Not just utilitarian, it transports you!

Be sure to hit the beach while you’re there…

And take walk out on the wharf…

Visit one of the restaurants and take in the views while dining on the cuisine.

If you enjoy history, you should appreciate the old Mission district.

Down Town!

Shopping!

 

 

Food!

Entrancing Evenings

View from our hotel window the next morning.

There is a vibrant downtown area with plenty of shopping and great food!

You really can’t go wrong in Santa Barbara

Go ahead and visit!

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Mission San Juan Capistrano

In The Spring

The weather and flowers are at their  best

during the spring.  So it is the perfect time to visit

what  is known as The Jewel of the Missions.

 

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Artists abound!

This chapel was built in 1782. Another more ornate sanctuary was built, but was destroyed in a terrible earthquake.  Subsequently, the parishioners moved back to this chapel. It is known for being the oldest building in California still in operation.

 

These picturesque ruins are what is left after a 7.5 earthquake hit the region during the Christmas holiday season in 1812. Sadly 42 people lost their lives there that day.

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Exquisite art of the mission is on display.

Evidence of the calamitous earthquake is still seen in the present day ruins.

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This serene setting can be enjoyed on a regular basis if you live close enough, because season tickets may be purchased.

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Two Unexpected Attractions along the PCH of SoCal

Will Roger’s Ranch

There is a Polo Field there!!

Will Rogers was a beloved entertainment personality of the 20th Century.  And he was the Mayor of Beverly Hills.  He also owned this ranch by the coast.

You will be enamored with the Getty Villa. It is free! You only have to pay for parking.

For some first rate eats, that are as rich in flavor as the local vibe, be sure and stop in at Neptune’s Net.