We walked down State Street on a whim, not realizing what we were about to see. But in the distance, there was music. And people wearing colorful, strange getups. It was all very festive and fun. Slowly, it began to sink in. We were in Santa Barbara for summer solstice week. Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara is always a partySanta Barbara started celebrating the summer … [Read more...] about Santa Barbara celebrates the summer solstice in style
Friday Fotos
Avila Beach to Ostrichland – the return trip begins
A foggy start—a typical summer dayThis was the day when we would be making a stop at Ostrichland on our way to Santa Barbara, but before we get to that, I have to say that one of the best things about The Inn at Avila Beach is they have a rooftop coffee bar called Joe Mammas. We absolutely LOVED Joe Mammas. From the killer mochas that put Starbucks to shame to the view, … [Read more...] about Avila Beach to Ostrichland – the return trip begins
Point San Luis Lighthouse
When we planned our visit to the Point San Luis Lighthouse, we learned that access is very limited. The only way to tour the actual building, which has been beautifully restored, is on a docent-led tour. Those tours are only available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.Getting there is an adventure on its ownThe first thing we saw upon arriving at the parking lot for our … [Read more...] about Point San Luis Lighthouse
Avila Beach — here we come!
The LA traffic gauntletOur EV road trip began at 6:45 am. A bright and sunny morning, it was the perfect time to leave San Diego. And a lousy time to drive through LA. After a quick stop in Costa Mesa for coffee, it felt like we were being bounced from one freeway red zone to another. By the time we hit US 101, the GPS had bounced me to one too many freeways. Right or … [Read more...] about Avila Beach — here we come!
Bataquitos Lagoon and the tale of the blue heron
Bataquitos Lagoon, a tranquil natural wonder in north San Diego County, is home to the blue heron and other wildlife. Here, the hunters, such as the heron and his fellow wader, the egret, search for new prey along the shore. It’s their way of satisfying an insatiable hunger. In some ways, the tale of the blue heron almost sounds like a good plot for a murder mystery, doesn’t … [Read more...] about Bataquitos Lagoon and the tale of the blue heron