Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 3)

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (August 2023) My partner and I took it easy on our last day in Santa Barbara: our train back to Los Angeles wasn't until 16h45, so we had almost the full day to see a bit more in town. We had another delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast at the hotel before we … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 3)

Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 2)

Santa Barbara Harbor (August 2023) After a good night's sleep, my partner and I woke up on our second full day in Santa Barbara, ready to go out and explore some more. We had a decent breakfast in our hotel, which consisted of a freshly-made omelet and solid coffee-- there was a small table for … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 2)

Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 1)

On Stearns Wharf (August 2023) Last August, my partner and I had an extended weekend in Santa Barbara. We visited to celebrate my partner's birthday, and we spent a few nights exploring this coastal city in central California. Our visit was short and packed, but fun overall, as it was also a way to get … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California (PART 1)

Destination: Santa Barbara, California

Mission Santa Barbara (March 2022) Santa Barbara is a coastal city located just 90 miles/145 km from Los Angeles, along the central coast of California. Home to just 88,000 residents, the city is a notable change to the nearly 4 million of its neighboring LA-- in contrast to the big city life, Santa Barbara feels … Continue reading Destination: Santa Barbara, California