Lying 11 miles east of Santa Barbara, the time-warped beach town of Carpinteria – so named because Chumash carpenters once built seafaring canoes here – is a laid-back place. You could easily spend an hour or two wandering in and… Read more
No other town does luxury or exudes an effortlessly chic vibe like Montecito. Walk among the stars, live a life of leisure, and learn a few things about what makes Santa Barbara so special with a getaway (or two) in… Read more
Known as the “American Riviera” and located on the longest south-facing stretch of coastline on the West Coast, Santa Barbara is nestled between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known as the “American Riviera” and located… Read more
The sport of surfing traveled from Hawaii to the amazing coast of California more than 100 years ago. There are hundreds of good surfing locations, from northern to southern California, and everything in between along The Golden State coast. The… Read more
Get ready….this is a long list! and I have only included the best beaches for each area! Visit the best southern California beaches for a great beach destination. From Santa Barbara to San Diego, each beach area has its own… Read more
The best Northern California beaches are in the areas of San Francisco Bay Area and the vast coastline north all the way to the border with Oregon. This region has many wild and windswept beaches that are excellent for beach… Read more