Category Archives: Santa Barbara ‘Scenery’
Entering the Mystical Realm of Santa Cruz Island
{Edited Version published in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – September 17, 2010} If You Go: What: A kayaking expedition on Santa Cruz Island with Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara When: Year Round Duration: All Day or Several Days Cost: … Continue reading →
Soaring Silently Above the Valley
{Edited Version Published in the Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine = September 10, 2010} If You Go What: Picking berries or nuts; Flying in a glider Where: Morrell Nut & Berry Farm 1980 Alamo Pintado Road – Solvang; Windhaven Glider … Continue reading →
Scenery (8/20/10): Mythical Animals of the Valley
If You Go What: Visiting Alpacas, Miniature Horses and Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez Valley Where: Silver Sun Alpacas, 3030 Baseline Avenue – Santa Ynez, 637-0637; Beckmen Vineyards Tasting Room, 2670 Ontiveros Road – Los Olivos, 688-8664; Quicksilver Ranch, 1555 … Continue reading →
Following the Old Hwy 1 into Guadalupe
{Edited Version Published in “Scenery” Column in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – June 18, 2010} If You Go What: Exploring the town of Guadalupe How: 101 North; Exit Main Street in Santa Maria and follow it West; Right on … Continue reading →
A Canyon Adventure by Horseback
{Edited Version Published in “Scenery” Column in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – April 16, 2010} If You Go What: Horseback Riding at Circle Bar B Stables followed by a soak at Avila Hot Springs Resort How: Hwy 101 North … Continue reading →
Making a Day of it on the Polo Field
{Edited Version Published in the “Scenery” column in the Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – May 28, 2010} If You Go What: Watching a polo match Where: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3375 Foothill Road – Carpinteria How: 101 … Continue reading →
San Ysidro Creekside Enchantment
Scenery: San Ysidro Creekside Enchantment BY TYLER BLUE NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT July 16, 2010 12:25 PM IF YOU GO What: San Ysidro Canyon How: 101 to San Ysidro Road in Montecito; Head toward mountains; Right on East Valley Road; Left on … Continue reading →
A Lark on the Land Shark
{Edited Version Published in “Scenery” column in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – March 26, 2010} IF YOU GO Land and Sea Tours on the Land Shark Where: State Street at Stearns Wharf When: Noon and 2 p.m. Daily (weather … Continue reading →
Awe-Inspiring Ojai
{Edited Version Published in “Scenery” column in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – January 29, 2010} If You Go Destinations: Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road, 646-5508 Ojai Valley Museum, 130 West Ojai Avenue, 640-1390 (Thursday through Sunday) Janis’ Art Garden … Continue reading →
Solvang Musuem Hopping
{Edited Version Published in “Scenery” column in Santa Barbara News-Press Scene Magazine – April 2, 2010} If You Go What: 1) Elverhoj Museum, 2) Hans Christian Anderson Museum and 3) Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum Where: 1) 1624 Elverhoj Way 2) … Continue reading →