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Mission Santa Barbara.

A secluded beach accessed by wooden staircase from the Mesa.

Spanish style courthouse.

Entrance to the downtown El Paseo shopping mall.

A bloom brightens the day.

The Paradise Cafe.

Owner Tina Takaya outside Brigitte’s on State St.

An elegant Spanish tile.

The corner of State & Haley is a hub of Old Town Santa Barbara.

Marsha makes a mean Margarita at [...]

Santa Barbara December 2000

December is an excellent time to visit Santa Barbara, the skies are clear, the temperatures in the 70’s and there is a festive air. As usual I made my annual trip down from Oregon by plane via [...]

Santa Barbara Travel Guide Index Page – Santa Barbara, California, USA

The Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Below you will find links to all of the articles in the Santa Barbara Travel Guide, from monthly updates to related pieces.
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Monthly Updates

October 99 Article – An introduction [...]

Santa Barbara – Eating Out

Santa Barbara has over 500 bars and restaurants. It’s a gourmet’s paradise and offers delights to please any taste. In Santa Barbara, folks dress pretty casual and wear shorts at lot. As a rule you may want to dress a little smarter in the evening, but don’t stress on it. These are a few [...]

Santa Barbara – Accommodation

Santa Barbara is a home to the wealthy and also a vacation spot for many around the World. With that in mind it’s not surprising that prices are on the spendy side when looking for a place to stay. There’s one backpacker hostel which I would recommend strongly if you’re looking to save cash.

Another [...]

Getting Around In Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a fairly small town and visitors find it very accessible. The main street is State St (map). and most of the restaurants and bars can be found on or just off of there.

Getting Around In Santa Barbara
The local bus station is located at Chapala/Carrillo St, next to the Greyhound station and is [...]

Getting Around in Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, California, USA

Getting Around In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a fairly small town and visitors find it very accessible. The main street is State St (map). and most of the restaurants and bars can be found on or just off of there.
Getting Around In Santa Barbara
The local bus station is located at Chapala/Carrillo St, next to the [...]

Santa Barbara Pictures – Santa Barbara, California, USA

Santa Barbara, Pictures

Mission Santa Barbara.

A secluded beach accessed by wooden staircase from the Mesa.

Spanish style courthouse.

Entrance to the downtown El Paseo shopping mall.

A bloom brightens the day.

The Paradise Cafe.

Owner Tina Takaya outside Brigitte’s on State St.

An elegant Spanish tile.

The corner of State & Haley is a hub of Old Town Santa Barbara.

Marsha makes a mean [...]

Eating Out in Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, California, USA

Eating Out in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has over 500 bars and restaurants. It’s a gourmet’s paradise and offers delights to please any taste. In Santa Barbara, folks dress pretty casual and wear shorts at lot. As a rule you may want to dress a little smarter in the evening, but don’t stress on it. [...]

Accommodation in Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, California, USA

Accommodation in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a home to the wealthy and also a vacation spot for many around the World. With that in mind it’s not surprising that prices are on the spendy side when looking for a place to stay. There’s one backpacker hostel which I would recommend strongly if you’re looking to [...]