Santa BArbara County

3 Must Stops

Yulia A.K.

Driving through Santa Barbara county is an absolute pleasure. You can turn on any exit from PCH  and find some real deal gems. Here are 3 that I found.

Driving through

1st Stop

When driving from LA have your first stop in Carpinteria. Have breakfast and watch lazy seals and white sand beaches.

LAzy and cute

Just south from the downtown there is a seal sanctuary. Be gentle and try not to make loud sounds. The best time to find seals is December through May.

Shop for antiques 

Downtown is filled with small antique shops and it is a real pleasure to browse through them .

2nd stop

Several miles north lays a beautiful historic city of Santa Barbara.

If you are up for a stay, explore downtown and have lunch in one of the cute restaurants off the street.

History

Filled with colonial architecture and history Santa barbara has a unique charm. Taste wine from nearby wineries. Visit the minastery.

Magical views

Head north up the mountain. Drive through miles of beautiful green hills, see wineries from the top of the hill. 

Solvang

Charming Danish village hidden in the mountains that preserves history, traditions combining it with an amazing climate.

Food & Wine

Solvang is the place for the best food and wine! starting with carefully crafted sausages , following with traditional freshly baked goods and oaring with local wines.