Carpinteria State Beach, CA: A walk along the cliffs

Carpinteria State Beach is a bit south of Santa Barbara. While staying in Santa Barbara, we took one day to head out and see where the road took us. We discovered this park and spent a good amount of time here, walking the along the cliffs and wherever the path took us. There were a…

Cool tree: Carpinteria State Beach, CA

I loved this tree for some reason. I did a couple of edits, which is your favorite? Original: Brightened: Black and White version #1: Black and White version #2:

Santa Barbara Sunrise

I confess. I have a beach addiction. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau

Next Stop: Santa Barbara, CA

My birthday celebration road trip started in Joshua Tree National Park, then continued in Death Valley National Park (where I had a most amazing experience!). The next stop was Santa Barbara, California. I found a beautiful hotel near the beach with a lovely location. The Blue Sands Inn was walking distance from the beach, the…