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…