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Stevens Park

The hike begins at the upper end of the park where the grass gives way to a wide dirt path which is very easy for even the youngest of children to walk on. Almost immediately you are immersed in canyon vegetation with oak trees and sycamore trees your companions.

El Capitan State Park

The beach front at El Capitan is so pleasant it is difficult to think of going anywhere else, but if you do you will find the beaches in either direction a wonderful treat.

Lookout Park

As you start down to the beach you’ll discover why this is such an attractive place to come: a spectacular vista, a mile of wide beach front and lots of space to set out towels and beach gear and still feel like you are by yourself.

Loon Point

The cliffs near the parking area for the Loon Point beach walk soar upward like a bird in flight. Below them is an isolated stretch of beach leading to Lookout Park, as well as a delightful stroll around Loon Point, if the tide permits.

Carpinteria Bluffs

Great sunset views, a harbor seal preserve and plenty of beach to explore in either direction.

On the Road – My Old Kentucky Home

When I was a kid growing up in Cincinnati, we could look from the bluffs where the mighty Ohio River cut through across and see Kentucky on the other side.

Rincon Beach

Though widely regarded as one of California’s premier surf spots, Rincon Beach provides a wonderful place to explore the wide, sandy beaches.

Zaca Fire Impacts Will Linger for Years

It’s been less than two months since flames raced through the Santa Barbara backcountry, burning more than 240,000 acres in a fire that took nearly two months and more than $120 million to put out. For a blaze that turned out to be historic in proportions-it was the county’s largest and the state’s second largest, at least in recorded history-it is remarkable how quickly the Zaca Fire has faded from our consciousness.

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