Goleta

Articles

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  Best Backroads near the Central California Coast

  California’s central coast has backroads that few tourists ever get to see. Sure a drive down the Big Sur Coast is about as good as it gets from a pure […]

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  Pier Fishing in California

  Free fishing in California on public piers is a sport that is easy to get hooked on. Not only is ocean and bay pier fishing free in California (does not include piers on inland […]

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  Glamping on the California Coast

  Camping is a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of work. Glamping has many of the benefits of regular camping without the bothersome gear. You’ll pay a little more […]

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  The Lost Surf Breaks of California

  Sign near the gate at Hollister Ranch Over time California has lost access to some of its surf breaks. In most cases it’s because of private land ownership, state park […]

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  Famous Bridges of California

  Bixby Bridge – See the photographs below of the famous bridges. California has some of the most iconic bridges around. Today we take most of them for granted as we drive […]

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  These California Beach Destination Hotels and Resorts Will Completely Relax You

  A California beach vacation typically involves exploring charming coastal towns, shopping, dining, and perhaps even hiking, biking and boating. That being said, sometimes you just need to go on a […]

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  Farmers Markets on the California Coast

  When traveling on the California Coast a good way to get to know the city or neighborhood where you are staying is to visit the local farmers markets. We have […]

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Maps

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  The Historic Fishing Piers in California

  Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s […]

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  Hot Springs on the California Coast

  California has hot springs scattered about the state, but if you are traveling the California Coast then your options are limited. The central coast between Los Angeles and the San […]

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Attractions

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  South Coast Railroad Museum

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  Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove

  The Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove goes by several names including Ellwood Main Monarch Butterfly Grove as it is signed when you get there. It is located next to Ellwood Beach […]

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  Gaviota Hot Springs

  Gaviota Hot Springs is just up the highway from Gaviota State Beach and Campground. It’s more of a warm spring, but has been dammed up to create an inviting soaking […]

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Hotels

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  Bacara Resort & Spa

  If you are looking for that “WOW” factor, Bacara has it. It doesn’t come cheap and you wouldn’t want it that way in a place where people pour in to […]

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  Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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  Hampton Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

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