Santa Barbara Downtown Food Tasting

Santa Barbara - La Arcada Plaza Embarking on a tour is an excellent way to acquaint oneself with a new city, and for food enthusiasts, a food tasting tour is an absolute delight.

After thorough research, I opted for Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours. They provide two distinct food tours in the Santa Barbara area, with the option to personalize them as private tours.

We chose a private tour for two in light of COVID-19 concerns and for a more tailored experience.

Big Sur, California

Big Sur - Bixby BridgeBig Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California, between Carmel and San Simeon. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery, including towering cliffs, crashing waves, cascading waterfalls, and lush redwood forests. 

The name “Big Sur” is said to come from the Spanish phrase "El Sur Grande," which means "the big south." The region was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, who were forced out by Spanish settlers in the 18th century.

Balboa Park

nullThe city of San Diego and the greater San Diego county are home to beautiful beaches, popular attractions, hiking trails, and many more adventures.

Many people come to the city to enjoy SeaWorld’s exhibits and shows or the world-famous San Diego Zoo, but there is much more to explore around town. 

You can spend days visiting the museums at Balboa Park, take a sunset dinner cruise in the harbor, or climb aboard an Aircraft Carrier. 

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Balboa Park is a sprawling 1200-acre park full of open spaces, gardens, hiking trails, and lots of museums. The park is also home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. 

Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach - The Strand

Manhattan Beach is a gorgeous little downtown with stunning sunsets on a clean beach, great restaurants, and a safe and happy vibe to spend the evening.

This coastal town sits between Hermosa Beach to the south and Los Angeles to the north, with a busy downtown district and great beach activities.  

Paradise Falls Hike

Paradise Falls, caAt the end of August in Southern California, you don’t expect to find running water and a beautiful cascading waterfall – but that is exactly what we found during our hike through Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks, California.

Thousand Oaks is situated at the southern end of Ventura County adjacent to Los Angeles County. The area in and around TO, as it is called by its residents, is full of parks and recreational facilities.

Our surprising waterfall was hidden within a deep valley at the park - near Avenida De Los Arboles and North Big Sky Drive intersection. Free parking is available off West Avenida De Los Arboles.