Going on an Adventure.

Another place in Santa Barbara to go adventuring in is El Paseo. Not just the restaurant (though that place is damn good), but the little court yards and hideaways around it. One can simply lounge in the courtyard, or go exploring through the passages to see what they can find.

There are many other pictures of this place that I could have taken, but I think I’ll just leave discovering the rest of this place up to you, hm?

-You Local Santa Barbarian

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Song of ze Day: Send Me On My Way by Rusted Boot

Welcome to Sunny California

One thing any visitor to Santa Barbara must do, is take a drive through the back roads and mountains of SB County. (This somewhat relates to the Cold Springs Tavern post, as you must drive through this area to get there.) You don’t even really need a destination, as the sights are enough on their own. I took these pictures on my way to Cold Springs Tavern the other day, so you can see what I mean.

Now isn’t that a swell sight? And that sure as heck isn’t all there is, either. Driving on the winding roads through all the trees and hills is absolutely breathtaking. I strongly suggest a drive through here.

-Your Local Santa Barbarian

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Song of ze Day: Our Town by James Taylor (and McQueen and Sally by Randy Newman. My song of choice when driving through back roads and mountains.)

I’ve Gone Bizerk

I’m sure many Santa Barbara locals will recognize the store Bizerk. With it’s wildly outrageous costumes and accessories, Bizerk is the best place to go to find everything you need for your Halloween costume, or even just to goof off! This exciting store can be found on the ocean side of Haley, on State st. It’s right between Energy Tattoo, and Indochine restaurant.

So if you happen to be downtown and you’re bored, or if you’re looking for some costume things, I highly recommend Bizerk. One could spend hours in there!

-Your Local Santa Barbarian

P.S. If you have any suggestions for places to go or things to see in SB, feel free to email me at: yourlocalsantabarbarian@gmail.com

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Thank you! ❤

Song of ze Day: Let’s Dance to Joy Division by the Wombats

Over the River and Through the Woods

Last weekend, I went up into the mountains behind SB with my family to have lunch at Cold Springs Tavern. And, I must say, I forgot how incredibly cool that place is.

It gets surprisingly crowded on the weekends, especially Sundays, but it’s worth waiting for a table. They have delicious food and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. And it’s not just one building. You can walk around and take a look at all the other shacks, and there is a small bar next door where you can get a drink or wait for your table.

While you cannot actually go into most of these places (excluding the restaurant, bar, and bathrooms, of course) it’s still quite a fun experience! I advise every one of you to check this place out.

-Your Local Santa Barbarian

Song of ze Day: Rocky Raccoon by The Beatles