Regular readers will know that I am a contributor to Around the World radio, which is based in Santa Barbara. So it was great to finally meet up with the team in the studio and enjoy lunch at the Endless Summer Cafe
After lunch I walked around 5 miles, down to Stearns Wharf, and up and down both sides of State street. There was an arts festival on, with music and dancing on the streets at various venues which certainly added to the atmosphere.
There are some amazing restaurants in the area, particularly specialising in fish dishes. On this visit, had the chance to try Oysters, Cerviche (which was really good) and, whilst not a fish(!), Guacamole
There's many types of accommodation too.
Santa Barbara Hotels group manages a number of properties, such as the Brisas del Mar, which is 5 minutes walk from the beach and the main shopping area.
The facilities are excellent and the apartment was brilliant, with a huge open plan lounge & kitchen as well as a patio area. Staff are really friendly and very knowledgable about places to eat and places to see.
The swimming pool was a very come place to cool off in the heat (temperatures hit close to 40c during my visit
I was totally blown away by Santa Barbara. There is a lovely vibe about the place and everyone I met was really friendly and welcoming.
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