Santa Barbara

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

We spent Wednesday in (and above) Santa Barbara, starting with a drive up Gibraltar Road. The views were spectacular, but being able to share them with family made them all the better. 

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

It was years ago that Donna and I biked this road, en route to Solvang – one of the biggest rides we’ve ever done. They’ve since paved the road. 

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

Our timing was perfect as we happened upon two hand gliders that were launching from the mountain side. 

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

It’s not every day that you can capture a family photo with the expansive Los Padres National Forest as a backdrop. 

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

When in Santa Barbara, you can’t help but stop for lunch at Joe’s Cafe.

A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.
A day in the Santa Barbara area with the family.

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