Sunday, June 28, 2009

Central Coast

Santa Barbera-

Stearns Wharf- Take a short stroll out over the Pacific Ocean and savor the sensory experiences of California's oldest working wharf. Enjoy the fresh ocean breeze while watching local fishing boats off-load their morning catches. Touch marine life in a special aquarium. Step aboard the Harbour Queen for a narrated whalewatching cruise. Taste wines and indulge in cuisines from fastfood to fanciful. Delight in a wealth of colorful shopping amidst commanding, panoramic views of the mountains and the coastline.

A Stearn Wharf Map!!!

 

101 things to do for free in SB!!! 

22. Don’t miss the panoramic view from the 85-foot tower of the
Santa Barbara County Courthouse!

25. Browse for antiques while viewing
splendid Victorian houses on
Brinkerhoff Ave. in downtown Santa Barbara.

41. View the birds at the Andree Clark Bird Refuge; 1400 E. Cabrillo
Blvd.

48. Spend time at the beach, bask in the
sunshine,walk barefoot in the sand, or
take a dip in the Pacific.

50. Picnic in the park and explore Nojoqui Falls; Alisal Rd. near
Solvang.

77. Go tide pooling at rocky areas off Carpinteria State Beach,
Leadbetter Beach (below Shoreline Park), and Arroyo Burro
Beach.

90. Take a dip in one of Red Rock’s swimming holes; at the end
of Paradise Road on the Santa Ynez River via Hwy. 154.

 

From the harbour, a paved trail skirts the beach for miles and concessionaires here and at the end of State St rent bikes (per hour $7) or Surreys (per two hours $24)

A surrey

At the harbour, Paddle Sports (805-899-4925, www.kayaksb.com) rent kayaks.

 

Santa Barbera to San Luis Obispo-

Solvang - www.solvangusa.com

Pismo Beach

Hearst Castle

www.hearstcastle.org

4.5 miles north of Hearsts Castle , Point Piedras Blancas is home to Cali's largest elephant seal Colony which comes to breed, molt and sleep. The main viewpoint has interpretative panels. The seals are here year round but the mating period is between Dec & Feb.

Carmel- Monterey & Around

Monterey Bay Aquarium www.montereybayaquarium.org

Cannery Row -  Carousel, wax museum.

Monty Bay Kayaks

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