May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. — Edward Abbey The Trailhead is located on E Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara. There is a wood sign at the trail. With canopies of trees and a gradual incline, the trail
Category: Central Coast of California
This is a sequel to my previous post, SLO, Perfect Getaway. On the last day of our trip, we had free breakfast at the hotel and then headed out in our hiking gear. This time, three of us. This is a popular hike with the locals so go early if you plan to do this on
For my first hike in Ventura County, I chose Rocky Peak and I was not disappointed. Winter Hike #8: Chatsworth, CA As you already know from my last post, this hike was (and always will be) a memorable one. Now, I get to share with you the beauty of the trail. The distance to the
This is a sequel to my previous entry We Love You, Santa Barbara. When I went to bed the night before, I planned to hit the trails early that morning. But when I woke up, it was overcast and even drizzled a little on and off. So, instead, I got myself a soy latte from
These days, lots of places in Southern California market themselves as “dog-friendly” but in fact what they really mean is, they would reluctantly allow dogs only in certain areas in their establishments if it would attract more customers. It’s misleading but also is disappointing if you go to a restaurant and find this out. Sometimes, dogs can’t even sit with






