{"id":1483,"date":"2025-11-17T12:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/Blogs\/?p=1483"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:16:54","slug":"things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Santa Barbara: My Sun-Soaked Escape Along the American Riviera\ud83c\udf34"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/Blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_A_Little_Intro_Before_I_Dive_In\"><\/span><strong>\u2600\ufe0f A Little Intro Before I Dive In<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here\u2019s the story \u2014 I went to Santa Barbara thinking it\u2019d just be another pretty California beach town. You know, sand, surf, and overpriced lattes. But what I found? A place that felt like California\u2019s relaxed cousin who studied art in Spain, surfs every morning, and always smells faintly of sea salt and ros\u00e9.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_A_Little_Intro_Before_I_Dive_In\" >\u2600\ufe0f A Little Intro Before I Dive In<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Why_I_Fell_in_Love_with_Santa_Barbara%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F\" >Why I Fell in Love with Santa Barbara\u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#My_Perfect_Beach_Day_at_East_Butterfly_Beach_%F0%9F%8F%96\" >My Perfect Beach Day at East &amp; Butterfly Beach \ud83c\udfd6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Walking_Through_History_%E2%80%94_Courthouse_Mission_More_%F0%9F%8F%9B\" >Walking Through History \u2014 Courthouse, Mission &amp; More \ud83c\udfdb&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Outdoor_Adventures_for_the_Not-So-Lazy_Traveler_%F0%9F%A5%BE\" >Outdoor Adventures for the Not-So-Lazy Traveler \ud83e\udd7e&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Santa_Barbaras_Food_Wine_Scene_%E2%80%93_aka_Heaven_in_Calories_%F0%9F%8D%B7\" >Santa Barbara\u2019s Food &amp; Wine Scene \u2013 aka Heaven in Calories \ud83c\udf77<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Staying_Connected_and_Sane_with_Commbitz_eSIM%F0%9F%93%B1\" >Staying Connected (and Sane) with Commbitz eSIM\ud83d\udcf1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#FAQs_About_Santa_Barbara\" >FAQs About Santa Barbara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Final_Destination\" >Final Destination<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-my-sun-soaked-escape-along-the-american-riviera\/#Get_10_OFF_%E2%80%94_Download_Our_App_Now\" >Get 10% OFF \u2014 Download Our App Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with my <strong>Commbitz eSIM<\/strong> (because who wants to go broke on roaming bills), I set off to explore this gorgeous coastal gem \u2014 and somewhere between sipping local wine and watching sunsets at Butterfly Beach, Santa Barbara stole my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning a trip soon (and you totally should), here\u2019s my ultimate guide on <strong>things to do in Santa Barbara<\/strong> \u2014 straight from someone who lived it, loved it, and definitely over-snapped it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_I_Fell_in_Love_with_Santa_Barbara%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F\"><\/span><strong>Why I Fell in Love with Santa Barbara\u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve traveled to a lot of beach towns \u2014 Bali, Nice, even Goa \u2014 but there\u2019s something about Santa Barbara that feels effortlessly chic. Locals call it the <em>American Riviera<\/em>, and honestly, it lives up to that nickname.<br>White-washed walls, terracotta rooftops, bougainvillea tumbling down balconies, and the mountains watching over the ocean \u2014 every frame here looks like a painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I spent my first day just wandering <strong>State Street<\/strong>, popping into caf\u00e9s and art stores, occasionally checking my Google Maps (thanks again, Commbitz eSIM \ud83d\ude4c). It\u2019s one of those places where time slows down. You breathe better, walk slower, smile more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/Blogs\/international-travel-connectivity-guide-commbitz\/\"><em>Check out my Commbitz guide to eSIMs for travel<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Perfect_Beach_Day_at_East_Butterfly_Beach_%F0%9F%8F%96\"><\/span><strong>My Perfect Beach Day at East &amp; Butterfly Beach \ud83c\udfd6<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you land in Santa Barbara and don\u2019t spend a day at the beach \u2014 did you even go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>East Beach<\/strong> was my first stop \u2014 long, golden, and full of people playing volleyball, reading, or just soaking up that California sunshine. I rented a cruiser bike and rode along the <strong>Cabrillo Bike Path<\/strong>, sea breeze in my hair, phone in hand (because obviously, I was filming my \u201cmain character\u201d moment for Instagram).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later that evening, I went to <strong>Butterfly Beach<\/strong>, and oh boy \u2014 the sunset here doesn\u2019t just paint the sky, it <em>performs<\/em>. Locals gather quietly, couples bring wine, and photographers stand frozen as the horizon turns into an ombr\u00e9 dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> Oprah has a home near Butterfly Beach. So if someone waves at you from a Range Rover, wave back politely. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Check Santa Barbara\u2019s official beach guide<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/santabarbaraca.com\/plan-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Pack a light hoodie \u2014 California evenings like to play the \u201cI\u2019m warm, just kidding I\u2019m chilly\u201d game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_Through_History_%E2%80%94_Courthouse_Mission_More_%F0%9F%8F%9B\"><\/span><strong>Walking Through History \u2014 Courthouse, Mission &amp; More \ud83c\udfdb&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/Blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-2.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a sun-soaked day, I craved a bit of culture (and shade). Enter the <strong>Santa Barbara County Courthouse<\/strong>, possibly the most beautiful government building on Earth. Spanish tiles, arches, lush gardens, and a clock tower that gives you a 360\u00b0 view of the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standing on that tower, you can see it all \u2014 red roofs, the Pacific, the green sweep of mountains. I swear, it\u2019s like the city was built for postcards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up was the <strong>Old Mission Santa Barbara<\/strong>, founded back in 1786. I took a quiet stroll through its rose garden, half-expecting monks to appear in the arches. It\u2019s peaceful, spiritual, and dripping with history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Learn more about the Mission<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santabarbaramission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> The Mission\u2019s architecture inspired the entire Spanish-revival look of Santa Barbara&nbsp; basically, it\u2019s the city\u2019s design OG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outdoor_Adventures_for_the_Not-So-Lazy_Traveler_%F0%9F%A5%BE\"><\/span><strong>Outdoor Adventures for the Not-So-Lazy Traveler \ud83e\udd7e&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confession: I\u2019m not usually a \u201chiking at 7 a.m.\u201d kind of person. But Santa Barbara\u2019s outdoor charm got me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hiked <strong>Inspiration Point<\/strong>, and let me tell you \u2014 the name doesn\u2019t lie. It\u2019s a 3.7-mile round trip, moderate climb, and at the top? A sweeping panorama where ocean meets sky. Totally worth the sweat (and the dramatic selfie at the summit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If hiking\u2019s not your vibe, try <strong>whale-watching<\/strong> from the harbor. I booked a tour on a whim (as one does) and ended up spotting a humpback whale breaching against the sunset. Literal goosebumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back on land, I rented a bike again and rolled through the <strong>Funk Zone<\/strong> \u2014 a neighborhood bursting with murals, tasting rooms, and that carefree creative energy you can\u2019t fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Internal Link:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/united-states-mobile-esim-plans\"><em> Explore more U.S. destinations you can visit with Commbitz eSIM<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santa_Barbaras_Food_Wine_Scene_%E2%80%93_aka_Heaven_in_Calories_%F0%9F%8D%B7\"><\/span><strong>Santa Barbara\u2019s Food &amp; Wine Scene \u2013 aka Heaven in Calories \ud83c\udf77<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Day 3, I\u2019d officially declared Santa Barbara the \u201ccapital of delicious decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I started with brunch at <strong>The Lark<\/strong> \u2014 a hip spot in the Funk Zone where the avocado toast looks like art and tastes even better. Then I hopped over to <strong>Santa Barbara Public Market<\/strong>, where you can eat everything from ramen to tacos under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the real highlight? The <strong>wine<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf47<br>I joined a tasting tour through <strong>Santa Ynez Valley<\/strong>, sipping pinot noir in sun-washed vineyards. Every glass told a story, and every vineyard looked like a movie set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locals say, \u201cWe don\u2019t chase Napa crowds \u2014 we pour quietly,\u201d and it\u2019s true. The experience is intimate, relaxed, and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Try the ros\u00e9 from Sunstone Winery \u2014 light, fruity, and perfect for beach sunsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> Some scenes from \u201cSideways\u201d (that wine movie) were shot here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_Connected_and_Sane_with_Commbitz_eSIM%F0%9F%93%B1\"><\/span><strong>Staying Connected (and Sane) with Commbitz eSIM\ud83d\udcf1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alright, quick real-talk break.<br>Before this trip, I used to pop into random airport kiosks to buy local SIMs (and immediately regret it). This time, I decided to try <strong>Commbitz eSIM<\/strong>, and wow \u2014 total game changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what I loved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/Blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-3-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/commbitz.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Barbara-3.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I activated it before my flight. No fiddling with tiny SIM trays mid-air.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I landed, switched on data, and damn I was connected.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No hidden charges, no \u201cYour roaming bill is a crime scene\u201d anxiety.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It literally let me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book last-minute whale-watching tours.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate winding roads to hidden wineries.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload photos instantly (because if it\u2019s not on IG, did it even happen?).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If you\u2019re planning your own trip, check out<a href=\"https:\/\/commbitz.com\/united-states-mobile-esim-plans\"> Commbitz\u2019s travel eSIMs<\/a> \u2014 especially if you\u2019re hopping between U.S. cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Santa_Barbara\"><\/span><strong>FAQs About Santa Barbara<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1: What\u2019s the best time to visit Santa Barbara?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> I went in late May \u2014 sunny, breezy, and perfect. Locals say March\u2013October is ideal for beach weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2: How many days should I stay?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Three full days hit the sweet spot. One for beaches, one for wine &amp; food, one for exploring history or trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3: Is Santa Barbara expensive?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Let\u2019s just say&#8230; she\u2019s classy. \ud83d\ude05 Hotels can be pricey, but there are plenty of mid-range options and cozy Airbnbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4: Can I get around without a car?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Mostly yes \u2014 downtown and the waterfront are walkable, and bikes\/scooters are everywhere. But rent a car if you\u2019re heading to the wine valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5: Is it safe for solo travelers?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Absolutely! I traveled solo and felt comfortable everywhere, even at night. People are friendly and the vibe is laid-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Destination\"><\/span><strong>Final Destination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time I left Santa Barbara, my camera roll had 2,000 photos, my hair smelled like saltwater, and my soul felt about ten shades lighter. 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