Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has a lot to offer. Its beach vibe, palm trees and melding of mountains and ocean make it special. Less than a two-hour drive out of L.A., it also includes boutique shopping, upmarket restaurants, and bars on State Street, and stunning sunsets. Downtown SB is highlighted by Mediterranean-like bright white stucco buildings complete with red-tile roofs which are symbolic of the spot’s Spanish colonial heritage. Don’t miss the popular Old Mission Santa Barbara either.

Big Sur

Big Sur is an unforgettable rugged stretch of the Cali coast between San Simeon and Carmel. It is bordered on the west by the gleaming Pacific Ocean and the east by the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains. Drive on State Route 1. This nearly 90-mile stretch of highway offers great access to most of the highlights including 17 Mile Drive, the Bixby Bridge, Pfeiffer Beach, Limekiln State Park, and Mcway Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.