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Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove
This walk through Ellwood Mesa's eucalyptus trees is pleasant any time of year. From late October to February, migrating monarch butterflies make it an even...
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El Capitan State Beach
This quiet beach is backed by a cliff and framed by the Santa Ynez Mountains beyond. To the left, a trail leads to pleasant picnic...
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Refugio State Beach
Two Scottish brothers purchased this land in the early 20th century and made it a camping resort, with imported palm trees giving it an extra...
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Gaviota State Beach
Gaviota Beach is uniquely framed by a railroad bridge behind it. And to the right is an old bird-covered pier. Enjoy the birdwatching and photography...
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Ostrichland USA
Over 150 ostriches and emus call this ranch and zoo home. What began as a roadside stand selling ostrich eggs has expanded into a staple...
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Mission Santa Ines
Founded in 1804, Mission Santa Ines is a small but well-preserved mission on the outskirts of Solvang. Self-guided tours allow you to access the museum,...
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Los Olivos
The small town of Los Olivos is well known as a center of activity in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutiques line...
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La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
La Purisima is one of the largest and best preserved of the old Spanish missions in California. It's protected as a state park, and features...
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Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
This park preserves one of the most epic and pristine portions of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes complex. Massive sand dunes hundreds of feet high sit...
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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
This small museum is located in an old house within the town of Guadalupe. Learn about the lost movie set for Cecil B. DeMille's original...
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Oso Flaco Lake
Oso Flaco Lake is another access point to the Guadalupe Nipomo Sand Dunes. From the parking lot, you'll walk past the 75-acre Oso Flaco Lake,...
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Pismo State Beach Butterfly Grove
There's not much to see in this stand of trees for much of the year, but from late October to February, monarch butterflies use this...
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Pismo Beach
Billed as "The Clam Capital of the World," the town of Pismo Beach is a popular beach town, known for its classic feel, pier, wide...
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Dinosaur Caves Park
This charming park is located on land that used to be a roadside attraction, featuring an incomplete concrete dinosaur and a sea cave. The dinosaur...
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