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The ultimate adventure guide
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Mission Rose Garden at the Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/01/2016
Sunset from the castle remains at Knapp's Castle.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/01/2016
Overlooking the Santa Barbara mountains toward the coast at Knapp's Castle.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/03/2007
The surf at El Capitan State Beach turns on from time to time. So do the crowds.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Looking east from the top of El Capitan point on a calm and foggy morning.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Sunrise from the dunes of Jalama Beach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Bird life is abundant at Jalama Beach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
The surfing is often quite good at Jalama Beach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Late afternoon on the dunes at Jalama Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
View over Santa Barbra, Stearns Wharf, the harbor and east Santa Cruz Island from Inspiration Point.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Interesting sandstone rock formations in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Inspiration Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/02/2016
A swimming hole in a scenic riverbed at Red Rock Pool.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Safari tents at El Capitan Canyon Nature Resort underneath a grove of canyon sycamores.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Safari tent interior at El Capitan Canyon Nature Resort.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
A campsite at El Capitan State Beach Campground.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date:
01/09/2015
There are many birds to be seen at Mesa Lane, including the marbled godwit.