Park and Go

Santa Barbara, California We made a cozy little motel on Bath Street our home away from home in Santa Barbara. We checked in, parked the car safely in front of our room and set out to discover Santa Barbara on foot, bike, Surrey cycle and city shuttle. “Park and Go” is our relaxing way to…

Carne Asada “Freebird-Style”

Santa Barbara, California   By Guest Blogger Margaret Dubel Teacher, UCSB Alunni and Mexican Food Aficianado MAPPING THE DAY In September of 1999, I began a love affair with carne asada nachos that has lasted to this day.  These are not your everyday nachos that you can find at nearly every Mexican food joint in Southern…

Stagecoach Stop For Lunch in the Santa Barbara Foothills

Santa Barbara, CA MAPPING THE DAY Just a short drive north of Los Angeles on Highway 101 is the magnificent coastal town of Santa Barbara.  It is an ideal destination for a weekend RoadTrip with plenty of restaurants, stunning natural beauty, shopping, local events and nightlife. LOCAL STORY KO and I have wanted to visit…