Wish I Lived There......

At least once a year we try to visit Santa Barbara.  It is such a pretty little town with wonderful weather year round.  We have stayed at the West Beach Inn a few times, and it suits us.

 

This is a view from our balcony where you can see Stearns Wharf in the distance.  It is a massive pier with restaurants and shops.  You can also drive onto this pier.

 

 

The harbor is right in front of us, and it's fun to watch as people launch their boats, or ride right into the water on a Land Sea vehicle----kind of a party boat.  I should have gotten a picture of it.

 

 

Here we are on the Wharf, and the sun is just peeking out.

 

 

By the time we started walking back to shore, the sun came out and it was quite warm.  The ocean was very calm.

 

 

The first night we went to our favorite restaurant, The Fish House which has never disappointed us with their delicious selection of seafood.  I should have stolen this glass.....

 

 

The next day we walked along "The Strand" which curves around the harbor.  It also houses many restaurants and shops.

 

 

From the end of the strand you can see Stearn's Wharf again, and there are cute whale seats and other sculptures.

 

 

We never tire of looking at all the fabulous boats moored in this harbor.  Duane's favorite was the "Wine Knot"----cute name.  This wooden structure is a houseboat, and the owner also owns a sailboat.

 

 

We had dinner at another favorite, Brophy Bros.  It's crowded, loud and very beachy, but the food is excellent.

 

 

It's always sad to say goodbye to this wonderful place, and I always wonder how so many people can afford so many huge boats!