Santa Barbara Day Escape

garden_groundsEscape to Santa Barbara? Yes, please! This “laid back” beach town is anything but, especially during the summer months, so let me share with you a secret hillside hideaway that will keep you out of the frantic State Street crowds.

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No Ordinary Garden — Visit The Huntington in Pasadena, CA

HG_FlowersOften times people fly all over the world in search of beauty and exciting adventure when one of the best places is in their own back yard. That was the case for us with The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.

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Heart-Healthy Elixir in Ojai

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALooking for a heart-healthy day trip that is a short (and scenic depending on your route) drive from Los Angeles, California? Head to Ojai! Nestled in the rustic hills of this laid-back community is Ojai Olive Oil Company, a family owned and operated fully organic and sustainable treasure.

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Yum to Mendocino Market and Deli!

My husband and I took a road trip up the coast of California recently, as all respectable Californians must do, and turned off Highway 1 into the artsy town of Mendocino. It felt good to stretch my legs as we walked the town streets. We passed teenagers flirting with one another, a dog fast asleep in the sun while on guard duty in front of the millinery shop, and artists discussing the latest openings dressed in tie-dye while checking their iPhone…you’ve got to love California!

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