The 10 Spot: Explore Santa Barbara
By Megan Wiskus

Santa Barbara is the unicorn of cities: mountains, beaches, a near-perfect coastal climate, and an ever-evolving culinary (and wine!) scene. What doesn’t it have? Affordable real estate, maybe. If it’s been some time since your last visit to “The American Riviera,” consider this your nudge to go.

READY, SET, PEDAL

Santa Barbara has no shortage of cycling opportunities across varied terrain, from casual beachfront strolls to more advanced mountainous routes. For something spandex-free but seriously fun, rent a surrey at Wheel Fun Rentals (wheelfunrentals.com/ca/santa-barbara/mason) and pedal along the Cabrillo Boulevard Bike Path. The traffic-free, palm tree-lined paved path winds parallel to the Pacific, past beautiful beaches and even a bird sanctuary, providing exercise and exploration all in one.

IN FULL BLOOM

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