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Spring Break Fun in Sunny Santa Barbara

Spring Break Fun in Sunny Santa Barbara

By Melanie Haiken on April 2, 2011

Lately, loads of folks have been asking me for recommendations for the perfect spring break getaway for sun and surf. Well, I’ve got the answer: Santa Barbara.

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Posted in Active & Adventure Travel | Tagged banana belt, beach cruisers, biking, Biltmore Hotel, boardwalk, California, Car-Free Santa Barbara, crab, dolphins, Hotel Oceana, kayaking, lobster, Montecito Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Kayak Company, Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, sea lions, swimming | 40 Responses

Swimming Holes! The Perfect End to Summer

Swimming Holes! The Perfect End to Summer

By Melanie Haiken on August 21, 2010

Ever since I was a kid I’ve had a thing for swimming holes. My criteria are pretty standard: cold, clear, water, big sun-warmed rocks to spread yourself out on, the rushing sound of nearby rapids to soothe your mind. But there’s one more requirement that makes finding the perfect swimming hole more of a challenge. [...]

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Posted in Active & Adventure Travel, Travel with Teens | Tagged California, camping, hiking, river sports, Russian River, swimming, water sports | 8 Responses

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