{Los Arroyos is a hidden gem. some of the best mexican food i’ve had in a while}
{view of our hotel from the beach}
{sorbet and gelato from Spoon on State Street}
{such a pretty sunset}
{spent the day riding beach cruisers… although I almost got hit my a Fedex truck, I had a blast}
{so jealous… must do this in warmer water}
{Mike’s seasonal salad from State & Fig was so pretty}
{the best garlic fries from State & Fig}
{played on this field for two years. breathtaking views to say the least!}
{spent our last meal at Bucatini}
Between Instagram and the blog, I hope you’re not sick of all my Santa Barbara pictures yet lol. I can’t tell you how nice it was to be back in the city I have so many great memories in … between the carefree college days, two years of soccer, consecutive beach days, and the beginning stages of my relationship with Mike, Santa Barbara holds a very special place in my heart and it felt great to be back.
Overall, the weather was amazing. Never too hot or cold and perfect for the beach. We didn’t have too many things scheduled, which to me is the best part of a vacation. Honestly, I could have ate and laid on the beach all-day-every-day. We did spend the day at Butterfly Beach (pictures to come), a place Mike holds dear and near, aka, where he spent most of his academic days rather than in class, ha.
A quick trip, yes, but it was just what we needed. Quality time without computers in one of the most beautiful cities ever… I should do this more often!
looks like a perfect getaway. =D
xo,
nancy
i wwwannnaaa goooo. also, those fries look amazing.
Oh how fun! Those fries are making me hungry!!!
Hope
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You should definitely do it more often! haha If I lived in Cali I’d do short trips up and down the state as often as possible! :) Santa Barbara is gorgeous. I don’t think I’ve really ever spent time there!
Ummm. One word. Jealous.
looks stunning. i want to go!
looks like such a beautiful and fun trip!
Love that bicycle pic. Looks like you two had an amazing time and omg your bf is super tall !
XX-Myrna
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This makes me miss SB! I went to UCSB and literally haven’t been back since the year I graduated. I’m kind of afraid to see what my old stomping grounds in IV look like from my now older perspective…ha! Mmm…Guinness from Dargan’s sounds so good right now…
Such gorgeous photos…I haven’t been to Santa Barbara in ages. I think it’s time for a trip. I hope you have a great weekend cuddling w/your new puppy! xx
Those fries… drool! It looks like you had a blast Crystalin, I’m loving your effortless weekend style.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
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Ahh these photos are so gorgeous, loving this post so much Crystalin! I can tell you had an amazing time!
Those fries. Those are my weakness. SB is always such a lovely scene! Hope you’re having the best time with your new lil puppy!
Santa Barbara looks amazing! Love the pics!
A new outfit post and photo diary from World MasterCard Fashion Week is up on Local & Opulent
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