California is blessed with year-round mild weather, so almost any day is an ideal beach day. When the sun is out and the water is calm, kayaking, sailing, diving, fishing and sunning are great ways to enjoy the seashore. When...
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Exploring Tide Pools In The Santa Barbara Area
To many, the sea life below the ocean’s surface is a mystery, but when the tide is right, dramatic ebbs can expose amazing tide pools for all to explore. In the Santa Barbara area there are a number of outstanding...
Marine and Bird Life Near Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara coast and Santa Barbara Channel is one of the most diverse habitats for marine wildlife and birds in the Western United States. Whether you stroll the beaches, walk among the tide pools or explore the channel by...
History of Oil Seeps in Santa Barbara
If you have spent much time on the beaches of Santa Barbara, chances are you have encountered small blobs of oil and tar in the water and on the sand. For locals, it’s just something they take in stride. When...