 I have heard of San Luis Obispo. This city has a population of over 47.000. The Spanish founded the mission in 1772. Many of their settlements were missions. The area today is a popular tourist stop.  Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.  Avilia Beach still has a commercial fishing pier. Inland are apple orchards. The impact of the Chumash people in this area with the name of the city Pismo Beach. Pismo is the Chumash word for tar. They used the tar found in this area to caulk their canoes. There are several wineries near. During the 1950s they adopted the title "Clam Capital of the World", but this is no longer used.  I have loved powerful photos created by master photographers of the 20th Century. In learning about Nipomo I found this photo as a connection to a familiar photo.   Santa Maria is a city of over 105,000 people.  There are wineries outside of town and a great place to ride without panniers. The next town is Orcutt. It is named after William Orcutt, who was with Union Oil of California as a petroleum geologist and engineer in the late 1890s.. There was a big oil field near Santa Maria. He also found fossils in the La Brea Tar Pits that brought attention to the importance of the site.   Flower fields outside Lompoc. Again the word is from the Chumash which means lagoon.   There are some wonderful quiet side roads. Buellton is in the Ynez Valley. In 1924 the Andersens opened a restaurant and it is still going strong. This route was a key road connecting LA and SF for many years. The food must be good to be open this long.   The town of Solvang . This area has been settled for thousands of years. Over 100 years ago 9000 acres was purchased by a group of Danish immigrants settled here. Today the area attracts over one million visitors each year. Solvang means "sunny field" in Danish.  Lake Cachuma Recreation Area  This section of the trip ended in Santa Barbara. People love the climate of this area. The winters are mild. The town is between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The city architecture is a Spanish style.
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11/21/2024 02:24:54 pm
What an inspiring journey! Your trip from Morro Bay to Lompoc and on to Santa Barbara sounds like an incredible adventure. I love how you described the unique charm of each stop, from the coastal beauty of Morro Bay to the tranquil vibes of Lompoc, all the way to the vibrant atmosphere of Santa Barbara. It’s clear that you had an unforgettable experience, and your writing makes me want to pack up and explore these places myself. Thank you for sharing such a lovely and detailed account of your travels! 11/21/2024 02:27:03 pm
It’s clear you had an unforgettable experience, and your story has definitely inspired me to explore these destinations myself. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and enjoyable account of your travels! 11/21/2024 02:28:06 pm
I loved how you highlighted the unique charm of each place, from the coastal beauty of Morro Bay to the calmness of Lompoc, and the vibrant energy of Santa Barbara. It’s obvious you had a memorable adventure, and your story has definitely inspired me to visit these spots myself. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and captivating account of your trip! 11/21/2024 02:28:56 pm
What an unforgettable journey! Your trip from Morro Bay to Lompoc and then on to Santa Barbara sounds like an amazing adventure. I really enjoyed how you described the distinct charm of each location, from the coastal beauty of Morro Bay to the peacefulness of Lompoc, and the lively spirit of Santa Barbara. It’s clear that you had a memorable experience, and your story has inspired me to explore these destinations myself. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful and detailed travel account! 11/21/2024 02:29:54 pm
What an incredible trip! Your journey from Morro Bay to Lompoc and onto Santa Barbara sounds like an amazing adventure. I loved how you captured the unique character of each place, from Morro Bay’s coastal charm to Lompoc’s peaceful atmosphere, and the vibrant energy of Santa Barbara. It’s clear you had a memorable experience, and your story has inspired me to visit these places myself. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic and detailed account of your travels! 11/21/2024 02:32:24 pm
I really enjoyed how you highlighted the special qualities of each place, from the coastal beauty of Morro Bay to the calmness of Lompoc, and the lively vibe of Santa Barbara. It’s clear you had a wonderful experience, and your story has inspired me to visit these destinations myself. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and enjoyable travel recap! 11/21/2024 02:33:29 pm
What an incredible journey! Your travels from Morro Bay to Lompoc and on to Santa Barbara sound like a wonderful adventure. I loved how you showcased the unique aspects of each place, from the scenic coastal charm of Morro Bay to the peaceful atmosphere of Lompoc, and the lively spirit of Santa Barbara 11/21/2024 02:34:26 pm
It’s clear you had an unforgettable experience, and your story has definitely inspired me to check out these destinations. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and engaging travel recap! 11/21/2024 02:35:23 pm
What an amazing trip! Your journey from Morro Bay to Lompoc and then to Santa Barbara sounds like a memorable adventure. I really appreciated how you highlighted the distinct qualities of each destination, from the coastal allure of Morro Bay to the serene vibe of Lompoc, and the energetic atmosphere of Santa Barbara. It’s obvious you had a fantastic experience, and your story has definitely inspired me to visit these places. Thank you for sharing such a thorough and captivating travel account! Leave a Reply. |
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