Sticking Close to Home (SB Bucket List Part III)
Since we were under stay-at-home orders December and January, most of our recent activity has centered around our daily walks, experiencing 'winter' in the area for the first time. We've also had some fun food explorations and discoveries. Even sticking close to home, there is always a beautiful sunset to enjoy! A spot we have hiked several times is the Douglas Family Preserve . If one starts at the base at the parking lot of Hendry's Beach, this lollipop trail has a bit of a climb up, but it ends in a plateau with gorgeous views. Working our way to the top John likes to sit on the log and enjoy this view. Emily really likes this hike. Right, you can see Hendry's Beach and Goleta Pier / UCSB in the distance. The preserve consists of 70 acres on a mesa, and it is the largest open coastal space in Santa Barbara. Over many years, money was collected from many people to save this land for public space once the original property was sold. Actor Michael Douglas made a la...