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Classic Car And Hot Rod Show

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Wheels And Waves Classic Car And Hot Rod Show

I love when Santa Barbara closes State Street for an event!  Today the 12th annual Wheels And Waves Classic Car And Hot Rod Show was the feature!  What an amazing display of beautiful cars!

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“Old School Cop Car”
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“Surf Mobile”
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“Original Paint”
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“T Bird”
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“Show Time”
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“All About The Rims”


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Santa Barbara Beach Time!

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Santa Barbara Beach

Every day is a beach day when you live in Santa Barbara!  I am blessed.

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“Beach Creature”
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“Driftwood Path”
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“Time To Go”


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Alice Keck Park

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

This is my favorite park in Santa Barbara.  It’s perfect for a walk, reading a book, or just relaxing.  A Koi pond with turtles is a major draw for the kiddos.  The park encompasses an entire city block, and features some of the most beautiful gardens in the city.  There is always something blooming, no matter what time of year.

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“Peaceful Gardens”

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Santa Barbara Gardens

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Beautiful Santa Barbara Gardens

You don’t have to walk far in Santa Barbara before coming across incredible gardens.  This is one of my favs.

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“Secret Garden”

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Santa Barbara Is Blooming!

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Santa Barbara Spring Has Arrived!

Santa Barbara is in full bloom.  What a gorgeous day!  I am taking total advantage of it, and spending some time at Alice Keck Park.

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“Pretty Cottage”
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“Alice Keck Park”
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“Hidden Path”
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“Purple Blooms”

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