downtown santa barbara

A road trip around California wouldn't be complete without driving the coast from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Here are the best spots to discover along the Central Pacific Coast Highway.

Ocean | Beach | Bluffs | Cliffs | Isla Vista | Santa Barbara | Surfer | Beach Stairs

The best beaches in Santa Barbara range from long stretches of sandy coastline to secluded beaches with a backdrop of tall cliffs.

This was a spontaneous trip on a Friday after college - got burritos at a local Mexican place and explored Santa Barbara.