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June 8, 2025

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Mission Accomplished

The Old Mission Santa Barbara does an admirable job of providing context for what happened there, while taking great care to treat the Chumash history and culture with respect.

October 15, 2024

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Yes, Surrey!

Four locals go behind the wheel of one of those contraptions that clog the bike path. 1

September 24, 2024

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The Turtles in Ojai Have It Good

One of the membership perks at the Turtle Conservancy in Ojai is a tour of the amazing facility—and you can even spend the night there. 5

August 14, 2023

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Up Close and Personal With Alpacas

At the Canzelle Alpacas farm in Carpinteria, you can learn all about the friendly animals—and even better, pet them, feed them carrots, and pose for photos with them. 10

July 19, 2023

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Turf and Surf on the Land Shark Tour

Who hasn't seen the car-boat hybrid driving around and wondered what the experience is like? 4

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