In case you missed it, I am working through recapping our tour of California including outfit photos and travel diaries! You can see San Francisco and Carmel here and here. After visiting Carmel, we continued our beautiful drive down the coast (photos below) and stopped for one night in Santa Barbara. Russ had been there once before for a work trip and loved it. I was excited to check it out too. Today I am sharing our Santa Barbara travel diary.
What we did in Santa Barbara
- Visit the Beach (pictured) – It was too chilly for a bathing suit (at least for me), but the views were amazing. I always think being by the ocean is relaxing too.
- Walk Around Downtown – I was surprised at all the great shopping in Santa Barbara! Downtown is a delightful mix of stores and restaurants.
- Go to the Market (pictured) – At the recommendation of Adri, we stopped for mini cupcakes at Enjoy Cupcakes. They did not disappoint! Had we needed a meal, there were many fun options.
Where we ate in Santa Barbara
- Finch & Fork – we really just had one meal in Santa Barbara, and Russ had been to Finch & Fork. It was delicious and also recommended by others.
Outfit Details
Blush Ruffled Top: Asos (I ordered the tall) // Jeans: Asos (non-maternity version) // Shoes: Amazon // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Daisy dress seen previously here
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I’ve been wanting to visit Santa Barbara for so long! Loving your outfit as usual A!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
I’ve been wanting a pair of platform shoes like those, can’t believe they’re from Amazon! Need to order a pair, thanks for sharing!
xx
Laura
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That boho blouse is gorgeous!! And what a fun trip. My fiance and I hope to explore California some day. Beautiful pics!!
~Krisztina
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These photos are amazing! I want to hop on a plane. Love your shoes.
Mary
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These photos are all so beautiful! I would LOVE to explore this part of the country one day.
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Great photos! It looks like you had an amazing time in CA! Love those shoes and that top!
What a great casual look and playful as well. Santa Barbara is the perfect backdrop for pictures as well. x/Madison
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Looking at these photos I want to escape to California. I like this casual yet romantic look. That blouse is so wonderful.
xoxo
Ramona
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Love that blouse, I need to buy it!!!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
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Aaw looking at these pictures makes me wanna go back on my tour on the West Coast too! Santa Barbara was definitively one of my favorite spots – it’s such a beautiful and fun place 🙂 And I love your outfit here – especially the Rebecca Minkoff bag is so pretty.
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
That top. Those shoes. Need it all!!! Definitely one of my favorite outfits.
xx
Sara
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those cupcakes look beyond yummy! I am so glad you had such a fun trip! I am in love with those shoes they are so fun! Literally in love! Glad you had fun!
xoxo,Victoria
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I’ve heard wonderful things about Santa Barbara – it looks gorgeous, and I’m glad you had a good stop there!
Looks like you had such a great time, I love your shirt its so cute and those mini cupcakes look very yummy!
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One of my favs outfits on you! Those shows & ruffle top are AMAZING
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Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places on earth! You captured it terrifically in these photos. I love it so much. I also love your beautiful fluttery blush top, and those cupcakes look delish! YUM!
xx, Elise
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Looks like tou had fun, would love to visit California one day. Great photos.
Xo, Christianne
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That blush top is gorgeous!! Your cali trip sounds so much fun. I am actually now considering a girls trip to Carmel as soon as I can travel!
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I’ve seen a few films set in Santa Barbara and always to visit the place. I absolutely love the photos. Those cupcakes look delicious.
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Such gorgeous pictures. Love your top and sneakers!