Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, Montecito all beautiful areas. Easy to get around. The drive along the beach is lovely. Very different from east coast of New England.

some nice scenery and you get a feel for the area. just be careful, there are a few turns without marked signs.

Views are comparable to 7-Mile drive in Pebble Beach but without the monetary charge. Such a beautiful area. Just rolling down the window and listening to the gulls overhead and feeling the ocean breezes while overlooking the bobbing sailboats is worth it's weight in pleasure. Free.

Took a slow ride along the coast mid morning on a weekday. The weather was sunny and very little traffic. Nice view and easy drive

This isn't a terribly long drive and wont take a ton of time to complete. It offers some great views of the local homes and the Pacific/Channel Islands. Nice drive.

the drive from LAX the traffic is always something to deal with, but it seems that the SB area has more construction than usual

Enjoy even more by getting out of your car and enjoy some of the parks along the way. Stop off at Hendry's Beach and enjoy the beach. Enjoy the laid back life style of Santa Barbara.

This street offers lovely views. The expanse of the Pacific, the tile roofed city, the nearby mountains. Nice!

The entire California coast is just breathtaking and so pleasant to look at. The beaches were clean and surfers were out and about!