Naturally Danny Seo, Summer 2019

SANTA BARBARA IS a city of wonderful contrasts. For starters, there are the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, not to mention college students—and Oprah. There’s Julia Child’s favorite taco for $2.50, a quick cup of chowder on the wharf—or a multi-course tasting menu that’s blowing minds amongst today’s culinary elite. You can bike the coast barefoot and paddle out to catch some waves. Or, head inland for a little mosey amidst the bougainvillea and sidewalks that pulse with energy, especially in the Funk Zone, where converted warehouses covered in colorful murals host natural wine tastings and experimental art exhibits on a nightly basis. No matter the atmosphere you crave, or mood you’re vibe-ing, this coastal town and its creative class of do-gooders and dream-seekers are happy to provide it…