Another fine example of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture that you will see throughout Santa Barbara. Here is the rotunda suite at the Four Seasons Biltmore in Montecito, California.

Walking down Butterfly Beach Lane, Montecito, here is the view looking towards Santa Barbara.

The lovely Mission of Santa Barbara with its bubbling fountain in the foreground.

Walking along this path I was stopped me in my tracks to paint the view.

A fine example of Mediterranean architecture. Here's the view from the sunken gardens.

This is the view you have when looking at the mountains in Santa Barbara, all speckled with red tile roofs and palm trees. The Mediterranean climate, warm ocean breezes - it's just paradise.

The Santa Barbara Mission with its beautiful fountain in the foreground.