The town of Goleta, coined as "Goleta the Good Land" as there used to be many farms. Painted from a photo I took back in 70's, here is "vintage" Goleta back in the day before all the city growth. Over yonder is Santa Barbara in the distance.
Goleta Beach Slough
admin2018-10-06T14:30:16-07:00Standing at Goleta beach behind my easel I enjoyed capturing the reflections from the sky into the water. This is the view looking east towards Santa Barbara, California.
Butterfly Beach, Montecito
admin2023-05-29T11:01:28-07:00Walking down Butterfly Beach Lane, Montecito, here is the view looking towards Santa Barbara.
Agave Blue
admin2019-04-10T12:52:07-07:00This agave is on Channel Drive on the bike path along Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California.
Santa Barbara Mission Fountain
admin2019-04-10T08:16:17-07:00The lovely Mission of Santa Barbara with its bubbling fountainĀ in the foreground.
Santa Barbara Courthouse
admin2019-04-10T08:20:16-07:00A fine example of Mediterranean architecture. Here's the view from the sunken gardens.
Spanish Hacienda
admin2019-04-10T13:55:22-07:00The perfect Spanish Hacienda! Adoring Mediterranean architecture, I couldn't resist painting my dream garden entrance that is in Montecito, California.
Santa Barbara Riviera
admin2019-04-10T08:25:09-07:00This 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.
Santa Barbara Mission Fountain
admin2019-04-10T13:06:14-07:00The Santa Barbara Mission with its beautiful fountain in the foreground.