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.

Standing 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.

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

This agave is on Channel Drive on the bike path along Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California.

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

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

The perfect Spanish Hacienda! Adoring Mediterranean architecture, I couldn't resist painting my dream garden entrance that is in Montecito, California.

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.