Road Trip, Day 17

Have I really been on the road for 17 days?  The time seems to fly by.

This morning we made a run to Trader Joe's to stock up on provisions for our afternoon gatherings on the patio.  Then we went to brunch at Eladio's Restaurant, which is part of the hotel.  It was gorgeous out, so we sat on the patio overlooking the ocean.  The food was great!

We then caught the trolley up State Street and went to the Santa Barbara Courthouse.  From the tower there, you have wonderful views of the ocean, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding mountains.  The building itself is quite fascinating inside, with beautiful tile work and some wonderful murals.  They are working on restoring the fountain outside.

One of the things I always appreciate about California is that they seem to care about how their public spaces look.  They are all beautifully landscaped and well cared for.  The public library was gorgeous.

We then wandered back down State Street, stopping at shops which caught our interest.  When we tired of that, we took the trolley back to Stearns Wharf.  Walked out there to see the view and check out the shops and the restaurants.

Back to the hotel to rest and relax and enjoy our wonderful patios.  For dinner, we walked to a pizza place a block away.