5 MUST SEE, DO

» Spanish History

Get a glimpse into Santa Barbara’s origins with a visit to Mission Santa Barbara, known as “Queen of the Missions.”

› santabarbaramission.org

» Paso Robles Vineyards

The fastest growing wine region in California isn’t Napa or Sonoma. Paso Robles recently added 11 sub-avas (American Viticultural Areas) to distinguish the differences in terroir in its entire growing region. › pasowine.com

» Pink Moment

Look to the east for the setting sun’s reflection on the bluffs of the Topatopa Mountains in Ojai for a brilliant pink sunset.

› ojaicity.org

» Nitt Witt Ridge

Offering a fun contrast to the immaculately curated mansion of Hearst Castle, Cambria’s Nitt Witt Ridge is a castle-like creation of driftwood, abalone shells and a variety of funky treasures.

› visitcambriaca.com

» Volcanic Sister

Walk out to the base of Morro Rock, one of a series of volcanic plugs known as the Nine Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, in Morro Bay.

› morrobay.org