In Santa Barbara we would like to visit the some natural Hot Springs at Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead.
We would also like to go to Santa Barbara to surf and camp at Emma Wood State Beach.
The muesums we would like to visit while in the area include the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Gardens we would like to walk through in Santa Barbara include Lotusland and the local Orchid Estate.
Joshua Tree, Southern California
Things we want to do there:
In Joshua Tree we would like to camp at either Hidden Valley or Jumbo Rock Campground.
Hiking is the main fun activity to be done out in the deserts of Joshua Tree National Park and we plan to do lots of it but in adition to hiking
we also plan on visiting a hidden gem called the Cottonwood Spring Oasis, one of the only natural sources of running water in the desert.
There are also lots of equestrians in Joshua Tree and we hope to make a stop at Black Rock horse camp and ride horses for ourselves. On our way out of the National Forest and back into civilization we'll be sure to stop and shop at Joshua Tree Rock shop for a great crystal selection at an even greater price.
Catalina Island
Things we want to do there:
First to get to Catalina Island we'll have to take an hour long ferry ride from Dana Point Beach.
Upon arrival we'll spend our first night on the island in the Pavilion Hotel.
The following days we'll camp out at either Parson's Landing or Little Harbor Campground.
We plan to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Catalina Island with its beautiful ocean views and lush green landscape filled with freely roaming wild bison.
Besides hiking and taking in the picturesque sights we will be frequently free diving and taking advantage of Catalina's clear waters to view as much sealife as possible.