Santa Barbara Adventure People

Exploring trips to the shorelines at very low tides at Santa Barbara, Ellwood Mesa, Shell Beach, Surf Beach had been very interesting and exciting. I got to see unique coastline features that were submerged or inaccessible at higher tides.

On this exploring trip, I want to explore the coastlines at Miramar Beach, Hammond’s Beach, and Butterfly Beach in Montecito, and westward to East Beach in Santa Barbara. I am also interested to check out Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, Four Seasons Resort, and residential neighborhoods in this very scenic and distinctive area.

This is an urban and scenic coastal exploring hike, nature photography of various species of seabirds and low tide geographical features. I expect this trip to be very scenic, unique, fun and exciting.

If you are also fascinated by nature, passionate about exploring in beautiful places, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to submit your intent to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: urban walkway, sandy beach, slippery rocky tide pools, uneven terrain & relatively fast pace 3.5 mph walking

Distance & Climb: up to 8 mile, 500’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return, optional camera with telephoto lens, binoculars

Start: 1500 Miramar Beach, Montecito, CA 93108

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would be published and visible, but not all announced to the general memberships. If my exploring adventures align with your individual interest, you probably could proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Paradise Beach & Point Sal Ridge is relatively pristine and scenic. This area is northwest of Pt Sal Beach. The trail has some steep rolling hills, with slopes up to 40 degree, slightly challenging, fun and scenic. The off trail sand dune leading to and back from Paradise Beach is also relatively steep, for every 2 steps going up, it feels like 1 step sinking back. The hike is a fun challenge and adventure, with great workouts in beautiful nature. This area should be green with some early vibrant wild flowers blooming.

At Paradise Beach, I would explore and fish for sashimi. Common surfperch species there include barred, redtail, walleye, rainbow and black. Other less common species include halibut, jacksmelt, shovelnose guitarfish, leopard shark, and bat ray.

Photos are from previous exploring adventures, video clips of sand dune traverse are from Surf Beach. Paradise Beach sand dune traverse is relatively easier.
https://youtu.be/d6BzUCz2sdw?si=S7HvdpxWFXPYTPcR
https://youtube.com/shorts/ipCsWj4M_7A?si=OJurgK9wf9O1dZ1G

If you are also passionate about exploring in wild & beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, self reflective, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, respectful, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for strenuous hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversation

Experience & Skill: steep sand dune, uneven & steep terrain, wilderness hiking & exploring

Distance & Climb: up to 12 mile, 2500’ climb & descent

Trailhead: Point Sal Trailhead, Brown Rd

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration & nourishment, hiking poles if needed, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would be published and visible, but not all announced to the general memberships. If my exploring adventures align with your interest, you probably could proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Pismo Beach is a beautiful and vibrant coastal town, especially the areas along the oceanfront.

This exploring hike start from W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, taking Meadow Creek Trail and wood plank walkway to Pismo Monarch Butterfly Preserve, then on urban walkway to downtown and Pismo Beach Pier, scenic coastal walkway to Dinosaur Caves Park, and back. This is an urban and scenic coastal exploring hike, nature photography, and checking out winter monarch butterflies, various species of fungi, and lots of seabirds. And I expect this trip to be very scenic, fun and exciting.

Photos & video clips from previous trips to Pismo Beach:
https://youtu.be/vyQk2RF7pJI?si=JrrVyXsGxFXrfgqo
https://youtube.com/shorts/qF88wCAEBS8?si=7YrxF07MtlzySWdp
https://youtube.com/shorts/yGaqmyWoWkk?si=fLvO5Fv6Nut0DJSv

If you are also fascinated by nature, passionate about exploring in beautiful places, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, self reflective, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: urban walkway, sandy beach, slippery rocky tide pools, uneven terrain & relatively fast pace up to 3.5 mph walking as needed

Distance & Climb: up to 10 mile, 600’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate proper hydration & nourishment, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return, optional camera with telephoto lens, binoculars

Trailhead: W Grand Ave Parking Lot

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would be published and visible, but not all announced to the general memberships. If my exploring adventures align with your individual interest, you probably could proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Ojai and the surrounding area has some of the most beautiful nature and wilderness for hiking and exploring, especially when the spring wild flowers are blooming, and before hot summer days.

Matilija Creek & Canyon to Matilija Falls, Santa Paula Punchbowls by creek traverse to Jackson Falls, Pratt Trail Nordhoff Peak Gridley Trail Loop, these are some of the most beautiful and exciting local hikes.

On this trip, we are partnering with Liron, Ventura Hiking 30s to 40s. There are two options. First is to do Pratt, Cozy Dell & Foothill, 5.5 miles, 1500’ climb & descent, and return with Liron. The second option is a more extended version of exploring, continue on with me, tentatively about 10-12 miles, 3000’ climb & descent, exploring Cozy Dell to Hwy 33, Cozy Dell Spur, Magic Mountain Loop, off trail exploring, plus optional boulder climbing.

I am testing out these options so that more people can participate, and introduce them to more strenuous exploring adventures. Some of the adventures that I have in mind in the near future include Topatopa Bluff & Sisar Peaks with overnight camping at White Ledge Camp, Kennedy Ridge Trail, Santa Paula Puchbowls to Jackson Falls, and many wild & stunningly beautiful places in Matilija Wilderness.

If you are also passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, self reflective, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, respectful, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain hiking, plus potential rocky terrain, scrambling, boulder climbing, bush whacking

Distance & Climb: up to 12 mile, 3000’

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration & nourishment, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return due to unforeseen delay, navigation apps

Trailhead: Pratt Trailhead

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would be published and visible, but not all announced to the general memberships. If my exploring adventures align with your interest, you probably could proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms. This event would be announced.