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2024-09-25 SBA-001 Santa Barbara, CA | |||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Adventure | | ||||
| Event Location: | | Santa Barbara, CA | | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Wed, Sep 25 2024 7:00 am >> Wed, Oct 2 2024 7:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Nov 1 2023 7:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Wed, Nov 8 2023 7:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 8 Days | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult | | ||||
| Distance: | | 34 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Bill Wey Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | ||||
| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | |||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 1 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 1 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
<<< Summary >>> Santa Barbara is often referred as The American Riviera for its Mediterranean-like climate, palm-lined beaches, Spanish Colonial-inspired architecture, beautiful wine country, stunning ocean views and sunset, and its natural beauty of remarkable landscapes from mountains to the sea. The views from the hills overlooking the city and the ocean are simply breathtaking; they are a must-see for any visitor to Santa Barbara. Take any hike up to the near-by National Forests, surrounding mountains, state parks, or Channel Islands National Park to fully enjoy the natural beauty along its coastal areas. One of the most scenic routes to Santa Barbara is the Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Highway 1, which offers outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean and the coastline. Another scenic route is Highway 101 going through the beautiful wine country with gorgeous Santa Ynez Mountains views. Santa Barbara is also known for its fresh seafood, particularly its local catch of lobster and crab. It also has a thriving farm-to-table food scene with many restaurants using locally-sourced ingredients. The following destinations are also included in the itinerary. Channel Islands National Park Solvang, CA, the Danish capital of America
Web links are included here: Santa Barbara, CA photos information Channel Islands National Park photos information Solvang, CA photos information
<<< Logistics >>> We’ll meet first thing in the morning at various locations or trailheads. I’ll set up a group chat in WhatsApp to communicate our daily meeting place and meeting time.
<<< Itinerary >>> This itinerary is designed for shorter hiking and more free time to enjoy many other interesting attractions and activities in the area. Attraction and activity suggestion: Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara Beach; Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786, Lizards Mouth Rock; Arroyo Burro Beach; Kayaking; Cycling; Boating tour; Wine country tour; Self driving tour; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; Santa Barbara Zoo; Shoreline Park; Stunning sunset; Sightseeing, etc.
Day 1: 2024-09-25 Wednesday. Arrive at Santa Barbara, CA; and check in lodging. This is a good day to drive around and stock up your grocery and all the supplies for the week.
Day 2: Meeting Time: 8:00 am. Rattlesnake Canyon (D4: 5 miles/ 1630 feet ascent).
Day 3: Meeting Time: 8:00 am. Hot Springs Canyon and Cold Spring Trail Loop. (D4: 6 miles/ 1900 feet ascent). Day 4: Meeting Time: 8:00 am. Tequepis Trail overlooking Lake Cachuma (D5: 8 miles/ 2540 feet ascent). Day 5: Meeting Time: 8:00 am. This is a no-hiking/rest day for anything else we like to do in Santa Barbara. The near-by Solvang, CA is a very interesting place to visit. It’s known as the Danish capital of America with Danish Architecture, Solvang Visitor Center, Old Mission Santa Ines 1804, Hans Christian Andersen Park, etc. Lizards Mouth Rock and Ostrich-Land USA are also interesting attractions to stop by.
Day 6: Meeting Time: we’ll confirm later depending on ferry schedule. Channel Islands National Park, Scorpion Canyon and Potato Harbor (D3: 8 miles/ 1300 feet ascent). We’ll drive to Ventura; take a ferry to Santa Cruz Island. This is a whole day event including ferry rides out and back.
Day 7: Meeting Time: 8:00 am. Jesusita Trail to Inspiration Point (D4: 7 miles/ 1650 feet ascent).
Day 8: Our group event ends today. You can pack up and go home from here, or continue additional journey on your own.
<<< Difficulty Level >>> Our event will be at the AOC D5 difficulty level. The continuous nature of daily outings requires all participants to be physically prepared and trained before taking this trip.
<<< How to prepare >>> We all have to be physically prepared and trained well before taking on such an epic trip. Best physical conditions enable us to take in everything surrounding us and fully enjoy the amazing natural beauty rather than being out of breath and feeling tired every time going uphill. We must do fitness training a couple of times a week for a minimum 6 to 9 months, and also hiking the steepest mountain hills available to us. My favorite is Kennesaw Mt. which is local, beautiful, and very convenient.
<<< How to get there >>> Take a flight to Santa Barbara, CA.
<<< How to sign up >>> This web page is designed so that you can only put yourself on the waiting list. Once you’re verified to be suitable for this trip, you will be moved to the participant list.
<<< How to qualify >>> Group will be selected by: History of social compatibility in the AOC group setting History of participation in the AOC events You can comfortably finish my Kennesaw 10 hike in 4 hours; or personally I know your hiking ability and fitness condition is qualified. You must have a car/ rental car, or you’ll be disqualified to participate. | |||||||
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The payment of $25 only covers AOC Service Fee. All costs (transportation, lodging, meals & drinks, and etc.) are paid by members on their own. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.
Transportation Everyone is responsible for his/her own transportation the entire trip, i.e. flights and rental cars. Sharing rental car is a commitment to coordinating and staying together the entire trip including flight schedule. Please be thoughtful when making such commitment.
Lodging We will stay in Santa Barbara, CA as our home base. VRBO, Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia.com, and Hotels.com are popular sites among many others to compare, search, and book for lodging. I’ll set up a group chat in WhatsApp for our group conversation once our roster is set. We can use it to facilitate sharing lodging and rental car conversation.
Weather September temperatures in Santa Barbara are averaging from 60 to high 70’sF with almost no rain. The typical Santa Barbara fall weather is extremely comfortable and enjoyable.
Meals There are numerous restaurants and grocery stores in the area to choose from. Just Google search them on internet. Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event. - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid. - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant. - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
| Cost & Payment: | |||||||
| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person | |||||
| Cost Includes: | | A non-refundable AOC Service Fee $25 required by AOC. If you miss the payment date, you will be removed from the list required by AOC. | |||||
| Payment Cut Off: | | Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Nov 8 2023. | |||||
| Make a Payment: | | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. | |||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: There is no refund for cancellation. | |||||||
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