Owner of a bike shop in Buellton, suggested this back route into Santa Barbara from Lompoc.  

I met him up the road.

Rather than taking Highway 1 to the coast, follow Santa Ynez Valley east and drop down into Santa Barbara from Highway 154.  It was quiet and delightful. 


Marigold field blooming in Santa Ynez Valley.
My 2003 West Coast
Bike Tour

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