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Breakfast The best mornings start with pastries and a latté. Stop by Helena Avenue Bakery for all the breakfast fixings–avocado toast, homemade lemon pepita granola, and honey ricotta french toast. Cleanse your palate with a cold brew coffee or Mizuba matcha latté. @helenaavenuebakery

everything in between. Pair your meal with one of their famous House Margaritas for a midday pick-me-up. @losarroyosrestaurant

California road trip. Lounge by the pool, dine at Norman Restaurant, or sit around the fire pit under the glow of the pink dusk sky–a motel-stay just became a lot more enticing. @skyviewlosalamos

Shop Calling all beach bunnies: bikini season is here. Head to Coco Cabana in the Montecito Country Mart for all your poolside and beach necessities. Shop colorful men's and women’s swimwear, beach towels, and chic cover-ups. @ilovecococabana

Hike Not only does the return of spring weather call for a hike, but it summons the annual California poppy super bloom on Grass Mountain. The four-mile trail coined “Lover's Loop” leads you through the flowers and offers stunning views overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley.

Lunch Los Arroyos Restaurant embodies the aesthetic of old-town Santa Barbara. This local staple serves authentic Mexican food from Pozole with homemade tortillas to mouthwatering Tacos Al Pastor and

Wine Tasting Sip on exceptional wine at the Folded Hills Tasting Room in Montecito. The space is charming and modern, bringing a natural ranch aesthetic to the urban setting of Coast Village Road. It is perfect for a casual afternoon walk-in tasting, or you can make a reservation with family and friends. @foldedhills

Stay Combining desert scenery and the charm of wine country, Skyview Los Alamos embodies the ideal western getaway. The once roadside motel turned boutique hotel is hosting an “Artist in Residence” collection, encapsulating the allure of the

Brunch We can’t think of a better way to ring in spring than celebrating with family and friends at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore’s Easter Brunch at Bella Vista Restaurant. The brunch buffet features a carving station, crudo bar, and a selection of housemade desserts among other brunch goodies. Sip on specialty cocktails, followed by an egg hunt and other festivities on the Monte Vista Lawn. @fssantabarbara

Give Back The 7th Annual Rally4Kids supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara is an amazing opportunity to give back to the Santa Barbara community while having a little fun along the way. For this April 25 event, teams will compete in classic and luxury sports cars driving through Santa Barbara with ‘whimsical’ stops along the way, culminating in a gala at the Bella Vista Ranch in Summerland. @rally4kids

Dinner Taste the bounty of the California coast at The Lark. Enjoy dishes such as Japanese Hamachi Crudo and Buttermilk Fried Quail, or opt for something lighter such as Rainbow Roasted Carrots. The plates are meant for sharing, but you don’t have to follow the rules. @thelarksb

Dessert Who doesn’t love a twist on a good classic? Monkeyshine brings together American soft-serve ice cream and Asian-inspired flavors to create a unique dessert. Flavors such as Thai coffee, ube, and mango sticky rice are served in traditional takeout containers and drizzled with toppings. @monkeyshinesb

Photo by Alyssa Rosenheck

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