Even though husband Barry grew up in Santa Barbara and still has two brothers who live in town, we didn’t want to impose on either of them with two big dogs in tow, so we elected to rent a cottage for our dog show weekend.
La Arcada is a quaint and charming Santa Barbara style commercial plaza, complete with restaurants, art galleries, retail boutiques and other services. Tile-lined walkways, fountains, sidewalk cafes, and beautiful sculptures decorate the lush landscapes. Above the street level courtyard, La Arcada is also home to many local business and small firms. La Arcada Bistro is…
Oaks and sycamores provide plenty of leafy shade and there are picnic facilities for very large and very small groups. Children love the playground and the wading pool, which is filled during the warmer seasons. We ended up here today after our morning at the dog show because the rental cottage we were staying in…