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Brandon Roertgen
"Upon leaving Jack London Square, the Coast Starlight travels south along the east side of the San Francisco Bay. Loosely paralleling SR-101, riders learn very quickly why it is called the Coast Starlight after the San Luis Obispo stop. The train proceeds to hug the shoreline for a majority of the next 150 rail-miles and over two hours of travel. In the midst of this travel, the train is mere feet from the water.
Arriving in the early evening, the Coast Starlight alights at the Santa Barbara station which is just blocks from West Beach and less than a 10-minute walk to the Santa Barbara Pier. Dropping off in the middle of the dinner rush, there is no shortage of waterfront restaurants to pick from and, depending on the season, you might even be able to catch a sunset cruise from a local vendor."
Raven Patzke
"There’s a special spot in my heart for Santa Barbara. Their downtown area is built Mediterranean-style with white stucco buildings lined with red-tile roofs. Stroll down their cobblestone paths to grab a bite to eat and do some shopping. If you’re looking more to get away, there are some stunning coastal walks that lead to the beach, like Arroyo Burro."
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