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Superb Sunday: Traveling On The Old Stagecoach Road in Santa Barbara!

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Off of Highway 154 which leads to the wine country from Santa Barbara, we took a left onto old Stagecoach Road.  As you drive, you get a feel of the road traversed by stagecoach in the 1800's.

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Further down the road, the scenery changes.We were headed to Cold Springs Tavern, which was a stagecoach stop.  It was a comfortable place to change horses, rest, and eat a hot meal.

 

Here is one of the buildings built in 1851 which is till in use.  They have brought in electricity and modernized it just enough, so that the original character is still intact.

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Note the original fireplace has been replaced by a modern wood stove.  The walls are filled with sepia and black and white photos detailing the history of this area.

Here are the cold springs in all their glory.  The rain was a welcome addition to these springs.

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You can now get to the other side without going on this road via this beautiful bridge, but you would miss being back in time.  The bridge was buildt in 1960. 

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If you are in hurry, you will get there faster.  The route is still scenic and beautiful.  Wishing everyone a great week ahead.

 

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel- 

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Comments(28)

Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Looks like a road to take a vintage convertable down on a very lazy day Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Mar 06, 2016 08:47 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob "RealMan" Timm exact;ly, we had a giant sunroof...and it felt like we were out of town 30 minutes away...and in another time and space.  Lots of motorcycle enthusiasts show up, there is live music and barbecue also... A

Mar 06, 2016 08:50 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Great journey and wonderful photos. I loved the old house full of character.

Now that bridge looks scary after viewing the natures natural path first!

Mar 06, 2016 09:40 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Ellen Caruso it is really beautiful engineering feat, and next time I will take a picture from above.  A

Mar 07, 2016 03:22 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos...I feel I have just been on a fabulous mini trip Ron and Alexandra Seigel  

Mar 06, 2016 09:56 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Some very nice photos, but that stove in the fireplace is definitely not of character

Mar 06, 2016 11:00 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Ed Silva I am pretty sure it was required by the fire department.  We are talking low ceilings made of wood...LOL  A

Mar 07, 2016 03:20 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning A.  Now that is the kind of tour my wife and I would just love to see.  Like the green roof on the homestead.  

Mar 06, 2016 06:34 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi A.  The ride in the stagecoach must have made you feel like a milk shake.  Great photos.

Mar 06, 2016 07:44 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron --- those clear blue skies and the beautiful scenery are worthy of a Chamber of Commerce presentation.  

Mar 06, 2016 09:31 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Beautiful scenery, what a lovely way to spend your Sunday.

Mar 06, 2016 09:52 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love how you have documented this route with pictures, I would love to take this trip sometime!

Mar 06, 2016 11:30 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

How delightful - I love the photos and the commentary. You make me want to visit and soak up the history. Great perspective of the bridge - it's stunning. 

Mar 07, 2016 02:31 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD We had the opportunity to take a shot of the bridge from above (next time), but the access was muddy thanks to the rains.  It is a beautiful bridge.  A

Mar 07, 2016 03:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your beautiful photographs.

Mar 07, 2016 05:29 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Ron and Alexandra, what fun photos and wonderful views.  And I could live in that log cabin!

Mar 07, 2016 09:32 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Patricia Kennedy it has certainly withstood the years!  It has a lot of charm, and the location is in the Los Padres National Forest, which means all the land around it cannot be developed...A

Mar 07, 2016 09:36 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Alexandra, I loved the mini excursion as I was reading your post and looking at the pictures I could visualize myself riding in a Stage Coach, but would prefer it in my Lexus, softer on the ride or should I say the seat:))Endre

Mar 07, 2016 11:04 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Good morning Alexandra! Just like Endre Barath, Jr.  I can imagine the ride on a stagecoach and in a Lexus along that gorgeous road (I too would prefer the Lexus)- the Cold Springs Tavern looks fabulous and love its authenticity! What a great way to spend Sunday!

Mar 07, 2016 09:53 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I just love this photo journey. I could imagine how that Stagecoach must have felt. The views you saw must have taken you back in time! What a great local trip and Cold Springs Tavern looks so relaxing and fun! This is something I would truly enjoy!

Mar 07, 2016 10:29 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a California road, I never have traveled.  In fact, I had no idea all that is pictured even existed.  What a really neat day trip that must make for those in your area!

Mar 09, 2016 06:08 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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Good Friday morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel -

What a cool adventure to enjoy along Stagecoach Road.  This puts Stagecoach Road in our area to shame.  

Mar 10, 2016 09:12 PM