Quintessential California?

Did a little tour of central California yesterday.








Drove over to Ojai and showed Steve Bart's Books, the world's greatest outdoor bookstore.




Drove down to Oxnard to visit the Santa Claus, relocated from Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria.



Drove up to the Gaviota State Park turnoff where we watched a whale swim up the coast.

Drove through Santa Barbara and got a glimpse of the Memorial Day crowds.

Lots of driving, but at least it was a Prius . . .