Articles From : tMo
2019 Brings the Surf
Tom shares all the good surfing news before, during, and after the recent storms.
Clean Green Walls
Waves are upon us! Now, to find some that aren't crowded.
The Kellogg Family
Kellogg Avenue is one of Goleta’s main roads. But who was Kellogg? Well, the Kelloggs were a successful family and they did a lot for the Goleta Valley and Santa Barbara.
Goleta's Old Town Christmas Parade Draws a Crowd
Old Town Goleta held a festive holiday parade with Santa in tow on Hollister Ave this past Saturday.
Central Coast Storm Views
Tom took a hike on the Central Coast during Thanksgiving week to see the passing storm.
Feeling Fall'ish
Tom photographs the changing of the seasons, and the waves, in Goleta.
Dos Pueblos Chumash
European explorers nicknamed an area of Goleta "Dos Pueblos" because there were two Chumash villages right next to each other.
Old School Surfing
Tom highlights the old school surfing style of Goleta.
Travels to Oregon
Tom shares photos of a recent trip to Oregon.
Riding the Heat Wave
Tom reflects on lots of beach days, warm water, and for a couple days... some surf!
The History of Stephen Rutherford
We never heard too much about Stephen Rutherford, but the more we looked, the more we found.
Central Coast Weekend
Do you know what the big M on Madonna Peak stands for? Tom says it's not what you think.
What’s A Goleta?
Short answer: It’s a schooner. Why is our town named after a schooner? There are a few schools of thought on that question.
Green Grass Mountain
Grass Mountain is that big pyramid that you can see from most of the Santa Ynez Valley, and you can tell when there's a good bloom going.
Pimpin' Mother Nature
We are blessed to live near the largest stretch of undeveloped coastline remaining in Southern California, the Gaviota Coast.
Micro Manager
Professional surfer Cole Robbins can make a marginal day of tiny surf look like an epic session, and Zach Brown takes it to another level with his video skills.
Off the Beaten Path
Just about every Spring we turn our backs to the ocean and head to the desert, just for a short visit and a change of pace. This year we had a great trip and the tradition continues.
Figueroa Mountain Hike
Tom shares photos from a recent hike up Figueroa Mountain.
The Birth of Haskells Pier
The pier at Haskells beach has been in the background for all our lives. Who knew its creation was so dramatic?
Clean Lines, Dirty Water
Tom recounts the surfing and water conditions following the Montecito Mudslide last month.