Catalina|oil painting–style jelly sea island|near LA
eleanorocean
Got to spend some time exploring the coastal towns in California recently. Honestly, if you didn't know where you were, you'd think you were somewhere in Southern Europe.
First stop was Santa Barbara. The Spanish-style architecture is beautiful—lots of white walls, red-tiled roofs, and palm trees with the mountains in the background. Walking around the streets, the lighting was perfect for photos. It actually reminded me of those scenic, peaceful towns you'd see in a slice-of-life anime. I just sat at an outdoor cafe, had some coffee, and enjoyed the cool sea breeze. Super chill.
I also took a boat over to Avalon on Catalina Island. The view of the colorful houses climbing up the hillside next to the crescent bay was incredible, especially with all the small yachts docked there. I waited around until sunset to get some shots, and the golden hour light didn't disappoint. It made the whole harbor look so warm and peaceful.
Definitely a nice change of pace. It was just really nice to walk around, take photos at my own pace, and enjoy the scenery.