Tag Archives: Santa Ynez Mountains

Mountain Sunset

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A sunset view over the Pacific Ocean from the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County.

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Nojoqui Falls

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Alisal Road near Nojoqui Falls, Santa Barbara County. I stopped by Nojoqui Falls (pronounced na-hoe-ee) the other day for a looksee, which is located on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County (Jack’s Map). It’s … Continue reading →

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Condor Point

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Condor Point There had been a spring up there at one time. Condor Point Spring seeped up through cracks in the sandstone, flowed weakly across the mossy slab of bedrock and into a long, broad concavity. The steady trickle puddled … Continue reading →

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Goleta at Dusk From the Mountain

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A sunset view overlooking Goleta from Gibraltar Road atop the Santa Ynez Mountains.

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Devil’s Playground, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The tunnel-like passage here wraps around to the left and is passable from one end to the other. The Devil’s Playground sandstone formation as seen from Goleta. It is the large rocky patch toward the top of the mountain.