Once the day was in full swing and the team had been fuelled with food, we headed down to the marina where a hubbub of boats come and go from dawn until dusk. The long stretch of sea front is one of the biggest allures here, with resident pelicans gliding past as locals go about their activities along the promenade, jogging, walking, talking, skating.

The pace of life here is luxurious and we willingly adopted it as we explored the streets jutting inland towards the hills that form the backdrop to the town. Surrounded by beautiful Spanish architecture and beautiful people, our aim was to capture the refined elegance of Santa Barbara and the gourmet delights that complement its lifestyle. We just hope we did this incredible destination the justice it deserves.