Joy Diversion: Road trip through Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, and Santa Barbara

Join award-winning British TV presenter and journalist Sophie Morgan as she sets off on an epic, 3-part road trip through California with friends old and new, exploring the Golden State’s unique experiences and breathtaking landscapes, while leaning into the pure joy of the open road. The final part of Sophie’s trip is all about the laid-back luxury of California’s Central Coast. Joined by her friend Emily, Sophie enjoys wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley, iconic for its rolling vineyards, stops off for a sunset dinner at a motel-turned-stylish wine country retreat in Los Alamos, and checks in to a five-star beachfront hotel and spa in Montecito, Santa Barbara. Plan your dream California road trip here: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/road-trips/ Chapters 00:00 Joy Diversion series intro 00:48 Introducing Sophie’s friend Emily 00:52 Map of featured locations and overview of road trip 01:38 Skyview Los Alamos 02:15 Roblar Winery, Santa Ynez 03:24 Arriving at the Rosewood Miramar Beach 03:37 Riding to the Miramar Beach in a Miramar Jolly car 03:51 Sophie exploring Miramar Beach in her wheelchair 04:49 Spotting dolphins on the beach 05:02 Breakfast with seaside views at the Rosewood Miramar Beach ----- VISIT US! Website - https://visitcalifornia.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisitCaliforniaUK/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@visitcalifornia X - https://twitter.com/visitca ----- Disclaimer: Please note any businesses, locations, and attractions mentioned in our YouTube videos were open at the time the video was originally published. We encourage you to confirm operating hours and statuses prior to visiting specific businesses and locations. Enjoy planning and visiting California!