Brits Try Fish Tacos + Secret Beach | VANLIFE Santa Barbara California | Brits in America Part 15

Brits Try Fish Tacos + Secret Beach | VANLIFE Santa Barbara California | Brits in America Part 15
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In this USA travel vlog, our American road trip adventures continue! We picked up our NEW campervan from Travellers Autobarn and give you guys the grand tour before heading out to try some Californian fish tacos from East Beach Tacos, where Alex gives an honest food review of his Taco trio. Following lunch, we made our way to a 'secret' beach where we could soak in the sunshine and watch the surfers. After the beach, we drove into Santa Barbara city centre where we visited the Santa Barbara County Courthouse - a beautiful Spanish Colonial style building built in the 1920s, with incredible views of the city.
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[@stuckinmopro8533]

No, you can find those type of book libraries all over, in the suburbs, cities, medium towns. It’s just a nice thing. :-)

[@ebbanzai]

Yes, they're common near beaches in New England, too. "Take a book. Leave a book."

[@outlawd1]

Santa Barbara is cool I'd recommend San Juan Capistrano , San Diego too! Keep up the good work and beans out!

[@Hollowsmith]

When Covid is over, I highly recommend a springtime exploration of the Carolina Mountains and Lowcountry. Three towns all within a few hours of each other that you have to see in the springtime are: Asheville, North Carolina (wayyyy up in the highest mountains of the Eastern US covered in thick beautiful forest), Charleston, South Carolina (one of the most historic towns in America with stunning 19th century architecture and, spanish moss dripping from the treest, etc), and then follow the coast down to Savannah Georgia for a 2nd dose of Lowcountry surroundings. Charleston and Savannah have some of the best (and most original) cuisine in America, the streets are magical and feel almost like a French village or maybe like New Orleans 50 years ago, and the Carolina mountains surrounding Asheville might be the most verdant green mountains I've ever seen with tons of waterfalls, flowers, and huge rhododendron bushes covering the mountains in purple and white if you time it right. An Time the trip for mid May, and you won't be disappointed. That's after the mountains are abloom, but before the coast is sweltering hot. Cheers!

[@debbiekappelhoff4998]

Brit living in the US - met hubby while studying at Uni in SB - we renewed our vows after 10 years at the court house in SB - so magical. It really is my dream place to live again!

[@mountainhobo]

"I could definitely see myself live here" -- In that case you should not check the property prices in Santa Barbara. We would not want you to have a heart attack. 🤣

[@TravelBeans]

😂

[@mountainhobo]

But if you must: www.zillow.com/santa-barbara-ca/houses/ ;)

[@alibaba19631]

I love how natural and Unfake both of you are, I love both of you very much and thank you for the beautiful videos

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks so much hazem 🙏

[@bbette00]

Yes, we have book houses like that all over. Usually, they are filled with kids books, but a great way to get some awesome books. It is supposed to be, take one give one.

[@codyleeser392]

we have some w/ dvds and some with food/canned goods and such for folks in need. In Virginia

[@Skittl1321]

The ones around here have always said take one if you need, give one if you have. It doesn't have to be 1:1.

[@Dutchbelg3]

Loved this video again! When I was there I loved the drive over the highway no. 1 ! You might love this drive too! Check out the Pebble Beach golf course with the little deer, the beach with Elephant seals at San Simeon (Piedras Blancas) and at points sea view with sea otter and seals and sea lions.

[@illustr8rjoe]

and Hearst Castle!

[@cyborwhat]

Love the humor. It’s fun to see my country from your perspective.

[@2210courtney]

Your videos are so well done, it’s amazing how quickly 10-15 minutes goes. Always wanting more... makes me come back every time. 😃

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks so much Matt! 👍 Really appreciate it

[@ES-ge7bb]

You'll find book sharing booths are quite common. Take a book or two, donate a book or two. City, town, rich or poor.

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

8:18 and 9:45 - loved to see this Merc, built from 1968 to 1976

[@dean8842]

Whoo-hoo! Another posting by the Travel Beans! Yay!!!

[@TravelBeans]

🙌

[@rogerthat5459]

Yes the smell of the California coast is wonderful---ocean salt water, eucalyptus, flora and fauna, marine layer, etc.

[@markparsons7269]

Just going back through your back catalogue of videos. Loved Santa Barbara when we stayed there, the place felt so homely. That court house was epic and the views from the top wow. The entire drive up the pacific coast was spectacular and we finished our trip off with hump back whale watching from Monterrey.

[@l.boshco3261]

I live here and have for the last 42 years, would never leave...all of our parking lots in downtown, and the beaches are "first 90 minutes free" after that it's 2.50 per hour to park. You were in a neighborhood that you were lucky to find a spot to park, but there usually is. Those steps here are called "1000 steps" for the local's, I have run them many times :) . We have many many of the little "free library's" that you ran across, they are all over town and very successful at getting people to read, exchange books and no ones steals them, they take them, and then usually return them when done and with a couple of book donations themselves. If you go down to the wharf, Pete the pelican lives on it and a great photo opportunity!! During the summers, at the courthouse we have "free" movie night on Fridays and everyone brings chairs or blankets in the middle of the courtyard at the courthouse and watch movies outdoors. The locals love it as well as the tourists.

[@tailgunnerblue9478]

A small point of interest in Santa Barbara is the Old Fig Tree. Really unique.

[@stephaniejohnson7359]

Morro Bay CA has a bird festival and Sea Otters in a Bay. The next Bird Festival is in 2024. Plenty of time to make plans for a camper van to come out of storage.

[@honee2short200]

I’m glad you enjoyed the fish 🐠 tacos 🌮, so yummy 🤤. The dream catcher lmao 🤣

[@loriedwards3987]

Yes there are several small book sharing “libraries” in my neighborhood in Washington, DC. I love them!

[@JasonBrownafewmomentsl8er]

The book exchanges like the one you saw are common on the west coast. They are all over Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington even in less affluent neighborhoods. It's more about he liberal artsy neighborhoods than affluent neighborhoods

[@jonellesandel1066]

Jason Browns rickety soapbox we also have them in Colorado.

[@josephboyle3320]

You guys really need your own TV series, your great.

[@TravelBeans]

😂 perhaps one day..

[@GEMOGRAPHER]

Lovely couple... 👌 Have a Great life ! ...😊

[@leah436]

My brother has the best pelican story. He was trying to rescue one (he's an animal conservation officer) and it tried to eat his head. Got his whole head in it's mouth. He said it was one of the grossest things ever!

[@paulreiche2746]

Great Vlog thanks!

[@sizzlemann]

What! You drove right past my house and didn't stop to say "Hi"? Fine, be that way! I was going to take you to a quality California restaurant for some fine dining. But if you want to go for cheap tacos, so be it! (Sarcastic rant complete). If we knew you were passing through, it would have been nice to meet you. Oh well, enjoy your California travels.

[@TravelBeans]

Haha no way! Not a bad place to live 👍 it certainly won't be the last time we're in Cali

[@travelertrome8449]

If you guys ever make it back to Santa Barbara, go visit the Press Room. English Pub that is the best neighborhood pub in town. Owners Raf and Carol are from Manchester but welcome all visitors. Great place to watch EPL and all footy matches. And you'll get a proper pint there. 🍺

[@ogiecruz8063]

Emma look happy and excited with their new van

[@SeniaYam]

I like how Alex gets excited about birds!

[@TheAtanyrate]

Yes, the wee libraries are pretty much everywhere. They are in middle class neighborhoods for the most part. Not the rule though. I love taking my extra booms to my local ones.

[@celeste8o5]

Yayyy I live in Santa Barbara

[@rebeccavalera8418]

Beautiful vid! Love Santa Barbara, tnx for transporting me back n wish I could take my son someday to c this beautiful place where his parents fell in love with

[@tobirates916]

Where I met my husband too! In 1986, coming up on 35 years together. These are still the good old days.

[@danie5779]

I live here :) glad you got a chance to visit!

[@karenbensdon4643]

Favorite public building (sort of) is Lincoln Center for its parks, concerts, fountain, pond, sculptures and artsy atmosphere.

[@martinbalagat]

One of my favorite places there is the UCSB campus. That campus is literally on the beach! I don't know how students can concentrate on their studies there.

[@raelcortez9508]

Cocaine and adderall

[@JennyLyness93]

Haha, I actually find that being here helps me with my studies! Love my school.

[@kerricarder-mccoy5338]

Fish tacos 🌮 are the best, especially on the west coast of the US!

[@ATrainTravels]

Very cool!

[@teresamoorhouse7847]

You should try a large burrito

[@bobbybigboyyes]

I always did like The Flying Burrito Brothers!

[@currykevuk]

I've come across 4-5 old phone boxes in English villages that have been turned into book exchanges.

[@mmartin0101]

By the way, I think you guys walked right by the Beach Boys’ compound at around 9 min 45 secs. It’s up on the Mesa - that’s where you were - and it looked like their houses. Also here’s a little hint - come back to SB for Fiesta Week (aka Old Spanish Days). It’s always the first week of August. It’s fantastic - there’s a great horse parade and every night they have flamenco and traditional Mexican dancing in the sunken garden at the Courthouse. And of course fiesta-ing all day and night on State Street.

[@heathers8565]

Nooooo fiesta is absolutely the worst! Avoid at all costs! Not worth the hassle. Not worth the crowds. Not worth the confetti

[@glenpeteroak]

See the largest Tiffany mosaic ceiling in the former Marshall Field Building in Chicago.

[@samcha9448]

Recommendations for central coast destinations. 1) Avila Beach 2) Montana De Oro 3) Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach (clam chowder with seafood topping) 4) Thursday night farmers market in downtown San Luis Obispo 5) Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo (share a slice of champagne cake). More North is Carmel. If you haven’t already, you should try In N Out burger. Also, get some chocolate from See’s Candy!

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks so much for these recommendations Sam! 👍

[@samcha9448]

Sure, have fun!

[@heathers8565]

You can skip splash cafe. Not that good and has a strange vibe. I'd reccomend instead a cute crepe place that used to be up the street but moved to SLO I believe its called mi amore

[@chrisdickinson3168]

Awww bet you guys are missing a van, you have been in your eliment with fan life. Am intrigued to find out where your heading next. Even I who is not that impressed by birds would have been blown away by those pelicans, how does something so huge glide so gracefully?

[@lindashepherd2592]

Lol! We have exchanges all over the place where I live in Georgia

[@tonytiangco]

You should put a little salsa on the tacos

[@leahmullee2654]

If you love birds you need to come to Florida. You will hate it probably but you will love our birds and other wildlife.

[@susandibble3525]

They do the book thing in the uk guys, usually in old red phone boxes in villages. I know they have them in Wales and Wiltshire 😊✌️💕

[@GivemeTHEfoodNOW]

You honestly are the most likable couple on the net :D

[@rosejarman6920]

They say the coastal hwy is the a great way to travel through CA depending on where exactly you wants to go.[

[@lynntang7883]

I hope you go up to San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay.

[@TravelBeans]

We went to Morro Bay on a previous trip and loved it! So beautiful! 😍 But hadn't heard of San Luis Obispo though.. need to add that to the list

[@jistjadfitzpatrick9305]

Book libraries around Edinburgh too!

[@stephaniebranch2267]

You should come to St. Augistine , Florida, USA for the amazing "old" architecture.

[@TravelingBlind]

The only place I’ve ever seen a book exchange like that was on the Fox lot in LA.

[@robincloud7744]

Yes the book exchange is becoming popular. The are some free food set ups like that also.

[@TravelBeans]

Such a good idea! 👍

[@karenbensdon4643]

In NYC randomly you find stacks of books or other items left on stoops and stairs of residential buildings with little signs offering the items to anyone who wants them.

[@thomasreiser]

The concept of the book boxes is called the little free library

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

The weird blue bird is a scrub jay. It's in the crow family. A related bird called the Steller's jay lives in forests. Steller's jays have crests on the tops of their heads, and they're *noisy*.

[@marcellachervenak8747]

The books exchange is fairly new say the last two or three years. People will put up the boxes and put books in they have read. Anyone is welcome to take any book they want. All that is asked is that you read the book and when done either bring it back or put it in another exchange box.

[@tonytiangco]

Hooray, you're close to where I grew up.

[@barwryofficials6271]

Gods love for gods queen USA today and do well we can watch it again

[@a00141799]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Wow again. Emma you are a awesome reporter/ presenter. In addition to great photography, videography and music I imagine that you spend a lot of time adding proper narration to your videos too. Well let me just give top marks for your effort. As you know we American love to hear visitors say nice things about our country. Perhaps that is the case in all countries but I think we are particularly sensitive. Alex is unapologeticly honest about what he feels and thinks. So I take his criticisms seriously even though he may not always intend it to be taken seriously. He has a gift. The combination of you two is hard to beat. And your videos show that. I'm always so impressed by your content. Wish there was a way to promoted this channel. Much success in 2020. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich in Seattle.

[@TravelBeans]

Aw thanks so much! Haha yes, of course, I think most people like to hear nice things about their country and people enjoying their country.. but we do also think it's really important to remain honest as too many people gloss over the parts of travel that are not absolutely perfect.. and I think that can give people the wrong impression of a place and set them up for disappointment if they too decide to travel to that place. Plus, Alex's rants make me laugh so much 😂 Thank you so much for all of your kind comments.. we both really appreciate it and hope we can continue to make content you enjoy! 🙌😁

[@a00141799]

@@TravelBeans U 2 r the best.😄😄😄

[@lynnesears6254]

The little libraries became a thing in the midwest (Ohio anyway) within the last 5 years or so. Not too many but you find them here and there.

[@RicardoRoams]

One of the things I like about a van for camping/traveling is the ability to get from the living area to the driver/passenger seats without having to exit the vehicle. It's a convenience and safety issue for me. The fact that it appears you cannot do that with this van would be a deal breaker for me. Enjoyed your tour of Santa Barbara!

[@blowba]

Go just up the road little bit to Monterey. Get some clam chowder on the pier. Go to the aquarium and Cannery Row. Most importantly GO WHALE WATCHING THERE!!!!! Go to Pebble Beach and do the 17 mile drive. Also go see some Sea Otters in the wild at Moss Landing.

[@TravelBeans]

Whale watching is very high on my list of things to do! 👍 Thanks Brendan

[@blowba]

@@TravelBeans there aren't many better places to do it than Monterey. There is a giant trench right outside the harbor with lots of sea life so basically it's a giant buffet for whales, dolphins, orcas, seals and all sorts of other creatures.

[@CallumTash]

Camper is sick. We’re in the process right f converting a van 🤙

[@teaandabutty]

Santa Barbara looks absolutely stunning. You'd definitely have to be minted to live there though. You heading up to San Francisco on this trip?

[@pfrsh1450]

Stop in San Luis Obispo. Go to the Thursday night farmers market!

[@kolbeycam1328]

Go to Vancouver and Victoria BC Canada

[@carlbeaver7112]

I'm kind of watching these episodes backwards. It's amusing to watch how you have acclimated to the U.S. "Tack-os" here vs. "Tock-os" today, etc. I have friends from all over the world, that have become U.S. citizens, but I've never had the pleasure of witnessing their actual 'naturalization' (not the legal term but the term of adaptation.) Then again, that may have happened so slowly that it may have passed unnoticed...

[@joshthomas911]

What was the rating in the unbattered fish haha just curious, thanks

[@boholifers]

Greetings from Finland 👋🏼🇫🇮 We are planing a first ever camper trip to USA and just got curious, where did you showered if not in the rv? 🤔 #rookie

[@TravelBeans]

Many truck stops like 'Loves' offer shower facilities.. it's like $5 for a shower and they're usually happy for you to share. Also campsites usually have showers.

[@sallymay24]

You should come to Australia and promote that it still ok to come and travel here after the fires

[@TravelBeans]

It's utterly heartbreaking to see what's happened out there 😔 We would really love to go and film over there.. but unfortunately it's unlikely to happen soon as this USA trip was pretty expensive for us

[@heathers8565]

Gosh you guys missed so much. Prolly because of the free or cheap budget. It's much more enjoyable when you have a lil cash to spend.

[@tonys1636]

A proper camper van just like the old VW Microbus conversions from the 60's, all it needs is a porta potti to avoid the middle of the night walk to the ablutions. That Courthouse is one I would not mind coming before the Beak in. Alex you and I will fall out if you shave the beard off! We have to stick together. 💋💋👸🧔

[@marklion315]

Spice seems to be everywhere because you're in the southwest, the entire area was once part of Mexico lol. And if you're going to limit yourself to one taco, make it the tacos al pastor.

[@toobydude41]

You guys can be harsh critics! Well, maybe more discerning than harsh...that's cool though :) ( not a hate comment whatsoever!) We do have plenty of historical buildings..beautiful as well as important.. and people do share stuff here. Love the new wheels! Glad that Alex had a better meal experience than last time with the hot dogs. (I generally like them even though I wouldn't say they're my favorite food). Now if only Alex can find a gift shop that he likes. LOL. He picked up a really nice item at that other one! Good sign maybe :) Well I sure found a channel that I like. Enjoying the journey guys

[@TravelBeans]

Haha yes.. we do always try to be honest about our thoughts and experiences when we travel as we don't want to give a false impression of a place. But we really have had an absolute blast.. this USA trip was easily the most fun we've had on a trip this year. Such a fun country to explore 🤩 especially by car!

[@toobydude41]

@@TravelBeans and the honesty is appreciated ! Your descriptions of a place are so vivid and nuanced. I think some people may take the critiques the wrong way. But it's easy to tell the genuine pleasure expressed from you guys on several occasions during your trip😀

[@bengalishaw2889]

Cali do make some good tacos.

[@TravelBeans]

They really do!

[@arkon6084]

How is the "American foods/life style" compared to the English as you now enjoying it during this trip?

[@Marathon1260]

You just inspired me to visit SB tomorrow.

[@TH159UY]

Go to Oahu

[@peaceworldthroughinside1487]

Costly to travel for USA?.

[@rogerthat5459]

You have to put lime on your talk-o

[@mathathiknai]

I love your voice and the way you talk.

[@williammacomb5691]

Was it cabbage or was it coleslaw?

[@alibaba19631]

The coastal Highway from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is unbelievably beautiful , go see it , Emma you are so beautiful and Alex you are a handsome man

[@luvyou-baby]

16/9/22

[@Tabfort]

It’s not that we don’t like to share. It’s that some of us don’t want the government sharing our money for us. 😁

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

OK...2 things... 1) Tacos...it's a Spanish/Hispanic word so you say with the Spanish prnouniciation rules. An "a" has an "Ahh" or even an soft "o" sound. So Tacos are pronounced TAH-Cose, not Tack-os. 2) Americans don't share. Well that depends on what you mean by sharing. In general yes, people have a certain disposition in holding their personal possessions privately, BUT for things like the books you saw, or tools, people will generally share those. They may expect them back or they may not. I would say for the books, they wouldn't because they probably read them already and have no need to keep them, but for tools, yeah, they definitely would want them back. But in general for your typical American attitude, we are the most generous nation on Earth. What do I mean my that? Well, it means that Americans will more than likely donate their time (volunteer work) and/or money to organizations/charities they believe in than anybody else in the world. Now why is that? Well, here's where it gets a little political. Because of the independent nature of America, where we all sort of distrust the government in some way or another, we will get up and do it ourselves, rather than wait for the government to help or rescue us. For example, in times of floods and hurricanes, there is a loose organization called the Cajun Navy who are just private boat owners down South that will hook up their boats and drive to wherever they are needed to help flood victims. It's really cool to see. In that massive hurricane that hit Houston a few years so that caused massive flooding, they were there helping people. They didn't get paid for it, they just do it to help their fellow man in times of need.

[@heathers8565]

My brother got married at that courthouse, in that mural room. I do not understand why people think that's a good wedding venue. Sure nice building. Terrible wedding venue.

[@Dutchbelg3]

OK ... another comment.. in the risc Emma wants to kill me for this... but I prefer these pants over the saggy yellow one ! You're such a beauty girl! The yellow one did not do you justice!

[@TravelBeans]

Haha I'm a sucker for comfy clothes!

[@cindyrichelderfer7625]

😊

[@joanhall3718]

Those tiny free libraries (really book exchanges), are popping up everywhere. They are being built by people who want to encourage literacy. I know of 5 in my neighborhood, not affluent.

[@bensealey8837]

I think i have a man crush...............😂

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

You Kids Need to Buy one and Travel America and Canada for a Year. The countries are Soooo Different

[@TravelBeans]

That's actually a huge dream of ours.. to own our very own campervan. Think we'll have to test out a few more models before we decide which one to go for though..

[@angelac1356]

Just stating my observation, but your views on the United States are a bit disrespectful. We share. We have beautiful architecture. We are nice people. I wouldn’t dare go to England and make assumptions about its people based on a few people I’ve met from there.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

Only a microwave and hob. Where is the normal oven?

[@TravelBeans]

I've not seen any campervans with ovens in them before.. 😂 Perhaps the bigger RVs have ovens..

[@anneliesjoss]

Funny how you say the “a” in tacos, but Americans say “a” like you would in tomatoes.

[@pamelazamora211]

Annelies Joss u are so wrong omg 😂

[@anneliesjoss]

My typing got messed up. I meant to say it’s funny how Britts say tacos and how Americans say it. You would think it would be the other way around.