These two quaint little towns area on the southern tip of SB..Tremendous history and culture about. The mountain range and the beach are only separated by the 101 Freeway. There are both private and public beaches, Padaro lane is my favorite as I spent my summers there as a child and now my kids get to do the same. Food: when in Summerland you have to go THE NUGGET, this is a whole in the wall, no frills, eat on picnic tables type place. There is also a local shop that makes their own sausage, I suggest you try it out. In Carp..(Carpenteria) you have to go THE SPOT for a burger, located on Linden just off the beach it is a local secret and in a shack, honestly....get there early or you wont have a seat. All seating is outside and the menu is deep, greasy and good.... OH.. Two random spots in SB that come to mind are SUPERICA, the best mexican food in the world...get there early the line is always long, you eat under a tent and have to find a table..while watching the family make their own tortillas...Lastly my favorite fish place is Brophy Brothers on the harbour in SB. Talk about fresh fish....on your way out stop by the fish market that just took their pick off the dock and take home some fresh fish for the grill. Well, that is for now. See Ya'll later.