Tourists flock to the beach on sunny day before Thanksgiving

Tourists and locals flock to the beach on the sunny day before Thanksgiving

By Tracy Lehr

November 24, 2021 9:25 pm

Published November 24, 2021 8:56 pm

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People who arrived in Santa Barbara before the holiday traffic jams enjoyed a picture- perfect day at the beach.

Athletes got a good workout playing beach volleyball, while parents pushed their children on the swings at East Beach in Santa Barbara.

They said they felt lucky to be enjoying nice weather in November.

Amanda Sobel said her family drove down from the Bay Area for a 4-day vacation before Thanksgiving.

They plan to drive back in time to have a quiet Thanksgiving at home.

Other tourists will be staying in area hotels, and dining out.

Tracy Lehr is a reporter and the weekend anchor for News Channel 3-12. To learn more about Tracy, click here

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