Bonita Beach carries clothing for men and women at a charming cottage on Lillie Avenue in Summerland. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) The Summerland post office is a quaint gathering place to pick up mail and the latest community news. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) The Sacred Space. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) Cantwell’s Market & Deli may be relatively small, but its wine selection looms large. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) The Nugget is quiet at midafternoon, but by dinner time the place will be hopping. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) Tinker’s Burgers is known for its cheeseburgers, curly fries and lemon chicken salad. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) The sign says it all. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) Summerland’s World War I memorial is located adjacent to the fire station on Lillie Avenue on the east end of the main drag. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone) Four-acre Lookout Park provides a spectacular view of the Santa Barbara Channel and the beach below. (Judy Foreman / Noozhawk via iPhone)

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