Santa Barbara Tails

Mollie and Tobie: Santa Barbara Tails is the next heartwarming, hilarious chapter in the beloved travel-adventure series featuring two globe-trotting Newfipoos with big personalities and even bigger tails.

After a whirlwind journey through the lush landscapes of Victoria and the city buzz of Vancouver, followed by a sun-splashed detour through Palm Springs, Mollie and Tobie find themselves in the dreamy, coastal charm of Santa Barbara. What follows is a week full of wag-worthy wonders, beachside zoomies, historic misadventures, cultural capers, and a grand fiesta finale.

Staying at the stylish Hotel Californian, Mollie—ever the graceful floof—and Tobie—the snack-loving, somersault-enthusiast—explore the very best that Santa Barbara has to offer. From their gallery-worthy pawprints in the Funk Zone, a rescue mission involving a pelican and a missing trout at Stearns Wharf, and hilarious moments at the elegant Butterfly Beach, to historic hijinks at the Old Mission (where Tobie accidentally rings the ancient bells), each chapter is a perfectly pawcrafted adventure.

In Lotusland’s mystical gardens, they befriend a wise old tortoise who speaks in riddles and attempt to paddleboard through the scenic harbor (with predictable results). But the grand finale? A full-blown Fiesta celebration featuring floats, flower crowns, confetti cannons, and churros galore. And yes—Tobie wears a sombrero.

This beautifully written book blends humor, local culture, and the unconditional charm of two adventurous pups discovering the magic of one of California’s most iconic destinations. Each chapter is a standalone story, brought to life with vibrant real-life imagery and lots of laugh-out-loud moments.

Perfect for kids aged 6–12 (and dog lovers of all ages), Santa Barbara Tails is part of the internationally loved Mollie and Tobie series, which encourages curiosity, exploration, kindness, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Whether you’re dreaming of California or just love seeing the world through a dog’s-eye view, this book will have you smiling, howling with laughter, and maybe even planning your next adventure—with snacks, of course.

Adventure. Floof. Fiesta.
Join Mollie and Tobie as they make Santa Barbara their sun-kissed playground.

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