Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a stay at the Sideways Inn, a motel that was basically a supporting actor in an Oscar-winning movie.  Get a bird’s-eye view of Santa Barbara County via California’s longest and fastest zip lines. Cross the Santa Ynez River on horseback, feed towering ostriches and emus, and cuddle with farm animals. Step into a time warp of vintage gas pumps, racing memorabilia, and unusual roadside relics at Mendenhall’s Museum.  Carve out time to browse the carefully curated collection of vintage fabrics, apron patterns, Jell-O cookbooks, and so much more at The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop.  As a California resident of 20 years and someone who never says no to a road trip, I’ve crisscrossed the state many times in search of places that surprise me.…