Living in Santa Barbara | Doug Grant: Motocross Champion to Island Explorer, A Carpinteria Legacy

TV Santa Barbara

In this episode, Doug Grant, a lifelong resident of Carpinteria, shares his fascinating life story—from growing up on a ranch where he honed his motocross skills and won the national motocross championship five times, to building his house and exploring the Channel Islands. Doug's experiences are diverse and inspiring.

Listen to learn about his family's history in Carpinteria, his adventures trekking through rugged terrain to locate and document hidden petroglyph sites with his father, and the legacy his mother left behind with the Lou Grant Parent Child Workshop. Doug also discusses his scuba diving adventures, carpentry work at the Crissman Channel Islands Center, and the unique challenges he faced to become a member of the exclusive All Eight Club. Join us as Doug recounts his fondest memories of living in Santa Barbara and shares the wisdom gained from his varied life experiences. Enjoy a glimpse into Doug's rich and fulfilling journey in this captivating podcast episode.