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n behalf of the staff, artists, photographers, designers, writers and others who have helped to make Passport Gateway Magazine the area’s most popular visitor guide since 1995, we invite you to join the millions of readers who have used our magazine to find the very best places to eat, shop and play in Paradise on the Pacific, where the unique east to west, southern facing coastal orientation creates the Mediterranean-like abundance of sunshine, moderate temperatures and dazzling beauty that attracts more than six million annual visitors to this seaside sanctuary commonly called the American Riviera.

This is the place that was claimed by Spain in 1542, when the first European to set foot on the California coast was greeted by gift-bearing Chumash Indians who had thrived here for thousands of years and are today one of the region’s largest employers and philanthropists. This was the movie-making capital of the world in the early 20th Century. This is where Charlie Chaplin built a hotel and Jimmy Cagney owned a wharf; where Laurence Olivier married Vivien Leigh and John & Jackie Kennedy honeymooned; where miles of palm lined beaches frame a moving canvass of white sailboats on crisp blue seas and magnificent sunsets silhouette the rich, red terra cotta rooflines that surround one of California’s most popular Spanish Missions; where you’re 92 miles north of Los Angeles, 332 miles south of San Francisco, and, hopefully, far enough from home to become accustomed to a more relaxed, carefree lifestyle as you explore the sun-drenched beaches, picturesque harbor, gourmet restaurants, shopping treasures, museums, galleries, award­6

winning wineries and historical sites.

This is also the place where you’ll find charming sidewalk cafes and world-class restaurants; and, where you’ll enjoy shopping adventures at first-class national and international stores as well as our eclectic mix of locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries.

This is the home of five Nobel Prize winners; media celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Laura Schlessinger and Dennis Miller; entertainers Jeff Bridges, Carol Burnett, John Cleese, Kevin Costner, Bo Derek, Kirk Douglas, Julia LouisDreyfus, Dennis Franz, Tab Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Michael Keaton, Cheryl Ladd, Christopher Lloyd, Rob Lowe and Jonathan Winters; singers and songwriters Jeff Barry, Jackson Browne, Christopher Cross, David Crosby, Barry DeVorzon, Bruce Johnston, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, Peter Noone and Glen Phillips; TV/film producers and directors Bruce Brown, Chris Carter, Tom Pollock, Ivan Reitman, Joel Schumacher, Dick Wolf and Robert Zemeckis; best-selling authors Jack Canfield, Barnaby Conrad and Sue Grafton; sports legends Jimmy Connors and Andy Granatelli; and, all of the rest of us who live, work and play in one of the world’s favorite destinations. Welcome to paradise. We’re glad you’re here.

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Contents

Volume 69 • Summer 2012 FEATURES features

WATERFRONT FUN! From sailing, surfing, swimming & skating to wining, dining, boating & biking, the Santa Barbara Waterfront has something for everyone! Turn to our 8th Annual Waterfront Guide (pgs. 22-33) to find out more.

13 WENDY FOSTER BOUTIQUES 14 NATASHA 33 JEWELS AT EL PASEO 14 On the Forward Edge of International Fashion WhereBarbara’s Santa Barbara Engaged!

Santa FavoriteGets Women’s Boutique 16 SANTA BARBARA WINERY 18 ORCHIDELIC CELEBRATION! 17 AN WENDY FOSTER World Class Varietal Wines 67th Santa Barbara SantaAnnual Barbara’s Fashion Icon!International Orchid Show 24QUION THE WATERFRONT 22 SI BELLA LUXURY ECO-WELLNESS SPA 22 ONComplete THE WATERFRONT Guide to Santa Barbara’s Waterfront Beauty from Within Complete Guide to Santa Barbara’s Waterfront 30 WORLD CLASSART WHALE WATCHING STUDIO 25 BARBARA GLASSBLOWING 32 SANTA WORLD CLASSofWHALE The Whales Summer WATCHING Are In! AThe Santa Barbara Original Whales of Summer Are In! NEW CLASS AT THE ZOO WATCHING 28 33WORLD WHALE 34 Right NEW AT THE ZOO Giraffes Among Santa Zoo’s New Additions here, right now, in theBarbara Santa Barbara Channel!

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– ABOUT OUR COVER – A native of Pasadena, Willis Heaton is an upand-coming local landscape artist who has studied under the well-known illustrator William Stout and at the Pasadena Art Center. His plein air oil paintings are recognizable by their warm light & strong brushwork.

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BIKINI FACTORY

814 State St., 957-9100

2275 Ortega Rd., Summerland, 969-2887

Locally owned, 33 Jewels is proud to feature a diverse collection of several Santa Barbara jewelry artists as well as international jewelers. This full service jeweler has an extensive collection of diamonds & colored stones and a variety of precious metals. 33 Jewels also offers a distinct & unique bridal selection, create your custom designs, repair work and service on fine watches. Their fine craftsmanship is heirloom quality – handmade and symbolic, each a small wearable treasure. Open 11am-6pm daily, Noon-5pm Sunday. Closed Tuesdays.

ANGEL 1221 Coast Village Rd., Montecito 565-1599

Montecito boutique, Angel, reflects a mix of high fashion & casual beach elegance with luxe collections of jewelry, knitwear, denim, swimwear, separates & handbags. Angel prides itself on its unique local interpretation of fashion & individual approach to style, with many new lines from emerging & well-known designers arriving for the coming season. Open Mon.Sat., 10am-7pm, Sun. 11am-6pm. ­12

A mainstay of the Santa Barbara shopping experience, Bikini Factory is only 5 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, nestled in the cozy artistic community of Summerland. Bikini Factory not only sells but creates ladies swimwear for all body types & ages, offering full service, constantly updated stock and they mail too!

LOVEBIRD BOUTIQUE & JEWELRY BAR

535 State St., 560-9900 7 East De La Guerra, 568-3800 lovebirdsb.com This locally owned boutique, with 2 downtown locations, offers a wide & varied selection of women’s apparel, handbags, shoes, accessories & Zia Jewelry created by owner Jennifer Scarbrough. Choose from fashions by Johnny Was, Flax, Wooden Ships, XCVI, Green Dragon & more.

Lovebird offers a comfortable & affordable Santa Barbara shopping experience.

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eaturing a diverse collection of several Santa Barbara jewelry artists as well as international jewelers, this locally owned boutique gallery offers a different shopping experience for people who appreciate handmade, heirloom quality jewelry. 33 Jewels has a beautiful collection of hard to find Estate and Antique jewelry, featuring uncommon designs and materials, dating from the early 1800’s to the late 1900’s. A full service jeweler, 33 Jewels also does custom design, repair work, and maintains fine watches.

Proudly hailed as “Where Santa Barbara Gets Engaged,” 33 Jewels offers a distinct and unique bridal selection with a large selection of engagement and wedding rings, as well as gifts for the bridal party. It is easy to fall in love in Santa Barbara; let us help you commemorate the moment.

With the a sense of pride and fine craftsmanship, owner Diane Garmendia takes particular joy in making your custom designs come to life, as well as repurposing older jewelry from your collection. Being the only female owned and operated jewelry store in Santa Barbara, 33 Jewels’ staff has a unique sense of what women want, and can help them (and their sweethearts) with their most important purchases!

As you walk in, you are greeted with the beautiful glow cast by the amazing chandeliers and wall sconces of Danish “reverse glass painting” artist, Ulla Darni. This illuminated art with a practical function truly is a sight to behold at night, and even more stunning in your home!

Upstairs, the Trésor de Vintage Collection features fine vintage costume jewelry, designer handbags, dresses and gowns, accessories and other apparel from the 1950’s through the 1980’s.

Detailed and elaborate pieces by Chanel, Miriam Haskell, Coro, Ciner, Hobé, Carnegie and more, complement beautifully restored dresses and gowns by Dior, Mr. Blackwell, Fredrick’s of Hollywood (1950’s), and many others.

This is a true treasure of Santa Barbara!

33 Jewels at El Paseo, 814 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 957-9100 Open 11am-6pm daily, Noon- 5pm Sunday, Closed Tuesdays • Extended Holiday Hours ­14

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Wendy Foster Santa Barbara’s Fashion Icon

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orn in New York, Wendy Foster grew up in Santa Barbara, spending her summer vacations at her mother’s home in Massachusetts. She always had an independent streak and ended up leaving home at age 17, not returning home until her late twenties. She attended college in Mexico, Massachusetts and Paris. During this period of time she really got the travel bug and decided to get more education by traveling the world. And she did just that, for 10 years all by herself.

When she first decided to open a store she looked in her own closet and drawers and counted the number of items in each category, skirts, blouses, t-shirts, pants, jackets etc. She quickly realized the appropriate proportions and purchased her merchandise for her store based on her own personal assessment of her wardrobe. Three tops to every bottom and it was just right! Of course, that has changed since then and continues to change each season. She says recently people weren’t buying any bottoms at all for a few months in any of her stores. That had never happened before.

Wendy Foster Wendy now has 4 stores. The first stores were and still are in the Upper Village in Montecito. Wendy Foster, Wendy Foster Upstairs and Angel. The square footage grew to about 10,000 square feet in Montecito and includes a “gourmetisserie”, house wares, tabletop, garden, children’s wear, books, men’s wear, bedding, wine, chocolates and gifts. Wendy Foster State Street, one of downtown Santa Barbara’s premier shopping destinations for over 20 years, offers discerning shoppers the opportunity to create entire coordinated outfits, often featuring lines designed locally or not available elsewhere, from an extensive inventory of clothing and accessories.

Wendy travels to Paris to do much of her buying, bringing collections of the European culture back for local fashion lovers to cherish.

She recently commented on her unique recipe for successful buying: “Because of my traveling and interests, I don’t just rely on going to the fashion trade shows. I don’t just sit back and pick things from what’s being presented to me. I’m proactive. I may see someone on the street and run after her to ask where she got her clothes. I’m always aware of what’s going on around me, what people look like and what’s coming next.”

Each clothing store also has its own buyer therefore a different identity and individuality but with the Wendy Foster touch. All of the buyers worked with Wendy for some time before they became buyers.

Wendy and her husband Pierre LaFond also own the LaFond Bistro Restaurant at 516 State Street in Santa Barbara and at 516 San Ysidro Road in Montecito, the Santa Barbara Winery at 202 Anacapa St. in Santa Barbara and LaFond Winery in Buellton. ­17

Shopping “beauty from within.” Let Qui Si Bella bring out your beauty. Call for appointment.

Scan the code to view the modern beauty treatments and ancient holistic healing rituals that will inspire your senses and renew your spirit!

SANTA BARBARA ARTS 1114 State St. #26, 884-1938 Show Me Your Mumu, Angel, Montecito

NATASHA 1231 State St., 965-4542 This contemporary women’s clothing boutique specializes in wash & wear easy clothing in natural fabrics made in California.

A fun place to shop, Natasha offers a wide selection with personalized service, and daily shipments of new merchandise. Natasha also has the largest selection of CITRON silks and rayons and wonderful, cozy, colorful sweaters. Great jewelry, shoes, handbags and belts by HOBO make Natasha your one-stop boutique and they can ship your purchases home for you!

QUI SI BELLA ECO-WELLNESS SPA 3311 State St., 682-0003 (In the Loreto Shopping Center)

This luxurious eco-wellness spa combines modern advancements in beauty treatments with ancient holistic healing rituals amidst the soothing waterfalls & Tuscan-style décor.

Select from an extensive spa menu & emerge glowing with serenity & health from the inside, out. In Italian Qui Si Bella implies ­18

This locally owned one-stop gift gallery located in the historic La Arcada courtyard features beautifully crafted treasures by fifty local artists including stunning handmade jewelry, hand dyed silks, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, mobiles, books and much more with complementary gift-wrapping. Open daily 11am -6pm.

Scan the code to see the beautifully crafted treasures at this locally owned one-stop gift gallery located in the historic La Arcada courtyard WAXING POETIC 2363 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos 2350 Lillie Avenue, Summerland www.waxingpoetic.com Waxing Poetic’s flagship store invites visitors to experience its eponymous line of life-affirming, handcrafted, heirloom-quality jewelry and thoughtful gifts in a beautifully designed, welcoming space, staffed by friendly, confirmed idealists, each of whom is determined to help every guest find their treasure, wax poetic, or live trying.

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WenDy foster - Montecito

516 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito, 565-1506

www.wendyfoster.com

Wendy Foster - a local store with a national reputation. Wendy was raised in Montecito and now has four stores in the area. The current collections she has in Montecito are: Piazza Sempioni, Shirin Guild, and Dosa, and really, really gorgeous jewelry from around the world. Open 7 days, 9am to 8pm.

WenDy foster - state street

833 State Street, 966-2276 - wendyfoster.com For over 20 years, Wendy Foster’s boutiques have influenced the Santa Barbara fashion scene by launching young designers & featuring labels from around the world.

Wendy Foster State Street is a premier shopping destination in downtown Santa Barbara & offers a mix of street savvy clothing & elegant ensembles. This boutique is a must stop for locals & visitors alike on the popular State Street strip.

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SANTA BARBARA ARTS 1114 State St. #26, 884-1938 Santa Barbara Arts is your one-stop gift gallery located in the historic La Arcada courtyard. This locally owned shop features beautifully crafted treasures by fifty local artists including Santa Barbara’s own Bud Bottoms, creator of the dolphin fountain. The eclectic mix includes stunning handmade jewelry, hand dyed silks, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, mobiles, books and much more. With complementary gift-wrapping, you’re sure to find the perfect item for someone special... or just treat yourself to a treasured memento of Santa Barbara. Open daily 11am -6pm.

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SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART 1130 State St., 963-1364, www.sbma.net

A remarkable permanent collection featuring ancient art: 19th C, American, French & English, 20th C, European, North American & Latin American, as well as a vast collection of works on paper and highly praised Asian art. Showing thru Aug 12, Behind the Wheel, the third exhibition of the year-long Vantage Point Photography Series. Jun 2 thru Sep 16 view the exhibition Portrayal/Betrayal with over 100 photographic portraits drawn from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection, with a few notable loans from private collections. Also, visit the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm.

Portrayal

Betrayal

June 2 – September 16, 2012

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State St, Santa Barbara CA . 805.963.4364 . www.sbma.net Museum Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am to 5pm This exhibition is made possible through the generosity of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree.

Hendrik Kerstens, Paper Roll (detail), 2008. Chromogenic print. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Museum Purchase with funds provided by PhotoFutures.

waterfront guide THE SANTA BARBARA CITY WATERFRONT Where you can shop, dine & play all day!

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here’s something for everyone at the Santa Barbara City Waterfront, the breathtaking span of palm-lined beaches along Cabrillo Boulevard that border the world-famous Stearns Wharf and California’s oldest – and most beautiful - working harbor.

The Waterfront is blessed with three picturesque, golden sand beaches. East Beach, at 1440 Cabrillo Blvd., offers picnic facilities, more than a dozen volleyball courts on the beach, and a full service restaurant. The Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse, built in 1927, offers showers, lockers, a weight room, beach wheelchair and volleyball rental. West Beach between Stearns Wharf and the harbor offers a picturesque sandy area for sunbathing, swimming, kayaking, wind surfing and beach volleyball on eleven acres adjoined by the wide palm tree lined walkway and bike path. The family-friendly Leadbetter Beach between the harbor and Shoreline Park offers grassy picnic and barbecue sites and attracts windsurfers, catamaran pilots, surfers and walkers.

We recommend that you begin your waterfront adventure with a visit to the Santa Barbara Region of Commerce Visitor, open daily at the corner of Cabrillo Blvd and Garden Streets, where you can make reservations at hotels and restaurants and get directions and information about the area’s attractions and visitor-serving businesses.

The Waterfront offers a variety of ocean-going activities like coastal cruises, sailing, whale watching, fishing, kayaking, surfing and parasailing. And for those who prefer spend more time on land, the amphibious Land Shark operated by Land & Sea Tours departs from State Street at Stearns Wharf at 12PM, 2PM and 4PM daily for a 90-minute fun-filled, narrated tour of historical landmarks that includes a cruise around the harbor and waterfront. The Santa Barbara Zoo, just off Cabrillo Blvd at East Beach, is home to 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects on its 30 hilltop acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. On Sundays, up to 200 resident artists display their original works under the palms along Cabrillo Blvd at the Arts & Crafts Show that is the only continuous, non-juried arts festival of drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world.

The historic Stearns Wharf – the longest and oldest working wooden wharf in California- is the most popular visitor attraction in the Santa Barbara area. Built in 1872 by local lumberman J.P. Stearns to unload logging ships on what had just ­22

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Events & Activities Shop the Arts & Crafts Show Celebrating its 46th year, the Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show was inspired by European sidewalk shows and the outdoor art fiestas of Mexico. Sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation Department since 1965, the show is now the only continuous, non-juried arts festival of original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. The show is held every Sunday under the palms on Cabrillo Blvd. and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Approximately 200 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own original work in a beautiful outdoor setting. Come join us for a visit! For information: (805) 897-1982 www.sbaacs.com

July 4th Old Mission Alternative Site Art Show Formerly held at the Santa Barbara Mission, this one-day-only annual event offers paintings & crafts for sale from 50 talented local artists.

Stroll through this beautiful residential garden setting and browse through a fine selection of unique jewelry, clothing, weavings, paintings, photography, glass, pottery, sculpture and so much more. Admission is free. 2227 Garden Street, at the corner of Garden & Pueblo. Let the balloons & signs direct you! 10am-5pm.

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Chumash Casino Resort The Chumash Casino Resort offers gaming at its exhilarating best, including 2,000 slot machines, Bingo and exciting table games like Blackjack and Poker. Cash prizes, weekly luxury car giveaways and exceptional customer service make the Chumash Casino Resort the most exciting getaway in Santa Barbara’s wine country.

For some of the best entertainment around, visit the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom. The showroom features intimate seating for 1,300 and hosts top headliner entertainers, world championship boxing and more. You can start and end your day in one of our luxurious suites or relaxing rooms at the AAA FourDiamond-rated Chumash Casino Resort Hotel. For information call 1-800-CHUMASH or visit chumashcasino.com

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There’s a place not too far from here where the wines are world class and the jackpots are too. Where you can enjoy Four-Diamond luxury and Five-Star dining. Where the headline entertainment is as hot as the gaming action. Welcome to California’s premier gaming and relaxation destination.

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waterfront guide become the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the wharf ’s 3.8 acres of decking served the passenger and freight shipping needs of California’s South Coast for over a quarter century; and, now supports shops, restaurants, galleries, boating, parasailing facilities and the ty Warner sea center, an interactive marine education facility. Free parking is available in several lots along the waterfront on Cabrillo Boulevard as well as merchant validation on the wharf itself.

The Santa Barbara Channel is one of best Whale Watching places in the world and the world famous condor express, a large jet-powered catamaran that departs from Sea Landing between Stearns Wharf and the harbor, provides the fastest and most comfortable way to get up close and personal with these magnificent marine mammals.

It’s a short trip by foot, bike or water taxi from Stearns Wharf to the picturesque

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santa Barbara Harbor, where you can stroll out on the breakwater, savor the smell of the sea, view the boats in the marina, and watch the local fisherman unload their catch on the dock. The Harbor is home to several restaurants, boat charter services, yacht brokerages, shops, and the santa Barbara Maritime Museum that brings the area’s rich maritime history to life with a variety of exhibits set inside nearly 8,000 square feet of museum space.

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Harbor & Stearns Wharf Off of Cabrillo Blvd. on Harbor Way, come watch the fishermen unload their catch in one of the oldest working harbors on the West Coast, dine with a view and visit the exciting Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which offers fun for the whole family. East of the Harbor, at the end of State St., lies Stearns Wharf, built in 1872 as the first working wharf in California.

Today, the Wharf caters to visitors with shops, restaurants, fish market, boat charters and the Ty Warner Sea Center.

Beaches

ARROYO BURRO BEACH Referred to as “Hendry’s Beach,” this beach off Cliff Drive, near Los Positas, is known for its sunsets and “The Boathouse” restaurant.

Butterfly Beach In front of the Four Seasons Biltmore on Channel Drive, this quiet beach is convenient for those staying in Montecito.

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Boating & Whale Watching Condor Express Climb aboard the all new Condor Express, a jet powered catamaran, for a spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion.

Captain Fred Benko and his crew are knowledgeable about the whales, islands & sea. The Condor Express has a spacious galley with food and cocktail service. Call (805) 882-0088 or 1-888-77-WHALE or visit: condorcruises.com

East Beach This popular beach offers volleyball, beach grill, children’s playground, & arts center. On East Cabrillo Blvd., across from the Hotel Mar Monte.

Goleta Beach Near UCSB, this large beach hosts a restaurant, grass picnic & BBQ areas & fishing pier.

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Leadbetter Beach A favorite family beach, this area is good for windsurfing & surfing and boasts a full restaurant, grass picnic & BBQ areas. Shoreline Dr., across from City College.

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he Santa Barbara Channel is known as one of the best whale watching areas in the world. Giant blue whales, playful humpback whales, plus fin and minke whales, dolphins and porpoises … all are in the nutrient rich waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Over 27 different types of whales and dolphins inhabit these waters throughout the year, making this channel one of the best whale watching areas in the world.

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the giant blue whale. Measuring up to 100 feet in length and weighing over 150 tons, the blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth … by a long shot.

To put it in perspective, consider that the largest land animal, the African elephant, can attain a weight of about 7 1/2 tons … the tongue of the blue whale is larger than an African elephant. With a heart as big as a Volkswagen they are truly immense animals. Blue whales show up in the channel about mid-May and can be seen through about mid-September.

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from all over the world with their antics – breaching, lob tailing, slapping their pectoral fins on the water and just plain mugging boats full of eager whale watchers.

They often come right to the boat and play to the people – enjoying a little people watching of their own. Humpback whales are in the channel year ‘round but are plentiful May through August. Both the Blues and Humpbacks can be seen on the Condor Express’s whale watching trips, which depart daily from Sea Landing in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

At any time of year, dolphins and porpoises can be sighted on the channel crossing, and sometimes we even experience the exciting Orca, or killer whale! The premier charter boat in this area, the Condor Express is powered by four 740hp diesel engines driving water jets, making the crossing to the islands in less than an hour as opposed to 3-5 hours for other boats. They provide qualified naturalists on all voyages, a galley serving hot and cold meals, even a full cocktail bar – definitely the most comfortable way to get out to see the whales!

The Condor Express runs half-day Island Whale watching trips daily, and on all trips whale sightings are guaranteed!

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hen born in February, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s baby golden lion tamarins were each the size of a C battery. Now cell phone-sized, the bright orange twins still spend much of their time clinging to their parents’ backs.

These highly endangered Brazilian monkeys are among several new Zoo additions.

Two slender-tailed meerkats were born in an underground den in April – the first births of their species in over a dozen years. The current “mob,” as meerkat groups are called, arrived in June 2010 from the San Diego Zoo. There are now five meerkats at the Zoo, the two parents, an unrelated female, and the two kits.

“The more meerkats, the merrier,” says Sheri Horiszny, Director of Animal Programs, “it is natural for them to be in a large social group.”

Both these births come as part of Association of Zoos and Aquariums cooperative breeding programs.

However, the birth of Masai giraffe Daniel took the Zoo by surprise in January 2011. Unknown to anyone, his young mother, not even aged three, was pregnant when she arrived from the Los Angeles Zoo. Daniel was hand reared and is now ten feet tall.

That’s still relatively small, especially compared to the 16-foot Michael, a male Masai who arrived from Canada in January 2012.

There is one relatively new Zoo resident who will never grow up: Duncan, the T. Rex. This amazingly lifelike dinosaur, designed a top Hollywood creature shop, is forever an adolescent. He stars in the Zoo’s live stage show “How to Train Your Dinosaur,” which debuted last summer and is a hit with youngsters and oldsters alike (check www.sbzoo.org for show times)!

The Santa Barbara Zoo is the region’s number one visitor attraction. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $14 for adults; $10 for children 2-12 years; seniors 65+; children under 2 free; $6 parking. Visit www.sbzoo.org or call 962-5339. ­34

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You’re invited to experience Santa Barbara’s newest “neighborhood joint” where Celebrity Chef Scott Leibfried and his HJL Restaurant Advisors partners have created a uniquely local, always welcoming space that serves the best and freshest food and drink available from local vendors. Open for dinner daily and lunch/dinner Sat & Sun. $$(10-30)/FB

THE ANDERSEN’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY 1106 State St., 962-5085

New age Scandinavian cuisine with international flair, excellent wines, melodic harp music during dinner, all accented with genuine Danish pastry and desserts. The Andersen’s love of food and people is evident as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dine indoors & delight in the beautiful oil paintings or outdoors on the sidewalk patio; enjoy a leisurely afternoon high tea with friends or, for larger groups, an upstairs party loft awaits you. The Andersen’s is a feast for the eye and tickle for the pallet. $$/BW

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THE BOATHOUSE 2982 ½ Cliff Drive, 898-2628 (At Hendry’s Beach, boathousesb.com)

Arguably the most beautiful restaurant setting in Santa Barbara, the Boathouse sits on the sand at Hendry’s Beach, amidst the bluffs.

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CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT & CANTINA 330 State St., 845-8966 www.casablancasb.com

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local favorite for 27 years, opal restaurant & bar thrives on the creative contrast between exciting innovation and comfortable tradition.

As son as you step inside, you know you are in for a special experience. Sophisticated yet comfortable, opal restaurant & bar radiates a warm, friendly ambience combining the elegance of a trendy San Francisco bistro with a genuine hospitality that seems to come naturally to their well-trained staff of servers and chefs.

From your first glance at the menu, it’s easy to see why opal is such a favorite, featuring eclectic California cuisine inspired by dishes from around the world and the multicultural heritage of America. Offering everything from an Herb Grilled 14 oz Ribeye Steak, to spicy authentic Paella, fresh seafood, homemade pastas & soups, deliciously imaginative salads, elegant Asian-accented appetizers, and homemade desserts, opal’s menu truly has something for every taste.

If you are a wine lover, you are in for a treat at opal restaurant & bar. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 1993, their extensive wine list features a hand-selected mix of French, Italian, Australian, Spanish and California wines, with new wines added weekly. With its full bar and unique Martini specialties, opal is also a great place to drop in for a drink and an appetizer before a movie or a night on the town.

If you need a private space for your group, opal has a separate, attractively decorated, banquet room that adjoins the main dining room, with its own sound system, kitchen and separate entrance.

The philosophy of proprietors Tina Takaya and Richard Yates is simple, “People are hungry for more than just great food. We seek to create an experience that removes barriers and creates a connection between people; one that ultimately nurtures the soul as well.”

With its warm and welcoming style, delicious and diverse menu, excellent wine list and full bar, all at reasonable prices, this is the kind of restaurant you can go back to again and again. And when you do, don’t be surprised if you recognize the folks at the table next to you. Chances are, the same thing happened to them! opal restaurant & bar is located at 1325 State Street near the Arlington Theatre. (805) 966-9676.

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EL PASEO RESTAURANT 10 El Paseo, 962-6050

CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL 113 Harbor Way, 564-1200 Dine by the boats on the award winning Chuck’s Waterfront Grill deck. Our dinner menu offers Cioppino with seafood fresh from our Fisherman’s Market around the corner, Prime Grade Top Sirloin Steaks, fresh local fish in season, wild caught King Prawns, Maine Lobster Tail, Seared Sea Scallops, and fresh Seafood Pastas. Full bar featuring Chuck’s original Mai-Tai’s; beer and wine list with many local favorites, including our own local Syrah made by the Brander Vineyard.

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ENDLESS SUMMER BAR CAFÉ 113 Harbor Way, 2nd Floor, 564-4666 Upstairs from Chuck’s Waterfront Grill, this surf-inspired bar-café offers great harbor views and was named one of the “top ten seafood spots by the sea” by Sunset Magazine. The Endless Summer menu features seafood fresh off the docks like Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna on a Warm Spinach Salad, Fish & Chips and Popcorn Shrimp, along with crisp salads, burgers, and a happy hour with food & drink specials like the Endless Summer Blonde Ale. live music nightly from 6-9 pm. Bruce Brown, director of The Endless Summer, may be dining nearby on Fresh Pacific Oysters. Open 11:30 am $$/FB/E

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Located in the historic El Paseo, Santa Barbara’s most romantic restaurant features freshly prepared soups & salads, delicious Mexican entrees, fresh fish, seafood, great grilled meats & handmade tortillas served in a scenic, beautiful indoor/outdoor courtyard. Open for dinner daily 4pm; Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4pm-6pm.

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erched atop the sand on secluded and beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach, better known as Hendry’s to locals, sits one of Santa Barbara’s newest and most exiting restaurants. The Boathouse at Hendry’s, Brought to us by the same family who started the Santa Barbara Shellfish Co and Santa Barbara FisHouse is truly a feast for all the senses. In the mornings, you can dine on the expansive patio and watch the sun rise over the coatal range to the east. In the evenings, gorgeous shades of red, orange and purple from the sunset to the west, flood the entire restaurant.

The Boathouse at Hendry’s also offers an excellent escape without ever leaving town, one is struck with the sense they have been transported to a remote and tropical place, while just minutes from downtown. It is difficult to see any signs of development from any part of the Boathouse, with the ocean on one side, the Douglass Preserve on the other and Hope Ranch to the north. Dolphins in the surf just out front seem to be a daily occurance, and in season migrating whales are also common.

The best part of the visit however is the food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and the menus feature some of the best executed familiar favorites I’ve seen, as well as many very tasty unique dishes. The signature breakfast is incredible; real Dungeness crab cakes over breakfast potatoes topped with poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise; amazing! Corn beef hash was never tops on my list, but tasting it at the Boathouse nearly qualified as a life changing experience. The serving bordered on gigantic, but in no time it was gone; the best I have ever tasted. Of course all the usual favorites are there, pancakes, waffles, French toast, eggs benedict, thick applewood smoked bacon and eggs etc. I recommend weekdays, or get there early on the weekend.

Lunch is a very fun experience at the Boathouse, it’s busy, beautiful and again, delicious. Try the Mahi Salad with mandarins and crispy wontons, or the Shrimp Louie, or the Lobster Tacos. The cioppino is excellent, and the Seared Ahi Club on ciabatta is fantastic, although huge. Fresh fish specials abound and generally two to three oyster varieties can be had.

Dinner dresses up nicely at the Boathouse, with the servers donning all black and a quiet elegance complimenting the natural beauty of the place. Stuffy would never be a word to describe the Boathouse, with beachgoers in flip flops as welcome as those in their designer apparel.

The food at dinner is quite special. Appetizers such as Giant Mesquite Grilled Prawns on sourdough with scampi butter, Spiced Chicken Cigarillos, and Pan Fried Dungeness Crab Cakes start of a delicious meal, or make a meal in themselves. The mesquite grills beautifully cook many fish delicacies, such as Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail, Arctic Char, Mahi Mahi, White Sea Bass, as well as Newport Beef Ribteyes, Top Sirloins, and New York Steaks, as well as the truly sinful Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with blue cheese compound butter and fried Maui onions. End it with a molten chocolate cake or McConnell’s ice cream mudd pie and you are in heaven.

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Dining FARMER BOY RESTAURANT 3427 State St., 687-7011

All-American home style cooking since 1958 & home of Karleskint Catering, Farmer Boy features 75 omelets, cinnamon rolls made fresh daily, early bird & lunch specials.

Seniors & Children’s Menu. Located in the San Roque Plaza. $/B&W

THE FISHOUSE 101 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 966-2112 sbfishhouse.com

Huge tropical fish tank, display kitchen, fire pit, oceanfront location, patio dining, innovative cocktails & an extensive wine list. In its ten years of operation, the FisHouse has quickly become second to none in Santa Barbara’s rich tradition of great seafood. Locally owned & operated by the same family that brought you the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, the FisHouse offers specialties like Macadamia Nut Sea Bass and old favorites like local lobster.

Open daily for lunch & dinner from 11:30am.

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HARRY’S PLAZA CAFE 3313 State St., at Las Positas, 687-2800

Since 1968, the legendary Harry’s Plaza Cafe has served quality food at reasonable prices, the most generous drinks in town and the best desserts on the planet to visiting celebrities, athletes, politicians and all the loyal locals that have made Harry’s one of the area’s favorite places to eat, drink and enjoy. Open for lunch & dinner daily. $$/FB

KAHUNA GRILL 12 De La Guerra Place, 965-6770 (In Paseo Nuevo Mall) 7010 Marketplace Dr., 685-3711 (In Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta)

You know exactly what you’re getting when you walk thru the doors at Kahuna Grill – laid back surfer fare at affordable prices. Choose from seven different mouth-watering, freshly

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grilled classic burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, veggie burgers, fries, onion rings, shakes & a great Children’s Menu. Dine inside amid the classic surf photos & surfing paraphernalia, or on the patio. Beer, soft drinks,v specialty coffees. Open daily for lunch or dinner. $$

THE NATURAL CAFÉ 508 State St., Santa Barbara 962-9494 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 563-1163 5892 Hollister Avenue, Goleta 682-2363 968 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 449-0099 698 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo 546-9200

Consistently voted by locals as the “best lunch,” “best health food,” and “best fish taco,” the Natural Café offers natural pastas, sandwiches & burgers, as well as fresh local fish, homemade soups, salads and wholesome burritos. Voted “best outdoor patio dining,” the downtown State Street location is a fun place to people watch while you dine! $/B&W OPAL RESTAURANT & BAR 1325 State St., 966-9676 www.opalrestaurantandbar.com Local’s favorite, sophisticated, yet comfortable lively bistro atmosphere. Warm, genuinely hospitable Team Service. Extensive WS-award winning wine list, full bar, internationally-inspired California Cuisine with everything from Chili-Crusted Filet Mignon to Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns with Coconut Curry Sauce. Open Mon.-Sat. from 11:30am & seven nights from 5pm. $$/FB

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POINTS OF INTEREST EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BARBARA HISTORIC PARK The Presidio includes buildings that were part of the last Spanish military outpost in the New World. The chapel contains restored 18th century decorations.

123 E. Canon Perdido St. 966-0719.

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KARPELES MANUSCRIPT 2 LIBRARY Collection of prized manuscripts & rare documents. 21 W. Anapamu St. 962-5322.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COURTHOUSE Timeless Spanish-Moorish masterpieces with colorful corridors, historic mural room, 85 ft. observation tower. Great views from the clock tower. 1100 Anacapa St. 962-6464.

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SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Charming adobe complex, built in 1817, houses one of the finest collections of regional history in California. 136 E. De La Guerra St. 966-1601.

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SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART One of the nation’s outstanding regional museums with important holdings of American, 19th century French and Asian art. 1130 State St. 963-4364.

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STEARNS WHARF & TY WARNER SEA CENTER Oldest operating wharf on the West coast with ships and eateries. The Sea Center offers a glimpse into marine life that inhabits the Santa Barbara Channel and includes displays dedicated to the preservation of rare and endangered species and habitat types. At the foot of State St. 564-5518 & 962-9111.

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ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Originally built in 1875 the interior contains a mock Spanish village. Curved ceiling is “star studded” and creates an outdoor illusion. 1317 State St. 7

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8 GRANADA THEATRE For over 70 years the historic Granada Theatre has been the premiere center of entertainment for the entire Central Coast.

1216 State St. 966-2324.

SANTA BARBARA ZOO Over 500 animals on over 30 scenic acres of a former beachside estate. 500 Ninos Dr. off Cabrillo Blvd. 962-5339.

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND A 37-acre botanical wonder containing subtropical & tropical plants from around the world. Located in Montecito, just east of Santa Barbara. Reservations required for tours from mid-Feb. thru Nov., (805) 969-9990.

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM Santa Barbara’s newest museum offers a vibrant exploration of our relationship with the sea.

Offering state-of-the-art theatre presentations, hundreds of exhibits, and a unique museum store. In Santa Barbara’s working harbor, 113 Harbor Way. 962-8404.

SANTA BARBARA MISSION “Queen of the Missions” is 10th of the California missions established in 1786 by Spanish Franciscans. Gift shop. Daily from 9am-5pm. 2201 Laguna St. 682-4713.

BOTANIC GARDEN Over 1,000 plants in a wide variety of habitats.

1212 Mission Canyon Rd. 682-4726.

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Nationally renowned museum specializing in North American West Coast and California natural history. Special theme exhibits. 2559 Puesta del Sol Rd. 682-4711.

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ierre Lafond has played a pioneering role in the history of Santa Barbara County’s wine industry since 1962 when he opened Santa Barbara Winery--the first post-prohibition commercial winery in the region. The visionary vintner has been producing top-quality wines ever since. The Lafond Vineyard, which receives a cooling maritime influence at its location in the western Santa Ynez Valley off of Santa Rosa Road, was planted in 1971 and was one of the first in the county. Syrah and Pinot Noir were added to the winery’s repertoire a decade later when Bruce McGuire became winemaker, and in 1996, 30 additional acres were added.

The wines under the Santa Barbara Winery label range from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to lesser known but memorable varietals such as Negrette and Lagrein. Sea breeze and sun complement time spent at the Santa Barbara Winery tasting room--located just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean in downtown Santa Barbara--a site that doubles as a production (all their wines are processed there) and storage facility.

The Lafond Winery, set on 100 acres of picturesque vineyard property, opened to the public in 2001, the same year that Sta. Rita Hills was recognized as a distinct viticultural area marked by its cool climate and longer growing season. The small-lot production of Lafond, Santa Barbara Winery’s sister label, is focused on vineyard and appellation expression, with the highest attention to detail and quality fruit. It has become renowned for its single varietal bottlings of vineyard and Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.

Vistors to Lafond Winery can enjoy the picnic area under the trees, where rustic tables overlook the vineyards, or relax on the newly installed patio that can accommodate small groups of up to 50 people. The spacious tasting room, with a view of the vineyard and working winery, invites lingering. Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery are also available for private celebrations and events.

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Full Bar * Martini Menu Private Banquet Room with Custom Menus Catering * Take-out

A popular local’s favorite, opal restaurant and bar infuses an Eclectic California Cuisine with creative influences from around the World.

1325 State Street Next to the Arlington Theatre Open Daily 966-9676

www.opalrestaurantandbar.com

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • OPEN 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM • 7 DAYS

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Dining SANTA BARBARA SHELLFISH COMPANY 230 Stearns Wharf, 966-6676 sbshellfishco.com

This place is for the real shellfish lovers! On any given day you can find live local lobster, Maine lobster, local rock crab, California King crab, ridgeback shrimp, abalone & all varieties of delicacies from the sea. Pick your favorite (or two) & watch as the expert staff prepares it for you to order. Open daily from 11am. $$$/B&W

SAMBO’S Experience Stella Mare’s charming Country French ambiance.

THE PARADISE CAFÉ 702 Anacapa St., 962-4416 www.paradisecafe.com

The Paradise Café has been a local’s favorite for more than 25 years. The atmosphere is fun & casual and features an art deco bar, outdoor garden patio & dining rooms decorated with original local art. Steaks, seafood, chops & the signature Paradise Burger are all grilled over live Santa Maria oak. Open for lunch & dinner from 11am, Sunday Breakfast at 9am. $$/FB PIERRE LAFOND WINE BISTRO 516 State St., 962-1455 516 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito, 969-5720 Their Seasonal Menu captures the freshness of Santa Barbara Farmer’s Markets as well as their own organic garden. Grilled organic salmon, wild mushroom sacchetti pasta, steak salad with bistro sirloin, florette wine cake & more.

Wine flights – full line of New Belgium beers on tap. Daily specials. Indoor or outdoor patio seating. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 9am-9:30pm. $$/BW

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216 W. Cabrillo Blvd., 965-3269 Come back to the good ol’ days at the first and last remaining Sambo’s restaurant, located across from the yacht harbor. Owned and operated by the same family since 1957, Sambo’s serves fresh, hearty meals at great prices! Enjoy breakfast or lunch indoors or on the patio. Open daily from 6am-2:30pm. $/B&W

STELLA MARE’S 50 Los Patos Way, 969-6705

Overlooking the Bird Refuge in Montecito since 1996, Stella Mare’s features a glass greenhouse, sofas by the fire and the freshest innovative Santa Barbara cuisine. Casual, French Provincial décor, excellent wine list, seasonal bistro menu, cheeses and chocolate. Lunch served Tue-Sat from 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Tue-Sat from 5pm. Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10a-2:30pm. $$$/FB/

TEE-OFF RESTAURANT

3627 State St., 687-1616 Santa Barbara’s favorite traditional dinner house & lounge for over 50 years features exceptional prime rib, steaks, baked chicken, lobster & the finest fresh fish. Cocktails from 4pm. Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Wed.-Fri.; dinner daily 5pm-10pm; Fri.-Sat. until 11pm & Sun. 4pm-9pm. $$$/FB

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PUBLIC GOLF COURSES GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB 405 Glen Annie Road – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-6400

RIVER COURSE AT THE ALISAL 150 Alisal Road – 18 Holes Solvang • 688-6042

HIDDEN OAKS GOLF COURSE 4760G Calle Camarada – 9 Holes Santa Barbara • 967-3493

SANDPIPER GOLF COURSE 7925 Hollister Avenue – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-1541

LA PURISMA 3455 State Hwy. 246 – 18 Holes Lompoc • 735-8395

SANTA BARBARA GOLF CLUB 3500 McCaw Avenue – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 687-7087

OCEAN MEADOWS GOLF COURSE 6925 Whittier Drive – 9 Holes Goleta • 968-6814

TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE 6034 Hollister Avenue – 9 Holes Goleta • 964-1414

RANCHO SAN MARCOS GOLF COURSE 4600 Hwy. 154 – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 683-6334

ZACA CREEK GOLF COURSE 223 Shadow Mountain Drive – 9 Holes Buellton • 688-2573

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erched majestically on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of downtown Santa Barbara, you’ll find a true championship course known as one of the best golf facilities in California. Sandpiper Golf Club designed

by William F. Bell in 1972, is an inspiring combination of challenge and beauty that was named by Golf Digest as one of American’s top 75 upscale golf courses. Sandpiper was included in the 2011 Top 40 Golf Courses in the State of California – Golf Digest

Measuring over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a championship rating of 74.5, this par 72 course with mature, wooded fairways, undulating terrain and challenging greens attracts players of all skill levels and has tested the abilities of PGA and LPGA players alike, playing host to several professional tournaments including The PGA Tour Tournament Players Series, The LPGA Tour Santa Barbara Women’s Open and the prestigious final stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School.

While the front nine is slightly longer and more challenging than the back, the stretch of holes on the bluffs along the ocean are truly extraordinary.

The 11th hole, a 224-yard par 3, drops dramatically from tee to green and offers spectacular views of the scenic Santa Barbara coast. The ocean also comes into play on the par-5 13th; this challenging hole offers a panoramic view of the coastline and the Channel Islands.

“The ocean and mountain views are breathtaking and the golf course conditions are superb”, says General Manager & Director of Golf, D.J. Limardi.

“Our main goal at Sandpiper is to provide all of our guests with a level of service that compliments a world class golf experience”.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown and the Santa Barbara Airport off Hwy 101 at the Winchester Canyon Road exit, Sandpiper combines a tradition of championship golf and spectacular surroundings with a full range of services that include an experienced and courteous staff, ocean view practice facility, Titleist rental clubs packages, PGA instruction and an award winning golf shop. Sandpiper also offers a restaurant that serves signature breakfast, lunch, and cocktails options. For more information visit www.sandpipergolf.com ­60

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150 Alisal Road Solvang, CA 93463 Call (805) 688- 6 042 for information.

Championship golf with spectacular ocean and mountain views.

Stay & play packages available. 18-Hole green fees with cart from $50.

805.968.6400

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Solvang - A Little Taste of Denmark in Our Own Backyard!

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ver 200 years ago, a group of Danish educators from the Midwest ventured west and developed a village that is, today, one of the principal tourist destinations in the country.

Located inland, along the Central California Coast, 45 miles north of Santa Barbara, this village of 5,300 represents a page from a Hans Christian Andersen story.

The authenticity of Solvang’s Danish architecture features simulated thatch & gleaming copper roofs, attractive dormers, stained glass windows and patches of cobblestone sidewalks. Dane’s believe a stork on your roof will bring good luck - evident by the array of artificial storks that grace the chimneys and rooflines of many of the homes and buildings. It is also a town of flags. Shops, businesses and homes proudly display the Stars & Stripes as well as the red & white Dannebrog, the world’s oldest flag.

Solvang is home to two museums one of which is the Elverhoj Museum, housed in a replica of a Danish farmhouse and devoted to the cultural heritage of Solvang. The Hans Christian Andersen Museum, located downtown, features a large collection of the author’s books and displays on the life, art & love of Denmark’s most famous and 62

beloved author.

Tours of the town are provided daily in the spring, summer and fall and weekends in the winter via Honen (“The Hen”), a replica of a Copenhagen street car of the early 1900’s and powered by a pair of massive Belgian horses. You won’t want to miss Danish Days in September – celebrated with traditions passed down from generations.

Huge Danish & American flags line the flower-lined streets and residents proudly wear colorful native costumes. Join in the dancing singing lively entertainment and authentic delicious food.

Among the myriad of Danish bakeries and smorgasbord cuisine, there are more than 150 one-of-a-kind boutiques featuring antiques & collectibles, crafted Danish imports, furnishings, gourmet gifts, toy stores, art galleries, clothing & shoe boutiques as well as wineries & wine-tasting rooms.

Solvang means “Sunny Field” and indeed you will agree as this pedestrian friendly village boasts year round temperate weather, sunny skies & warm, friendly hospitality.

Visit www.solvangusa.com for further information on what Solvang and the Santa

Calendar of Events MAY May 5-Aug 12 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents the 3rd Exhibition of their yearlong Vantage Point Photography Series with Behind the Wheel. Each photographer examines the unique aspects of California’s car culture in various states of focus & form.

1130 State St., 963-4364. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. www.sbma.net May 17 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents the hilarious comedy of Wanda Sykes. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

May 26-28 I MADONNARI Memorial Day weekend the plaza of the Old Mission is transformed with 200 colorful, large-scale street paintings, created by 400 artists & young people using chalk on pavement. The festival also features live music on the Mission lawn, food & free evening concerts in the church.

Visit Imadonnarifestival.com for further info.

JUNE Jun 2-Sep 16 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents the Portrayal/Betrayal exhibition featuring over 100 works from their permanent collection. Explore what a portrait truly reveals & the complex relationships that exist between the photographer & sitter.

1130 State St., 963-4364. Open TueSun 11am-5pm. www.sbma.net Jun 7 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents Creedence Clearwater Revival, playing the best American rock. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

Jun 9 LOS OLIVOS JAZZ & OLIVE FESTIVAL This annual festival feature food & wine tasting, arts & crafts, cooking demonstrations & an amateur chef cook-off. Tickets available at (805) 325-2345.

Jun 9 OLD SANTA YNEZ DAY Annual celebration where the Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday.

Classic parade, food, arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, local products, food. Sagunto Street, downtown Santa Ynez.

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Calendar of Events Jun 14-Jul 1 ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents an uplifting story filled with music in Black Pearl Sings! Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara St., 965-5400.

Jun 21 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

Jun 22-24 SUMMER SOLSTICE Welcome summer the Santa Barbara way & line the sidewalk of State Street from Cota to Micheltorena for a wacky, fun, irreverent celebration of solstice. Parade starts at noon on Jun 23rd. Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, drum circle, beer & wine garden & fun await you at Alameda Park Jun 22-24. This is a must see! Must participate!

JULY Jul 4 OLD MISSION ALTERNATIVE SITE ART SHOW This annual event offers a fine selection of unique jewelry, clothing, weavings, paintings, photography, glass, pottery, sculpture & much more! 2227 Garden St., at the corner of Garden & Pueblo. 10am-5pm.

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Jul 4 CELEBRATE IN SANTA BARBARA! The annual parade begins 1pm at Micheltorena St. & proceeds down State St. to Cota St. 5pm at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, enjoy an afternoon of patriotic favorites, lights classics & a touch of jazz performed by the Santa Barbara Symphony. End your day at 9pm watching spectacular fireworks off West Beach.

Jul 12 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents Happy Together, with Flo & Eddie. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

Jul 15 25th ANNUAL FRENCH FESTIVAL Great food, French beer & wine, over 40 great acts on 3 stages, poodle parade, hot jazz, African drumming, arts & crafts & much more. Oak Park, 11am-7pm.

Jul 19-21 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL Begins Thu. 6pm-8: 30pm at the De la Guerra Adobe Courtyard; Fri. 6:30pm-9pm at Chase Palm Park & Sat. 1-4pm Chase Palm Park on the ocean side. A spectacular gathering of over 200 of California’s finest wines from every wine region in the State. For tickets & further information visit californiawinefestival.com.

Calendar of Events Jul 28-29 GREEK FESTIVAL! This classic Santa Barbara tradition is a mainstay with locals & visitors. They come for the food, music dance & so much more. Oak Park, 11am-7pm.

FUTURE EVENTS Aug 1-5 VIVA LA FIESTA! Santa Barbara’s five-day annual celebration commences with La Fiesta Pequena Wed. at the S.B. Mission, 8pm; Fiesta Mercados open daily from 11am-11pm; parade on Fri., State St. from Cabrillo Blvd. to Sola St.; Las Noches de Ronda at the Courthouse Sunken Garden Thu-Sat. 8pm; Pancake Breakfast Sat. at Alameda Park & Children’s Fiesta Parade, State St. Visit oldspanishdaysfiesta.org for further information.

The Myth of Mobility, 1991, Jeff Brouws, Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

parades, food & entertainment all weekend. Visit solvangusa.com for further information.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Aug 18 26th ANNUAL QUICK DRAW The historic community of Los Olivos is host to this annual daylong event featuring a 45-minute start-to-finish artistic competition, commencing at 10am.

Enjoy the silent & live auctions, BBQ, demonstrations & artist receptions at various galleries. (805) 688-1212

WHALE WATCHING Whale watching aboard the Condor Express. Witness gray whales & humpbacks Dec-Apr; humpbacks & blue whales May-Nov. Call 882-0088 or toll free (888) 77-WHALE.

Sep 15-16 76th ANNUAL DANISH DAYS Velkommen! A treasured celebration of Solvang’s rich Danish heritage since 1936, featuring Old World customs, costumes, folk dancing, music,

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Over 200 local artisans display their art, crafts & gifts for purchase. The only continuous, non-juried arts festival in the world! Admission is free. Every Sunday from Chase Palm Park along the beach on Cabrillo Blvd. to State Street. ­65

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AREA AIRPORT SERVICES Pacific Aviation ..................................967-0429 Santa Barbara Airbus ..........................964-7759 Super Ride Airport Shuttle .................683-9636 Hangar space/light aircraft maintenance Tie down space for general aviation Aircraft: Mercury Aviation ...............................964-6733 Signature Flight Support ....................967-5608 Stratman Aero Services .......................967-8096

BUS/RAIL SERVICE Amtrak .....................................(800) 872-7245 Amtrak/Local Station .........................963-1015 Greyhound Bus Terminal ...................965-7551 MTD Santa Barbara...........................683-3702

CAR RENTAL Alamo Rent A Car ...................(800) 327-9633 Avis Rent A Car .................................964-4848 Budget Rent A Car...................(800) 221-1203

Enterprise Rent A Car ........................966-3097 Hertz Car Rental ......................(800) 654-3131 National Car Rental ...........................967-1202 Thrifty Car Rental .............................681-1222 U-Save Auto Rental............................963-3499

FOREIGN CURRENCY Paul Brombal Coins & Jewelry 3601A State Street..............................687-3641

PERFORMING ARTS Arlington Theatre...............................963-4408 Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre ..............965-9652 Granada Theatre ................................966-2324 Lobero Theatre...................................963-0761 Center Stage .......................................963-0408 Opera Santa Barbara ..........................963-0761 Santa Barbara Symphony ...................963-4408 Metropolitan Theatres Movie Hotline 963-9503

VISITOR INFORMATION Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau ..............................966-9222 Tourist Information 1 Garden Street .................................965-3021

HOTEL RESERVATIONS 24 hr. free reservation service Hot Spots Reservation Service ..(800) 793-7666

HOSPITALS Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital 351 S. Patterson .................................967-3411 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Pueblo at Bath Street .........................682-7111

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