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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 Mediterraneanlike 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 Â4
one of the region’s largest employers and philanthropists. This was the moviemaking 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 (Continued on page 6)
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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, award-winning wineries and historical sites. This is also the place where you’ll find charming sidewalk cafes and worldclass 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.
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This is the home of six Nobel Prize winners; media celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Laura Schlessinger and Dennis Miller; entertainers Jeff Bridges, Carol Burnett, Kevin Costner, Bo Derek, Kirk Douglas, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dennis Franz, Tab Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Michael Keaton, Cheryl Ladd, Christopher Lloyd, Rob Lowe, Eva Marie Saint and Steve Martin; singers and songwriters Jeff Barry, Jackson Browne, Christopher Cross, David Crosby, Barry DeVorzon, Milt Larsen, 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 and Sue Grafton; sports legends Jimmy Connors, Tommy Curren, Chuck Liddell; business titans Gene Montesano, Charlie Munger, Paul Orfalea, Fred Siegal, Herb Simon and Ty Warner; 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. - Betty Carroll
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Volume 84 • Spring 2016 features
Summer in Santa Barbara! Each year summer in the Santa Barbara area is filled with fun events such as A Taste of Solvang which is a top destination event for wine & food lovers alike. Find other activities, festivals & events unique to Santa Barbara in our Calendar of Events (pgs. 63-65)
14 NATASHA Santa Barbara’s Favorite Women’s Boutique 18 QUI SI BELLA LUXURY ECO-WELLNESS SPA Beauty From Within 20 CHAUCER’S BOOK STORE Santa Barbara’s Much-Loved Bookseller 26 THE LAFOND WINERY TASTING ROOMS World Class Wine Tasting That Makes Memories 32 WORLD CLASS WHALE WATCHING Right here, right now in the Santa Barbara Channel 56 THE LAND SHARK Showing you Santa Barbara by land and sea! 60 WELCOME TO RANCHO SAN MARCOS Where the Golf Gods Play! 62 Santa Barbara Museum of Art Celebrates 75th Anniversary
restaurant close-ups 35 CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL 36 THE NATURAL CAFE 48 THE BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT
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World Class Whale Watching The Santa Barbara Channel is home to over 30 different species of whales, dolphins, seals & sealions that visit throughout the year, making these waters some of the most consistent locations anywhere to view these magnificent mammals.
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A mainstay of the Santa Barbra 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 & custom makes ladies swimwear for all body types & ages, offering full service, constantly updated stock and they mail too!
ing two dolphins engraved with ‘Santa Barbara California’. The charm is available exclusively at 33 Jewels in either 14k gold or sterling silver. This full service jeweler offers an extensive collection of diamonds & colored stones & a variety of precious metals. A distinct & unique bridal selection is available as well as fine watches & vintage jewelry. Open 11am6pm daily, Noon-5pm Sunday & closed on Tuesdays.
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3321 State St., 805-682-6787 (In The Loreto Plaza Shopping Center) chaucersbooks.com Santa Barbara’s much-loved bookseller since 1974 invites you to browse their selection of over 150,000 titles in over 300 sections. Open Mon-Sat 9a-9pm & Sun 9a-8p.
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or over 23 years, Natasha has been a favorite of locals and visitors who are looking for fashion that is both comfortable and unique, with a distinct Santa Barbara flair. “Our clothes must not only look good, they must feel good and be easy to care for,” says Natasha Airisto, owner, who has over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. Both Natasha and her staff are known for their personal service, attention to detail and the needs of customers and will outfit you from head to toe including accessories – scarves, shoes, bags and jewelry. Natasha carries a wonderful and varied selection of sweaters all year around and their great fitting jeans have many local customers coming back again and again. From casual to elegant, this boutique also carries dresses, skirts, tops, t-shirts, coats, jackets, pants, hats and so much more. Whatever your age, whatever your style, you’re sure to find something special at Natasha. Just about everything you find in the store is pre-washed, with no dry cleaning needed even for the silks and rayons by Citron. Natasha offers many local lines made right here in California including cool linens and comfortable cottons from Cut Loose. Other customer favorite are the HOBO and Baggalini handbags and a good selection of comfortable and stylish shoes and boots. Daily shipments of exciting merchandise guarantee there is always something new to check out. Visit Natasha and you will discover a store with a fun atmosphere and exceptional selection, a boutique where comfort is always in fashion. Located downtown at 1231A State Street near the corner of Victoria Street, Natasha is open daily and will even ship your purchases back home for you! (805) 965-4542. 14
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LAFOND CITY TASTING ROOM 111 East Yanonali • (805) 845-2020 The renowned LaFond Winery single varietal bottlings of vineyard and Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are poured at the LaFond City Tasting Room next to the Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room in Santa Barbara’s popular FunkZone. Open daily 10am-6pm until 7pm Fr/Sat.
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 16
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!
OLIVER & ESPIG Gallery of fine Arts is MOVING! 805-962-8111 www.oliverandespig.com
WE ARE MOVING! After 40 wonderful years at La Arcada Court, Oliver & Espig Gallery is moving to Montecito’s charming Upper Village. In addition to featuring our renowned collection of gemstones, unique (Continued on page 22)
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ui Si Bella founder, Chrys Huyhn, had a life-long dream - to create a beautiful wellness establishment that combines modern advancements in beauty treatments with ancient holistic healing rituals. Her dream has come to fruition with Qui Si Bella Luxury Eco-Wellness Spa located on upper State Street in Santa Barbara. Translated, Qui Si Bella implies “beauty from within,” and from the moment you enter this luxurious Spa, you’ll know you’re about to indulge in a truly memorable experience. Qui Si Bella Luxury Eco-Wellness Spa is an Eastmeets-West beauty haven like no other. A perfect place to escape your everyday stresses, Qui Si Bella offers everything from Herbal Wraps, to Hot Stone Massage and Jade Eye Rejuvenation Treatments - all set amongst gorgeous Tuscan style architecture and antique Asian décor. Refresh yourself with their signature Amazon Spa Water. Re-energize in the Eucalyptus Steam Room or Dry Sauna. Enjoy one of 7 international facials ranging from the Mediterranean Facial, Rainforest Herbs Anti-Aging Facial, Balancing Yin and Yang or the Bella Express Facial. 18 18
The massage menu is extensive, including an intimate massage for two in the privacy of their beautiful couples suite, complete with chromotherapy, hydro-tub and solarium. Spa Packages, manicures, pedicures and gift certificates are available for both men and women. Qui Si Bella is the perfect place to spend a luxurious afternoon for your bridal shower, birthday or anniversary party. Treat yourself or book your next special event at Qui Si Bella. Seeing is believing! Stop by Qui Si Bella Luxury Wellness Spa located in Loreto Plaza, 3311 State Street at the corner of Las Positas and State Street. Call (805) 682-0003 or visit them online at quisibella.com
CHAUCER’S BOOKSTORE
Santa Barbara’s Much-Loved Bookseller! “Mahri Kerley opened Chaucer’s in 1974, she is a legend in the California book business. In Santa Barbara she has the same presence as the late Julia Child, a cross between genius and mystic with style and wit.” - Montecito Journal
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hen Mahri Kerley opened Chaucer’s in 1974, she could not imagine the arrival of chains like Dalton, Crown, Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. For 36 years the chain stores opened and failed in Santa Barbara. But, Chaucer’s thrived and grew into the region’s most successful bookstore attracting locals and visitors from every corner of the globe. “My philosophy has always been that if you don’t have it, you can’t sell it,” Kerley explains, “Our stock is eclectic,” she says. “We do a large business in special orders, because our customers know we’ll do whatever it takes to get books for them.” Ed Conklin shares the book-buying responsibilities with Kerley and helps maintain the store’s stock of more than 150,000 titles in over 300 sections. The children’s book department at Chaucer’s is one of the most popular areas of the store and includes a wide selection of toys and games. With a modest bequest from her late mother, Kerley bought a small paperback bookshop. “I bought it for $35,000,” Kerley says, “and had no idea how to run a bookstore. If a book sold, I replaced it with two copies instead of one. You can imagine how cramped that space became.” Four moves to increasingly larger spaces finally brought the store to its spacious present location, where Chaucer’s has been since 1990. Chaucer’s gives back to the Santa Barbara community by hosting book fairs as fund-raisers for the area’s schools, donates 25% of the profits from each book fair to the participating schools and offers a standing 20% discount to teachers. “We support the schools big-time,” says Kerley. Santa Barbara’s much loved bookseller since 1974 invites you to browse their selection of over 150,000 titles in over 300 sections. Open Monday-Saturday from 9A9P and Sunday from 9A-8P at 3321 State Street in the Loreto Plaza.
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SANTA BARBARA ART GLASS BLOWING STUDIO 706 E. Mason Street, 965-1541 sbartglass.com Inspired by the amazing works of Tiffany, Steuben and Loetz, owner Saul Alcaraz has formed one vision and that is to make the finest art glass the world has ever known! Each design requires specialized touches QUI SI BELLA that make it a stunning “one ECO-WELLNESS SPA of a kind masterpiece!” From 3311 State St., 682-0003 custom lighting pieces to vases to intricate bowls, the scope (In the Loreto Shopping and breadth of his works are Center) Jellyfish Pendant Light, unsurpassed. Visit his studio, This luxurious eco-wellSanta Barbara Art Glass shop or create your very own ness spa combines modern masterpiece at one of his advancements in beauty glassblowing classes. The classes are treatments with ancient holistic healing unique, detailed, informative & always rituals amidst the soothing waterfalls & entertaining! Call for class times. Tuscan-style décor. Select from an extensive spa menu & emerge glowing with serenity & health from the inside, out. In Italian Qui Si Bella implies “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!
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SANTA BARBARA WINERY 202 Anacapa Street • (805) 963-3633 sbwinery.com Sea breeze and sun complement a charming patio setting at the Santa Barbara Winery tasting room site that doubles as a production facility where their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and other memorable varietals are bottled. Open daily 10:am-6pm until 7pm Fr/Sat.
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Galleries
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SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART 1130 State St., 963-4364, 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. On exhibition thru Mar 20th, Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography highlights works by Latin American photographers, or artists who have adopted it as home, so that those from outside the region may look into the lives of Latin America. On exhibition Apr 17th, Puja and Piety, celebrates the complexity of South Asian representation & iconography by examining the relationship between aesthetic expression & the devotional practice, or pjua, in the three native religions of the Indian subcontinent. Visit the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 5pm.
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SULLIVAN GOSS - An American Gallery 11 E. Anapamu St., 805-730-1460, sullivangoss.com Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery is located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Historic Arts District, across the street from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Sullivan Goss has represented the work of American artists for 30 years. With an inventory of over 3,000 works, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints and sculptures, Sullivan Goss is the primary West Coast gallery positioned to help build private and public collections of important American art. The gallery is also involved with scholarship and research for American artists.
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n 1962, the visionary vintner Pierre Lafond opened the first post-prohibition winery in Santa Barbara County and created the first tasting room in the city of Santa Barbara. Today, the renowned Lafond Winery single varietal bottlings of vineyard and Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are poured at the Lafond Winery City Tasting Room at 111 East Yanonali Street next to the Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room just two blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara’s popular Funk Zone, one of the area’s most prominent wine destinations; and, at the Lafond Winery & Vineyards tasting room in Buellton. 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 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. The luminous Lafond Winery City Tasting Room that was designed by Mr. Lafond stocks a variety of local artisan products from fine art paintings to jewelry, gift cards and gift baskets. The spacious tasting room at the Lafond Winery & Vineyards in Buellton offers a view of the vineyard and working winery and invites visitors to enjoy the picnic area under the trees seated at rustic tables that overlook the vineyards, or to relax on the patio that can accommodate small groups of up to 50 people.
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Lafond City Tasting Room, 101 East Yanonali • (805) 845-2020 Open every day 10:00am-6:00pm until 7:00 Fr/Sat. Lafond Winery & Vineyards, 6855 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellton • (805) 6887921 • Open every day 10am-5pm.
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arbara's Coastline! Celebrating its 50th 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) 564-5418 www.sbaacs.com
Bike or Blade along the Beach You can take your pick at Wheel Fun Rentals, which offers the finest equipment available in Santa Barbara. Wheel Fun Rentals offers mountain bikes, road bikes and cruisers, surreys, roller blades, tandems, three-wheelers, strollers, kids bikes, car racks and more! They now offer 30-minute delivery to you throughout Santa Barbara County. In business for over 30 years, Wheel Fun Rentals is located at 23 E. Cabrillo Blvd, across from Stearns Wharf. For more information, call (805)966-6733 or visit www.wheelfunrentals.com
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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The smooth jet powered CONDOR Express,
offers whale watching year round and allows plenty of time for up close encounters with not only whales but a variety of Dolphins and occasionally Killer Whales The California Gray whale migration now numbers over 25,000 animals (they are now back to their pre-whaling population). They migrate past the Channel Islands offshore in December, January and February as they move southward toward their calving and mating grounds in Baja. From mid February through the end of April, the herd travels with the newborn calves close by Santa Barbara as they return to their feeding grounds in Alaska...completing a phenomenal 12,000 mile migration. Blue and humpback whales are regular visitors to channel waters, with pods of animals being 32
sighted during summer and fall months. From May through October, blues and/or humpbacks are sighted in the waters surrounding Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands... and during the busiest times they are joined by fin and minke whales, so that it often is possible to see all four species of whales feeding in the same area at the same time. Such a biodiversity in regards the great whales is seldom seen outside of the nutrient rich waters of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The blue whale is the largest animal ever to be on the face of the earth. Measuring up to 100 feet in length and weighing 100 tons or more, blue whales are larger by far than the largest of the dinosaurs and immensely larger than anything on earth today. The largest land animal is the elephant, weighing about 6 tons. The tongue of the blue whale is larger than an elephant...in fact; a blue whale is about as massive as a whole herd of elephants. Trips to view the whales of Santa Barbara are run aboard the CONDOR Express located in the Santa Barbara Harbor’s Sea Landing dock. One of the most comfortable charter boats in California; the Condor Express features all around seating on deck, a spacious sundeck and a full galley, serving hot and cold meals, soft drinks and a full bar. All whale watching trips are expertly narrated by naturalists providing you with information about the whales, dolphins and sea birds seen on the trip, as well as the natural history of this fascinating area. For whale watching trip information and reservations, visit www.condorexpress.com or call: CONDOR Express at (805) 882-0088 or toll free 1-888-77-WHALE.
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he Natural Café is a great place to people watch right in the heart of Old Town Santa Barbara on State Street. The Natural Café is the most popular natural food restaurant and juice bar in Santa Barbara and has received numerous awards including being voted “Best Outdoor Patio Dining,” “Best Health Food,” “Best Lunch” and “Best Fish Taco and Veggie Burger” in Santa Barbara. This bustling cafe offers a huge selection of healthy foods at reasonable prices to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy lunch or dinner seven days a week on the Spanish-tiled patio right along State Street or in the high ceiling interior with hardwood floors and local art. The extensive menu offers vegetarian entrees as well as chicken, fish, pastas, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads – all prepared with fresh locally grown ingredients. Choose from a dozen great salads like the Grilled Chicken Caesar mixed with tomato, avocado, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing and topped with grilled chicken tenders in a light marinade. Try our natural pizza made with whole wheat crust and grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, jack cheese and homemade pesto sauce or perhaps our famous charbroiled turkey burger topped with grilled onion, lettuce and sprouts on a whole wheat bun.The Natural Café also offers delectable entrees like the popular Buddha Burrito stuffed with sautéed veggies, pinto beans and 36
rice, wrapped in a whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole; the award-winning Cabo Fish Tacos with sautéed halibut in chunky salsa on corn tortillas with cheese
topped with shredded carrot, cabbage and lime, served with beans and rice if you like; and, the Mount Fuji Stir Fry with marinated chicken stir fried with fresh seasoned vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce served over steamed brown rice. The Natural Café also offers a kids menu, a juice bar with smoothies, shakes and fresh juices, a dessert case with generous sized fresh baked goodies, and a generous selection of local wines and microbrews. Here’s to your health! Visit them on their website for more information and nine locations serving the Tri-Counties: www.thenaturalcafe.com 508 State Street, Santa Barbara 6990 Market Place Drive, Goleta 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara
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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
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CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL 113 Harbor Way, 564-1200 Relax By the Boats and Under the Sails on the Award Winning Chuck’s Waterfront Grill deck. Sample our Clam Chowder (2013 Chowderfest winner), while overlooking the harbor and the shimmering hills of Santa Barbara beyond. Fresh Local Fish in season from the Fisherman’s Market just steps away--try the White Sea Bass! Full bar featuring Chuck’s original Mai-Tai’s; beer and wine list with many local favorites, including our own Syrah made by the Brander Vineyard. Sunset dinner specials from 5-6:30. Lunch 11:30-3pm; Dinner from 5pm. Reservations suggested. $$$/FB ENDLESS SUMMER BAR CAFÉ 113 Harbor Way, 2nd Floor, 564-4666 Named one of the “Top Ten Seafood Spots by the Sea” by Sunset Magazine. This surfinspired bar-café offers great harbor views & features seafood fresh off the docks (try the Sesame Crusted Ahion a Warm Spinach Salad). Serving Fish & Chips, Burgers, crisp Salads,and a Happy Hour Mon.- Fri. from 38
3 to 6:30 with food & drink specials like our own Endless Summer Blonde Ale. Live music Wed. thru Sun. from 6-9 pm. Bruce Brown, director of The Endless Summer movie, may be dining nearby on Fresh Pacific Oysters. Open 11:30 am $$/FB/E 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 11:30pm, Sunday Brunch at 9:30 & Happy Hour daily. $$/FB (Continued on page 46)
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IRISH COMFORT in the heart of downtown Quality Fare Craft Brews Patio ~ Fireplace Over 60 single malt Scotch and Whiskey
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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. 1
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. 3
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. 4
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. 5
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. 6
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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107 Harbor Way • 805.965.1557 sbbreakwater.com A favorite of locals and tourists for casual dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7AM.
Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor. Award winning Clam Chowder, nightly specials, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads and a kid’s menu for our little mariners.
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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 most exciting 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 coastal 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 occurrence, 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, 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 Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad with pickled ginger and crispy wontons, or the Boathouse Louie, or the Lobster Tacos. The cioppino is excellent, and the Lobster & Truffle Mac & Cheese is fantastic, although huge. Fresh fish specials abound and generally two to three oyster varieties can be had. The food at dinner is quite special. Appetizers such as Crispy Pork Belly & Sea Scallops, Steamed Black Mussels and Pan Roasted Crab Cakes are the start of a delicious meal, or make a meal in themselves. The mesquite grills beautifully cook many fish delicacies, such as Ahi Tuna, Pacific Sea Bass, Mahi Mahi, White Sea Bass, as well as New York Steaks and the truly sinful Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with red wine-shallot butter and scallion mashed potatoes. End it with Banana’s Foster or McConnell’s ice cream mudd pie and you are in heaven. Call (805) 898-2628 for reservations.
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waterfront guide Land and Sea Tours THE LAND SHARK View Santa Barbara by both land and sea, on this “boat with wheels!” Designed for comfortable cruising, the amphibious Land Shark offers fully narrated 90-min. tours departing from 99 W. Cabrillo Blvd at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm, winding thru the streets of Santa Barbara and its historical landmarks, and splashing down into the blue waters of the Santa Barbara harbor. $30 Adults, $15 kids; Private Charters also avail. Call (805) 683-7600; or visit www.out2seeSB.com
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.
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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.
Boating & Whale Watching Condor Express Climb aboard the Condor Express, a jet powered catamaran, for a spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion. The Captain 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: condorexpress.com
East Beach This popular beach offers volleyball, beach grill, children’s playground, & arts center. On East Cabrillo Blvd., across from the Hyatt Hotel. Goleta Beach Near UCSB, this large beach hosts a restaurant, grass picnic & BBQ areas & fishing pier. Sandspit Rd., off Hwy 217. 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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For the next 30 minutes, passengers are now cruising the beautiful harbor and Santa Barbara waterfront, with exquisite views of the city and mountainous backdrop as seen only from a boat. The witty tour guide tells of maritime legends and the colorful history of Stearns Wharf (California’s oldest working wharf ), the Breakwater and the coastal oil platforms. And perhaps even more fun is the citing of numerous marine mammals, such as seals, sea lions, dolphins and local sea birds, who seem unafraid of this “Land Shark.” The comical tour guide now displays his knowledge as a marine naturalist. As the boat climbs back to dry land and returns to its original departure area near State Street and Stearns Wharf, it is not uncommon to hear children ask their parents “Can we do that again?” This fun-filled amphibious adventure is truly one of Santa Barbara’s “Must-Dos.” Land & Sea Tours offers these adventures daily at 12pm & 2pm (and 4pm in summer). Tickets are only $30 for adults, and $15 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are not required. A jacket or sweatshirt is suggested, and don’t forget your camera! Private tours and sunset cocktail cruises are also available. For more information, call (805) 683-7600, or visit their website at www.out2seeSB.com
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Public Golf Courses GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB www.glenanniegolf.com 405 Glen Annie Road – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-6400
SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB www.sandpipergolf.com 7925 Hollister Avenue – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-1541
HIDDEN OAKS GOLF COURSE www.hiddenoaksgolfsb.net 4760G Calle Camarada – 9 Holes Santa Barbara • 967-3493
SANTA BARBARA GOLF CLUB thesantabarbaragolfclub.com 3500 McCaw Avenue – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 687-7087
LA PURISMA www.lapurisimagolf.com 3455 State Hwy. 246 – 18 Holes Lompoc• 735-8395
TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE twinlakesgolf.com 6034 Hollister Avenue – 9 Holes Goleta • 964-1414
RANCHO SAN MARCOS GOLF COURSE www.rsm1804.com 4600 Hwy. 154 – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 683-6334 RIVER COURSE AT THE ALISAL www.rivercourse.com 150 Alisal Road – 18 Holes Solvang • 688-6042
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“At Rancho San Marcos Golf Course, golf isn’t just a game. It’s an experience.” - Golf Today An instant classic since its inception in 1998, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course located on 300 spectacular acres is both a treasure to behold and a strategic challenge that exudes the understated elegance and exclusivity that only private clubs extol. Rancho San Marcos offers magnificent vistas surrounded only by nature’s beauty adorned by centuries-old oak trees and stunning views of the Santa Ynez River Valley, distant furrowed peaks, and eagles soaring above Lake Cachuma – without a trace of urban development in sight. This world class course, tucked deep into the valley floor of the Santa Ynez Mountains has kept the 60 660 0
essence of the old ranch which was located here since the Spanish land grant of 1804. The simple and pastoral setting combined with the classic game of golf, makes Rancho San Marcos the ideal location to forget the troubles of the world and reminisce on a quieter, simpler time. At 6,939 yards and a par 71, Rancho San Marcos provides golfers of all skill levels such an enjoyable and rewarding golf experience that Golf Magazine named this Ty Warner property one of the “Top 10 Golf Courses You Can Play”, and, Golf Digest awarded it 4 ½ stars among the top 201 golf courses in the United States. Rancho San Marcos and its stunning scenery have also been featured in national advertising campaigns for both print and television. Archeological evidence discovered at Rancho San Marcos indicates that Prehistoric hunters and gathers occupied this region for more then 9,000 years. Descendants of the Chumash Indian tribe, one of North America’s most complex hunting and gathering societies, were active participants in Rancho San Marcos archaeological investigations. For more information about this spectacular golf experience, call (805) 683.6334 or visit www.rsm1804.com.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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he idea for a Santa Barbara city museum originally came from the local artist Colin Campbell Cooper. When he learned that the main post office building, erected in 1912 and abandoned for several years, was going to be sold, he proposed, in a letter published in the Santa Barbara News-Press in July of 1937, that the impressive Italianate structure should be transformed into a museum. What Cooper himself described as something of a “pipedream” came to fruition just four years later, thanks to a groundswell of support from the community and the commitment of a small, passionate army of artists and civic-minded individuals. Only after the opening date was set did Buell Hammett, the first President of the Board of Trustees, contact an astrologer to determine at exactly what time of the day the doors should open; he learned that the stars and planets would be best aligned at precisely 11:43 am on June 5, 1941. At that very moment, 1,500 junior high students led visitors into the Museum, a stream of people that did not abate for months—approximately 300 a day and more than 50,000 visitors in the first six months. Upon entering, visitors were greeted, as they have more recently, by beautiful objects from Wright Ludington’s important collection of Greek and Roman antiquities as well as a substantial number of 19th- and 20th-century drawings and watercolors. From its inception, SBMA’s permanent collection has benefited from the generosity of many individual philanthropists, who have given the Museum some of its most famous works of art. Since its opening, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has amassed nearly 28,000 works of art in its permanent collection, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, ceramics, glass, jades, bronzes, lacquer and textiles. These works represent the arts of Asia, Europe, and the Americas spanning over 5,000 years of human history. For the past 75 years, SBMA has played a vital role in the cultural and community life of Santa Barbara. The Museum’s founders were visionary individuals, and the current renovation project and resulting $50 million Imagine More capital campaign seeks to continue to extend the reach of the institution to, at once, make essential renovations and upgrades to an aging facility, while expanding the scope of SBMA’s exhibitions, programs, and place as a public forum for the arts in Santa Barbara and beyond. 62
Calendar of Events FEBRUARY Feb 1-Mar 20, 2016 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography where scenes of Latin American culture, politics, environments & individuals are explored in depth. Through the lens of nostalgia, propaganda, a populist aesthetic & changing perspectives, the iconic & emerging photographers illustrate the diverse but often similar spirits of countries in the region. Also explore their 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 & highly praised Asian art. Visit the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm Feb 1-Mar 13 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART In addition to its outstanding permanent collection, the Santa Barbara Museum hosts special exhibitions that deliver innovative presentations of many of the world’s renowned artists. Showing thru Mar 13th Interventions: Cayetano Ferrer. This site-specific installation reveals the artist’s ongoing investigation into what he calls object prosthetics – the reconstruction of broken remains using
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a variety of conceptual & technological methods. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, 1130 State Street.
MARCH Mar 3 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents The Mavericks. Enjoy their neotraditional country music, Latin & rockabilly influences. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Mar 4-6 71st ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW More than 70 exhibitors from the United States & around the world will display hundreds of different orchid species 63
Calendar of Events & named varieties at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Visit sbochidshow.com for further information. Mar 4 & 6 OPERA SANTA BARBARA Presents E’Elisir d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Come see this delightful comedy of magical concoctions! Fri at 7:30pm & Sat at 2:30pm. Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street. Visit operasb. com for tickets & further information. Mar 16-20 24TH ANNUAL TASTE OF SOLVANG Take a culinary journey through Solvang where the wine meets the food. This top destination event for wine & food lovers features something for everyone from Rustic Italian, to New American, Japanese, Award-Winning Breweries, World Class Wineries & Farm-to-Table Chefs. Visit solvangusa. com for further information. Mar 24 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents Tesla. Come prepared to rock & listen to this blues/ metal band! Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Mar 26 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Bring the family to the Santa Ynez Valley’s biggest egg hunt. Free to all ages. River View Park in Buellton.
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APRIL Apr 14 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents one of America’s top heavy metal bands, Queensryche! Visit chumashcasino. com for tickets & information. Apr 16-17 EARTH DAY FESTIVAL – One World. Santa Barbara spearheaded the very first Earth Day in 1970 & this event continues to grow each year. Alameda Park from 11am-6pm. Visit sbearthday.org for further information. Apr 21 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents The Family Stone with their infectious brand of high energy funk! Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Apr 22 & 24 OPERA SANTA BARBARA Presents Suor Angelica/ Gianni Schicchi, two one-act operas by Puccini. Fri at 7:30pm & Sat at 2:30pm. Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street. Visit operasb.com for tickets & further information.
Calendar of Events Jun 18-20 SUMMER SOLSTICE Welcome summer the Santa Barbara way & join the crowds along State Street Fri. for a wacky, fun, irreverent celebration of solstice. Parade starts at noon & culminates at Alameda Park with all parade participants, drum circles, beer & wine gardens, food, arts & crafts. This is a must see! And whatever you do, don’t forget your camera! Visit solsticeparade.com for further information. I Madonnari Festival!
Apr 23 34TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FESTIVAL GRAND TASTING The largest tasting of Santa Barbara County wines of the year with over 120 winers & winemakers & over 30 purveyor’s of fine food. River View Park in Buellton from 1-4pm. Visit info@sbcountywines.com for further information.
FUTURE EVENTS May 28-30 I MADONNARI Wonderfully talented artists, young & old, display their art in chalk on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission. Food, music & entertainment for all. Visit imadonnari-festival.com for further information.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES WHALE WATCHING Whale watching aboard the Condor Express. Witness gray whales & humpbacks Dec-Apr; humpbacks & blue whales May-Nov. Call 8820088 or toll free (888) 77-WHALE. 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.
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Santa Barbara Barbara Area Area Code Code (805) (805) Santa Enterprise Rent A Car (805) 962-5305 AIRLINE COMPANIES Enterprise Rent A Car ........................966-3097 AIRLINE COMPANIES AlaskaAirlines Airlines (800)426-0333 252-7522 Alaska ..........................(800) America West ...........................(800) American Airlines (800)235-9292 433-7300 American Airlines .....................(800) 433-7300 United Airlines (800) 864-8331 American Eagle ........................(800) 433-7300 Continental Airlines .................(800) 523-3273 AREA AIRPORT SERVICES Delta Airlines ...........................(800) 221-1212 Delta Skywest Airlines ..............(800) 453-9417 Japan Airlines ...........................(800) Atlantic Aviation SBA (805)525-3663 964-6733 KLM Airlines ...........................(800) 374-7747 Roadrunner Shuttle (800) 247-7919 Northwest Airlines ...................(800) 225-2525 Santa Barbara Airport (805)221-4750 683-4011 Swissair Airlines........................(800) United Airlines .........................(800) Santa Barbara Aviation (805)241-6522 967-9000 US Air Barbara Express Airlines ............(800) 428-4322 Santa Executive Transportation AREA AIRPORT SERVICES (805) 568-5466 Santa Barbara Chauffeuring & Tours Pacific Aviation ..................................967-0429 (805) 563-5132 Santa Barbara Airbus ..........................964-7759 Super Airport Shuttle .................683-9636 SantaRide Barbara Airbus (805) 964-7759 Hangar space/light aircraft maintenance Super Ride Shuttle (805) 683-9636 Tie down space for general aviation Aircraft: Mercury Aviation ...............................964-6733 Signature Flight Support ....................967-5608 BUS/RAIL SERVICE Stratman Aero Services .......................967-8096
Amtrak BUS/RAIL SERVICE (800) 872-7245 Greyhound (800) 231-2222
National Car Rental (855) 654-3131 237-4219 Hertz Car Rental ......................(800) National Car Rental ...........................967-1202 Thrifty Car Rental (805) 681-1222 Thrifty Car Rental .............................681-1222 U-Save Auto Rental (805) 964-5436 U-Save Auto Rental............................963-3499
PERFORMING ARTS FOREIGN CURRENCY Paul Brombal Coins & Jewelry (805) 963-9589 Arlington Theatre 3601A State Street..............................687-3641
Centre Stage Theatre (805) 963-0408 PERFORMING Ensemble Theatre ARTS(805) 965-5400 Granada Theatre Theatre (805) 899-2222 Arlington ...............................963-4408 Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre ..............965-9652 Lobero Theatre (805) 966-4964 Granada Theatre ................................966-2324 Music Academy of West (805) 969-4726 Lobero Theatre...................................963-0761 Opera Stage Santa Barbara (805) 898-3890 Center .......................................963-0408 Opera Barbara ..........................963-0761 Santa Santa Barbara Symphony (805) 898-9386 Santa Barbara Symphony ...................963-4408 Metropolitan Theatres Movie Hotline 963-9503
VISITOR INFORMATION VISITOR INFORMATION Santa Conference SantaBarbara Barbara Visitor Center & Visitors Bureau ..............................966-9222 1 Garden Street (805) 965-3021 Tourist Information 1Santa Garden Street .................................965-3021 Barbara Conference & Visitors
Bureau (805) 966-9222 HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Amtrak .....................................(800) 872-7245 Amtrak/Local Station .........................963-1015 CAR RENTAL Greyhound Bus Terminal ...................965-7551 MTD Santa Barbara...........................683-3702
24 hr. free reservation service HOSPITAL Hot Spots Reservation Service ..(800) 793-7666
Avis Rent A Car .................................964-4848 Budget Rent A Car...................(800) 221-1203
Pueblo at Bath Street .........................682-7111
Alamo Rent A Car (888) 826-6893 CAR RENTAL Avis Rent A Car (805) 965-1079 BudgetRent Rent A Car (805)327-9633 962-2262 Alamo A Car ...................(800)
Goleta Valley CottageHospital HOSPITALS 351 S. Patterson (805) 682-7111 Goleta Cottage Hospital Santa Valley Barbara Cottage Hospital 351 S. Patterson .................................967-3411 PuebloBarbara at Bath Street Santa Cottage Hospital(805) 682-7111
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