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Contents
Volume 92 • Spring 2018 FEATURES 14 NATASHA
Santa Barbara’s Favorite Women’s Boutique
18 MOXI
Sparking a Lasting Passion for Innovation!
22 CHAUCER’S BOOK STORE
Santa Barbara’s Much-Loved Bookseller
26 THE LAFOND WINERY TASTING ROOMS World Class Wine Tasting That Makes Memories
58 THE LAND SHARK
Showing you Santa Barbara by land and sea!
Earth Day in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara spearheaded the very first Earth Day in 1970 & this event continues to grow each year. Alameda Park April 21-22. Find other activities, festivals & events unique to Santa Barbara in our Calendar of Events (pgs. 63-65)
60 A GOLFER’S DREAM!
S anta Barbara Area Golf Courses Have Something For Everyone
62 ‘SUNNY FIELD’ Solvang – A Little Taste of Denmark in Our Own Backyard!
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NATURAL CAFE CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL THE BOATHOUSE FARMER BOY RESTAURANT
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I Madonnari Street Painting Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission Plaza using pasels on pavement to create 150 cibrant & color large scale images. A must see! Don’t miss this & many other upcoming festivals & events in Santa Barbara by checking out our Calendar of Events (pgs. 63-65) 8
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SHOPPING GUIDE MONTECITO MAP GALLERY GUIDE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES DINING GUIDE AREA MAP POINTS OF INTEREST DOWNTOWN MAP WINE COUNTRY MAP WATERFRONT GUIDE WATERFRONT MAP GOLF COURSE GUIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS CABLE GUIDE PHONE BOOTH
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Growing up in Santa Barbara has given Chris Potter an appreciation & love of the beauty, history & endless charm & colors of the area. His paintings clearly reflect his passion as seen on our cover Italian Stone Pines of Anapamu. A prolific artist, Chris has done well over 700 paintings with plein air clearly a favorite. View more of his works at Distinctive Framing, 1333 State St. or go to chrispotterart.com, facebook or contact him at chrisspotterart@gmail.com DISTRIBUTED BY
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Shopping Guide
33 Jewels at El Paseo
33 JEWELS 814 State St., 957-9100
www.33jewels.com Visitors, enthralled with the charm of Santa Barbara, have often asked owner Diane Garmendia if there is a Santa Barbara charm available. Their wait is now over! Diane has commissioned a Santa Barbara charm featuring 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 12
11am-6pm daily, Noon-5pm Sunday & closed on Tuesdays.
CHAUCER’S BOOKSTORE 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. EVOLUTIONS MEDICAL & DAY SPA 350 Chapala Street, Suite 103 (805) 687-0212 - evolutionsmedicalspa.com The premier spa in Santa Barbara. In 2013, Evolutions Medical Spa expanded operations to include a luxury day spa (Continued on page 16)
Santa Barbara Art Glass Blowing Studio by Saul Alcaraz
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Natasha
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or over 29 years, Natasha has been a favorite of locals and visitors who are looking for fashion that is both comfortable and unique to reflect relaxed Santa Barbara Lifestyle. “Our clothes must not only look good, they must feel good and be easy to take care for,” says Natasha Airisto. owner, who has over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. Both Natasha and her staff are known for their personal service. attention to details and the needs of customers and will outfit you from head to toe including shoes, bags, scarves and jewelry. Natasha carries a wonderful and varied selection of merchandise.From casual to elegant this boutique carries t-shirts, jackets, sweaters, dresses, great fitting jeans, pants, leggings and so much more. Whatever your age, whatever your style, you’r sure to find something special at Natasha. Just about everything you find in the store is pre-washed, with no dry cleaning needed, even the most delicate silks and cupro rayons from Johnny Was, Citron and Dressori. Natasha offers many local lines made right here in California including cool linens and comfortable cottons from Cut Loose. Other customer favorites are HOBO handbags and a great selection of stylish and comfortable footwear. Daily shipments of exiting merchandise guarantee there is always something new to check out. Come and update your wardrobe with timeless styles. Visit Natasha and you will discover a store for real women with a fun atmosphere and exceptional selection, a boutique where ultimate 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
A booklover’s delight since 1974
ChauCer’s Books in Loreto PLaza 3321 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA • (805) 682-6787 www.chaucersbooks.com
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with full locker rooms, dry saunas, and even a Vichy shower room. The spa is located downtown in a beautiful 6,000 square foot facility and provides a full range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. Call for appointment.
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.
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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!
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MOXI: Sparking a lasting passion for innovation!
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OXI is the city’s newest hands-on destination for families and curious minds of all ages. The science museum is a place where you can explore and discover new things about the world around you, ask questions, seek answers, and have a blast doing so. Come ready to play throughout all three floors filled with 17,000 square feet of interactive experiences in science and creativity. On the first floor, there are the areas dedicated to Sound, Fantastic Forces, and Tech, including MOXI’s own dedicated makerspace called the Innovation Workshop. The second floor features Light, Speed and Interactive Media, including a small black box theater which houses a variety of rotating exhibitions and shows. The third floor is home to the rooftop Levinson Family Sky Garden and features exhibits that take advantage of the natural elements and stunning views of the mountains, harbor, and Stearns Wharf. MOXI is a place where fun comes first and learning happens in active, exciting, and unexpected ways. Create sound effects for popular movies, build and test a race car, or paint with light – you can do it all at MOXI. Keep an eye out for the museum’s floor staff, known as Sparks, who are there to ignite that learning by sparking your curiosity and creativity. They’re the ones in the blue shirts and will encourage you to experiment, observe, explore, discover, question, make and design. MOXI is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the website for any special hours and holiday closures. General admission is $14 for adults (age 13 and up), and $10 for children age 3-12. Children 2 and under are admitted for free. One ticket gets you access to all MOXI has to offer. Located at 125 State Street, www.moxi.org, 805-770-5000. 18
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GLASSBLOWING COUPLE'S COUPLE'S PRIVATE PRIVATE CLASS CLASS GLASSBLOWING 706 E. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA • (805) 965-1541 REGULAR PRICE $500 NOW $250 REGULAR PRICE $500 NOW $250 Open for Demonstrations 9am-4pm Mon-Sat • sbartglass.com
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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 that make it a stunning “one of a kind masterpiece!” From custom lighting pieces to vases to intricate bowls, the scope and breadth of his works are unsurpassed. Visit his studio, shop or create your very own 20
masterpiece at one of his glassblowing classes. The classes are unique, detailed, informative & always entertaining! Call for class times. 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.
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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Galleries
Ray Strong, Coastal Hills, 1966 Oil on masonite. Sulllivan Goss
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. Brought to Light: Revelatory Photographs in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Collection, on exhibition thru April 22, reveals unusual facets of the work of well-known artists, as well as new-to-the-collection photographs that will be on view for the very first time in the SBMA’s galleries. Crosscurrents: The Painted Portrait in America, Britain, and France, 1750-1850, on exhibition thru May 27, explores American, British and French portraitists from the Colonial period through the Industrial Revolution. And don’t miss a visit to the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. & 11am-8pm Thursdays. 24
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 constantly seeking to acquire works by significant American painters and sculptors who worked between 1850 1950 including those artists referred to as luminists, impressionists, expressionist, and modernists. The downtown locations offers approximately twenty exhibition each year. The gallery is also involved with scholarship and research for American artists.
Barbara Kasten, Construct PC-VI, 1982 (detail), polacolor. SBMA, Gift of Arthur and Yolanda Steinman, 1983.69.73.
Brought to Light Revelatory Photographs in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Collection JANUARY 28 — APRIL 22, 2018
The Brought to Light exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the Dana and Albert R. Broccoli Charitable Foundation, Frances E. Kent, the SBMA Women’s Board, SBMA PhotoFutures, Gwendolyn and Henry Baker, Patricia and Richard Blake, Roxana and Fred Anson, Susan Bower, Lorna S. Hedges, Priscilla and Jason Gaines, and Barbara and Owen Patotzka.
Also on View January 28—May 27: Crosscurrents: The Painted Portrait in America, Britain, and France, 1750–1850 Crosscurrents: American and European Portrait Photographs, 1840–1900
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n 1962, the visionary vintner Pierre Lafond opened the first post-prohibition winery in Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Winery, 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 and at the Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room. Both are 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 up to eighty people. Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery are also available for private celebrations and events. Santa Barbara Winery, 202 Anacapa Street • (805) 963-3633 • Open every day 10:00am-6:00pm until 7:00 Fr/Sat. 26
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) 688-7921 • Open every day 10am-5pm.
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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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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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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.
SANTABARBARA BARBARA SANTA MARITIMEMUSEUM MUSEUM MARITIME HomeBarbara’s of the newest Point Conception Lighthouse Santa museum offers a vibrant First Orderof Fresnel Lens, the exploration our relationship withMaritime the sea. Museum state-of-the-art offers hands-on exhibits on Offering theatre presentations, shipwrecks,ofsurfing, diving, the Channel, hundreds exhibits, and oil, a unique museand store. more.InFive daily films and a Children’s um Santa Barbara’s working harbor, Gallery provide fun for all ages. 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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Dining 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 Enjoy BENCHMARK eatery on the corner of State at Anapamu
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 - the FisHouse is 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 Mon.-Sat. for lunch & dinner from 11:15am, Sunday Brunch at 10am & Happy Hour Mon.-Thu 4pm-close, Fri.4pm-8pm, Sat. 11:30-5pm and all day Sunday. $$/FB THE NATURAL CAFÉ 508 State St., Santa Barbara 962-9494 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 563-1163 6990 Market Place Drive, Goleta 685-2039 968 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 449-0099 698 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo 546-9200 Consistently voted by locals as the “best 46
ON THE ALLEY Santa Barbara Harbor, 117 Harbor Way, 962-6315 • 7038 Marketplace Drive at Camino Real Marketplace, 845-8096 onthealley.com Owned and operated by Brophy Bros., purveyors of fresh seafood, both locations serve honest and simple food items with a genuine commitment to service. Perfect take-out for the beach, a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. Genuine-Locally Owned-Casual. The Santa Barbara location is open Sun.Thu 6:30am-6pm and Fri.-Sat. 6:30am7pm. Our Goleta location is open Sun.Thu 7am-8pm and Fri.-Sat. 7am-8:30pm. $$/B&W 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
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Farmer Boy Restaurant A Shiny New Look
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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 52
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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75 foot quad-jet catamaran provides a comfortable ride along the Santa Barbara coast and the islands even at 30-knots. Features a large raised bow, upper sun-deck, full-service bar, galley, and a professional, experienced crew.
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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, tour one of the oldest working harbors on the West Coast, dine with the best view of the fisherman unloading their catch at Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Restaurant and visit the exciting Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. 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.
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 54
EAST BEACH This popular beach offers volleyball, beach grill, children’s playground, & arts center. On East Cabrillo Blvd., across from the Cabrillo Inn. 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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is personally narrated in a most humorous and entertaining style. Adults are enthralled with the city’s unique history and architecture, while children can’t wait to splash into the ocean. Suddenly, after 60 minutes of land cruising, the Land Shark reaches the boat-launching ramp and, with an amusing airline-style safety and life jacket demonstration by the tour guide, splashes into the big blue sea. 58
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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A GOLFER’S DREAM!
Santa Barbara Area Golf Courses Have Something For Everyone
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hen it comes to golf, Santa Barbara has something to offer for everyone! The County of Santa Barbara is quickly becoming known as a premier golf destination. With a wonderful portfolio of courses, there is nothing the golfing world can’t find. From a championship golf course ranked among the best in the world to a golf course that is perfect for the beginner. With green fees ranging from $12 to $149 golfers have financial options as well. If golfers desire nine-holes, 18-holes, tournament play, banquet facilities, name brand merchandise, PGA golf instruction, junior clinics, practice facilities, club fitting or a gourmet meal after their round, they can find it here in this diverse golf destination. Sandpiper golf course opened in 1972 and has been known as “one of the best” ever since. It earned this reputation by providing golfers with championship golf on the ocean’s edge. Patrons can literally step off the green of the Par 3, 11th Hole and on to the sand of the scenic Santa Barbara coastline. This stunning combination of championship golf and beauty has inspired awe in its patrons for 35 years. Glen Annie Golf Club, Santa Barbara’s newest golf gem, opened its doors in December of 1997 cementing the area’s reputation as a premier golf destination. This challenging layout is perched in the foothills above Santa Barbara with breathtaking ocean and mountain views. A beautiful clubhouse with its award winning architecture 60 6 0 68
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provides its guests with acclaimed cuisine and looks out onto this magnificent landscape & a cascading lake. Just a half hour up the highway the River Course at the Alisal presents golfers with breathtaking panoramas of the brilliant hues of the foothills and the Santa Ynez Mountains and Valley. This challenging layout follows the meandering path of the Santa Ynez River and features four lakes and a green that is nearly surrounded by water. After a rewarding round of golf, guests can retire to the popular River Grille to enjoy a drink or a wonderful meal. A twenty five minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara will bring you to Rancho San Marcos and golfers can reach La Purisima in less than an hour. Both are critically acclaimed golf courses that feature championship golf with spectacular surroundings and are well worth the trip. With a wide variety of golf courses that will challenge the best golfers, help the beginners, and inspire the view takers, Santa Barbara is a destination that is nothing short of a golfer’s dream!
Public Golf Courses GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB www.glenanniegolf.com 405 Glen Annie Road – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-6400 HIDDEN OAKS GOLF COURSE www.hiddenoaksgolfsb.net 4760G Calle Camarada – 9 Holes Santa Barbara • 967-3493 RIVER COURSE AT THE ALISAL www.rivercourse.com 150 Alisal Road – 18 Holes Solvang • 688-6042 SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB www.sandpipergolf.com 7925 Hollister Avenue – 18 Holes Goleta • 968-1541 LA PURISMA www.lapurisimagolf.com 3455 State Hwy. 246 – 18 Holes Lompoc• 735-8395 RANCHO SAN MARCOS GOLF COURSE www.rsm1804.com 4600 Hwy. 154 – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 683-6334
SANTA BARBARA GOLF CLUB thesantabarbaragolfclub.com 3500 McCaw Avenue – 18 Holes Santa Barbara • 687-7087 TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE twinlakesgolf.com 6034 Hollister Avenue – 9 Holes Goleta • 964-1414 61
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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 beloved author. 62 62 6 2 62
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 Ynez Valley have to offer.
Calendar of Events FEBRUARY Thru Apr 22nd SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents Brought to Light: Revelatory Photography. Drawn entirely from the Museum’s distinguished & growing collection, this extensive exhibition of over 100 photographs by approximately a dozen artists reveals unusual facets of the work of well-known artists, as well as new-to-the-collection photographs that will be on view for the very first time. And don’t miss a visit to the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm & 11am-8pm Thursdays.
MARCH Mar 1-4 PUPPETPALOOZA For 4 days puppets will take over the city of Santa Barbara! This family-centric event (with plenty of night time fun for adults, too!) includes 2 park celebrations & over 20 performances & events at venues throughout Santa Barbara. Visit puppetpaloozasb.com for venue locations & other information. Mar 9-11 73RD ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW More than 70 exhibitors from the United States & around the world will display hundreds of different orchid species & named varieties at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Visit sborchidshow.com for further information.
Mar 14-18 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. A menu of events that is sure to please! Visit solvangusa. com for further information. Mar 15-19 SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL This highly acclaimed Festival will once again bring together the power of exceptional films from around the world on themes of Jewish culture & identity. The New Vic Theatre. Visit sbjewishfilmfestival.org for further information. Mar 23 & 24 STATE STREET BALLET Presents Romeo & Juliet at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets & further information on this timeless love story, go to statestreetballet.com.
APRIL Apr 8 33rd SANTA BARBARA KITE FESTIVAL Held each year on the west campus of Santa Barbara City College, 973 Cliff Drive with free admission & plenty of parking. Kites, food & beverages can be purchased at the festival. From 11am-5pm, the festival will Color the Wind! This annual event fully emphasizes the tremendous beauty festival goers experience each year. Visit sbkitefest.net for more info 63
Calendar of Events Thru May 27 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents Crosscurrent: The Painted Portrait in America, Britain & France (1750-1850) Before the invention of photography, portraits were the most coveted means of commemorating important members of society. This exhibition, drawn exclusively from the permanent collection, explores American, British & French portraitists from the Colonial period through the Industrial Revolution. And don’t miss a visit to the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm & 11am-8pm Thursdays. Apr 12-29 ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents The Invisible Hand, a heartpounding thriller by the PulitzerPrize winning playwright, novelist & screenwriter, Ayadd Akhtar. Described by Variety as a scary (and dreadfully funny) treatise on the universality of human greed! Visit ensembletheatre.com/box office for performance dates & times.
Apr 21 SANTA BARBARA VINTNER’S FESTIVAL Here’s your opportunity to meet the vintners, taste their wines & enjoy great food & music at River Park in Lompoc. Tickets sell quickly! Visit sbcountywines.com Apr 21-22 Earth Day Santa Barbara spearheaded the very first Earth Day in 1970 & this event continues to grow each year. Alameda Park. For further information sbearthday.org
FUTURE EVENTS May 5 ROAR & POUR WINE FESTIVAL 5pm-8pm S.B. Zoo. Food & drink, wine events, lessons & tours, music & entertainment. May 11 & 12 STATE STREET BALLET Presents Modern Masters, an eclectic mix of contemporary movement & new ideas from talented choreographers who are redefining the language of ballet. Don’t miss this
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popular annual event in the intimate setting of the New Vic Theatre. statestreetballet.com May 26-28 I MADONARRI wonderfully talented artists, young & old, display their art in chalk on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission. Food, music & entertainment for all. Visit imadonarri-festival.com Jun 9 LOS OLIVOS JAZZ & OLIVE FESTIVAL Wine tasting from 30 local wineries, world class, professional jazz musicians perform & samplings of 30 different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs await you in downtown Los Olivos. Jun 22-24 SUMMER SOLSTICE Welcome summer the Santa Barbara way & join the crowds along State Street for a wacky, fun, irreverent celebration of solstice. Parade starts at noon & culminates at Alameda Park with all parade participants; drum circles, beer & wine garden, food, arts & crafts & entertainment galore. This is a must see! Visit solsticeparade.com
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