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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 world-class restaurants; and, where you’ll enjoy shopping adventures at first-class national and international stores as well as our eclectic mix of locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries. This is the home of 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 and Eva Marie Saint; singers and songwriters Jeff Barry, Jackson Browne, Christopher Cross, David Crosby, Barry DeVorzon, Bruce Johnston, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, Milt Larsen, 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, Sue Grafton; sports legends Jimmy Connors and Tommy Curren; 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 83 • Winter 2015 - 2016 features 14 NATASHA 12 HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN Santa Barbara’s Favorite Women’s Boutique SANTA BARBARA BELLA 18 QUI The SI Best PlacesLUXURY to Find ECO-WELLNESS the Perfect Gift! SPA Beauty From Within 60 SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB & ESPIG FINE ARTS 26 OLIVER Extraordinary Golf GALLERY ExperiencesOF & Ocean Views! Tielle Monette, Multi-Dimensional Artistry 62 FLYING A STUDIOS 32 WORLD CLASS WHALE WATCHING Lights! Right here,Camera! right now,Action! in the Santa Barbara Channel 56
Holiday Shopping Santa Barbara Style! A shopper’s paradise in paradise! If you’re looking for something unique original, nd do in Downtown Santa&Barbara you’re sure to find it here with everything anization Website from locally ownedatspecialty boutiques, m or tophone 22 & dozens 962-2098 of art galleries,ext. department retail stores, and two major shopping centers. See our special Holiday Shopping Guide starting on pg.12
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Holiday Shopping in Santa Barbara The Best Places to Find the Perfect Gifts!
The Best Places to Find the Perfect Gifts!
Holiday shopping in Santa Barbara is a rewarding experience and there’s no greater reward than discovering the eclectic mix of locally owned boutiques, galleries and shops that are some of the best places to find the perfect gifts in paradise on the pacific. We’ll begin at Loreto Plaza at the corner of State and Los Positas streets where you can enjoy a luxurious spa treatment at 33 Jewels Qui Si Bella Eco-Wellness Spa and find quality skin care products, candles, exotic scents and gift certificates for that special person on your list. Loreto Plaza is also the home of the iconic Chaucer’s Bookstore, Santa Barbara’s much-loved bookseller since 1974 where you can browse a selection of over 150,000 titles in 300 sections; and, The Golf Klub, the locals favorite retail store that offers golf apparel, balls, bags, rangefinders, gloves, golf accessories and state-of-the-art computer club fitting. From Loreto Plaza, we recommend you travel south on State Street to Downtown Santa Barbara, where you’ll find the area’s highest concentration of retail shopping treasures in the eleven blocks from Sola Street south to Highway 101 with abundant public parking off Chapala and Anacapa streets and open-air trolleys, electric shuttle buses and pedi-cabs available to help you navigate the most beautiful downtown on the California coast. As you enter the downtown area, be sure to visit Natasha, the contemporary women’s clothing boutique in Victoria Court at 1231 State Street that specializes in easy care, easy wear casual clothing in natural fabrics made in California as well as the area’s largest selection of Citron and Cutloose apparel and a wide selection of accessories, shoes, bags, jewelry and hats. And since you’re just across the street from the box office at the beautifully restored Granada Theatre at 1214 State Street, may we suggest that tickets to the State Street Ballet’s December 19th or 20th performances of The Nutcracker, the holiday family favorite set to the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky performed with a full orchestra or the Santa Barbara Symphony’s New Years Eve Pops Concert, the best New Year’s Eve celebration on the coast with nationally acclaimed Conductor Nir Kabaretti directing the perfect mix The Yes Store (Continued on page 18)
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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 11am6pm 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.
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. (Continued on page 20)
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of your favorite tunes from Broadway, stage, movies and more would make memorable holiday gifts. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store at 1130 State Street on the lower level of the SBMA in downtown area’s charming cultural district offers a variety of merchandise unique to the Museum of Art’s permanent collection and special exhibitions, including the area’s finest selection of art books, music and dvds. You’ll find distinctive art objects, jewelry and apparel by local artists, as well as beautiful SBMA signature products, and educational children’s books and toys. The Museum Store proudly supports fair-trade merchants from around the world, and, all proceeds support the Museum of Art’s exhibitions and extensive education programs. A block south on the east side of State Street, the charming La Arcada Court is the home of Oliver & Espig Gallery of Fine Arts, who will soon be relocating their renowned selection of gemstones from rare and exotic places, one-of-a-kind pieces, custom made designs, unique and collectable paintings, sculpture and wearable art to their new location at 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 50 in Montecito. Oliver & Espig The Yes Store, the nation’s longest running seasonal Gallery of Fine Arts artisans’ cooperative, located at 807 State Street is celebrating their 47th season of offering special hand-made custom jewelry, ceramics, fused and blown glass, graphics, photography, weaving and clothing on sale through Christmas Eve; and, if you’re holiday shopping on a Sunday, be sure to visit the Sunday Arts & Crafts Show where over 200 resident artists display their own original work in a beautiful outdoor setting under the palms on Cabrillo Boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Chase Palm Park at the only continuous, non-juried arts festival of original drawings, painting, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. 33 Jewels at 814 State Street in the historic El Paseo, California’s first shopping center, is a popular, full service jeweler that proudly features a diverse collection of wearable treasures from Santa Barbara jewelry artists and international jewelers that include an extensive collection of diamond, colored stones, and, a variety of precious metals. At the corner of Carrillo and State streets, Wendy Foster State Street, one of downtown Santa Barbara’s premier shopping destinations for more than two decades, offers discerning shoppers the opportunity to create entire coordinated outfits, often featuring lines designed locally or not available elsewhere, from an extensive inventory of clothing and accessories. You’ll find more exquisite one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at the Santa Barbara Art Glassblowing Studio at 706 East Mason Street, where master glass artist Saul Alcaraz will help you design your own vases, bowls, bottles, lamps, platters and handblown ornaments 18
shaped or cut-out by hand and assembled into a form that ensures no two finished pieces are the same. If all this downtown shopping has whet your appetite for some world class cuisine, we recommend lunch or dinner at The Natural Café at 508 State Street or the great Mexican food and adult beverages at Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina at 330 State Street. If your travels have taken you closer to the Pacific, we recommend lunch or dinner at the Santa Barbara Fishouse at 101 East Cabrillo Boulevard for the finest seafood from exotic distant nets to the freshest local catch; and, if you’ve wandered near the Harbor, we invite you to enjoy classic Santa Barbara dining by the boats, under the sails, at Chuck’s Waterfront Grill or the casual dining atmosphere on the patio at the Breakwater Restaurant. Before we leave Santa Barbara for the lush coastal community of Montecito where celebrity residents like Oprah Natasha Winfrey, Kirk Douglas, Rob Lowe and numerous other famous entertainers, artists and writers are often spotted in the area’s upscale boutiques, galleries, fine restaurants and world class hotels; we recommend a visit to Santa Barbara Winery, to enjoy the wine tasting room at the area’s oldest winery just two blocks from the beach in the Funk Zone at 202 Anacapa Street; or, visit next door to sample the renowned Lafond Winery single varietal bottlings of vineyard and Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are available at The Lafond City Tasting Room. If you need a break from your holiday shopping extravaganza, we suggest you visit the Santa Barbara Zoo that is known as one of the world’s most beautiful zoos and is home to 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Montecito is divided into the two areas shown on the map on page 16 of this magazine. The Upper Village near the corners of East Valley Road and San Ysidro Road is bordered by the historic San Ysidro Ranch, the luxury resort that is considered to be one of the most romantic hideaways in the world. The Lower Village on Coast Village Road between Olive Mill Road and Hot Springs Road is bordered by the palatial Four Seasons Biltmore that combines the glory of historic California with legendary Four Seasons service. We’ll begin this phase of our holiday shopping adventure in the Upper Village at Wendy Foster in the Plaza del Sol at 516 San Ysidro Road, the flagship of four stores that this local fashion icon owns in the greater Santa Barbara area. Wendy Foster was raised in Montecito and this store has earned a national reputation for showcasing her classic luxury fashion collections from New York, Paris, Los Angeles and Asian based designers, and, her unique hand picked jewelry selections in artfully designed displays. The Plaza del Sol is also home to the Pierre LaFond Montecito Market where you’ll find a wide array of unique gift baskets, olive oil, vinegar and other culinary treats. 19
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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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OLIVER & ESPIG Gallery of fine Arts is moving! 805-962-8111 • www.oliverandespig.com
Current location 1108 State Street WE ARE MOVING! After 40 wonderful years at La Arcada Court, Oliver & Espig Gallery will be moving to Montecito’s charming Upper Village. In addition to featuring our renowned collection of gemstones, unique and awardwinning jewelry, fine art and sculpture, our gallery will be adding a distinctive and refined touch with a focus on serving the needs of each individual client. Come enjoy our new location and 1st Class Service. OPENING SOON in our new gallery located at 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 50, Montecito, CA 93108.
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Shopping QUI SI BELLA ECO-WELLNESS SPA 3311 State St., 682-0003 (In the Loreto Shopping Center) This luxurious eco-wellness spa combines modern advancements in beauty treatments with ancient holistic healing rituals amidst the soothing waterfalls & Tuscan-style décor. Select from an extensive spa menu & emerge glowing with serenity & health from the inside, out. In Italian Qui Si Bella implies “beauty from within.” Let Qui Si Bella bring out your beauty. Call for appointment.
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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 Jellyfish Pendant Light, Barbara Winery tasting Santa Barbara Art Glass room site that doubles as a production facility where Scan the code to view the their Chardonnay and Pinot modern beauty treatments Noir and other memorable varietals and ancient holistic healing are bottled. Open daily 10:am-6pm rituals that will inspire your until 7pm Fr/Sat. senses and renew your spirit!
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 24
THE YES STORE 807 State St. 805-966-9777 www.facebook.com/TheYesStore The Yes Store is one of the few artisan cooperatives in business today. Every year, the finest of Santa Barbara’s artisans come together to offer a beautiful array of contemporary art & craft for your holiday gift giving pleasure. Operated & staffed by local artists, the store features the best in custom fine jewelry, ceramics, fused and blown glass, graphics, photography, weaving & clothing. Open Dec 3-23 10am-9pm & Christmas Eve 9am-6pm.
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OLIVER & ESPIG GALLERY OF FINE ARTS 805-962-8111 www.oliverandespig.com Current location 1108 State St. WE ARE MOVING! After 40 wonderful years at La Arcada Court, Oliver & Espig Gallery will be moving to Montecito’s charming Upper Village. In addition to featuring our renowned collection of gemstones, unique and award-winning jewelry, fine art and sculpture, our gallery will be adding a distinctive and refined tour with a focus on serving the needs of each individual client. Come enjoy our new location and 1st Class Service. OPENING SOON in our new gallery located at 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 50, Montecito, CA 93108.
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. Current exhibition thru Mar 20th, Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography, highlighting 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.Visit the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm.
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SULLIVAN GOSS An American Gallery 11 East Anapamu St., 730-1460 sullivangoss.com Sullivan Goss has represented the work of American artists for 25 years. The contributions of these artists, from the 19th century to today, can be found in their two galleries in downtown Santa Barbara. 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 and 1950 including those artists referred to as luminists, impressionists, expressionists and modernists. The downtown location offers approximately twenty exhibitions each year, including solo shows for contemporary artists and curated historical exhibitions. Sullivan Goss is excited to announce an exhibition of meticulous Pop Realist paintings and prints by three of L.A.’s hottest young artists in the field: Robert Townsend, Dave Lefner and Mary Austin Klein thru January 3rd and, a seasonal selection of exceptional works by the gallery’s regularly represented artists thru January 31st. The gallery, through its research efforts, is also involved with scholarship and research for American artists. 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, around the corner from the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, a block from the home of the Santa Barbara Symphony at the Arlington Theater and within walking distance of many other galleries, libraries and art venues. 28
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local favorite for 30 years, opal restaurant & bar thrives on the creative contrast between exciting innovation and comfortable tradition. As son as you step inside, you know you are in for a special experience. Sophisticated yet comfortable, opal restaurant & bar radiates a warm, friendly ambience combining the elegance of a trendy San Francisco bistro with a genuine hospitality that seems to come naturally to their well-trained staff of servers and chefs. From your first glance at the menu, it’s easy to see why opal is such a favorite, featuring eclectic California cuisine inspired by dishes from around the world and the multicultural heritage of America. Offering everything from an Herb Grilled 14 oz Ribeye Steak, to spicy authentic Paella, fresh seafood, homemade pastas & soups, deliciously imaginative salads, elegant Asian-accented appetizers, and homemade desserts, opal’s menu truly has something for every taste. If you are a wine lover, you are in for a treat at opal restaurant & bar. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 1993, their extensive wine list features a hand-selected mix of French, Italian, Australian, Spanish and California wines, with new wines added weekly. With its full bar and unique Martini specialties, opal is also a great place to drop in for a drink and an appetizer before a movie or a night on the town. If you need a private space for your group, opal has a separate, attractively decorated, banquet room that adjoins the main dining room, with its own sound system, kitchen and separate entrance. The philosophy of proprietors Tina Takaya and Richard Yates is simple, “People are hungry for more than just great food. We seek to create an experience that removes barriers and creates a connection between people; one that ultimately nurtures the soul as well.” With its warm and welcoming style, delicious and diverse menu, excellent wine list and full bar, all at reasonable prices, this is the kind of restaurant you can go back to again and again. And when you do, don’t be surprised if you recognize the folks at the table next to you. Chances are, the same thing happened to them! opal restaurant & bar is located at 1325 State Street near the Arlington Theatre. (805) 966-9676.
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tarted in 1999 by local fisherman and son Tom and Adam White, The Santa Barbara FisHouse located on Santa Barbara’s beautiful waterfront just steps from historic Stearns Wharf, has established itself in 15 years of operations as the premier place to go for seafood in Santa Barbara. Local Specialties like grilled or Macadamia nut crusted White Sea Bass, Grilled Local Lobster, Pan Seared Petrale Sole are prepared in the display kitchen. Start your experience off with a selection from the extensive and reasonably priced wine list, have a seat at the oyster bar and sample a few selections like blue point, hama hama or kummamoto oysters shucked right in front of you, or one of the creative libations coming from the friendly bar staff. If seafood isn’t your cup of tea and you brought your appetite, loosen your belt and give the 12 oz CAB ribeye a try-it’s 100% certified angus Newport beef, and bound to settle your inner cowboy. Tender baby back ribs and chicken are also available, as well as U.S.D.A. Prime Newport Top Sirloin and grilled prawns, grilled scallops or lobster combinations. The FisHouse is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, and also for brunch on Sundays-with offerings like Dungeness Crab Cakes Benedict, Lobster Omelet’s, Smoked Salmon Platters; as well as classics like Belgian Waffles and Huevos Rancheros. For lunch the simple, fresh honest fare includes grilled Wild King Salmon and Fish and Chips, as well as a selection of interesting and healthy salads. Enjoy your experience on the outdoor patio by the fire pit, in the bar and lounge for happy hour, or any way you would like at the Santa Barbara FisHouse. Lunch M-F 11:30-5pm, Dinner 7 days 5:00-close & Brunch Sun 9:30-2:30pm. The Santa Barbara FisHouse is located at 101 East Cabrillo Blvd., (805) 966-2112. 38 42 38
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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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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is made with delicious home cooked corned beef, and there’s still more to be discovered. Scrumptious salads include traditional Crab or Shrimp Louie’s, Cobb and Chef or enjoy a flavorful Chicken Fajita salad. Flavorful fresh local fish dishes are available both lunch and dinner. Breakwater’s dinner menu has many satisfying choices. You’ll find chicken, seafood, steaks and pastas. For example there is Chicken Piccata, a choice Sirloin Steak and center cut Pork Chops. A very popular choice for both lunch and dinner are the Fish Tacos. For dessert there is a variety of delicious ice cream flavors and pies. Their ice cream cone sign has become a local landmark; many stop by to get an ice cream cone to take on their walk along the breakwater. Breakwater also features a list of select wines and beers to be enjoyed while taking in the ambience of the harbor. You’ll find the Breakwater Restaurant at the scenic Santa Barbara Harbor, 107 Harbor Way. 805-965-1557. sbbreakwater. com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. Celebrate your special occasion with the Breakwater! Group accommodations available.
IRISH COMFORT in the heart of downtown Quality Fare Craft Brews Patio ~ Fireplace Over 60 single malt Scotch and Whiskey
18 E. Ortega St. • (805) 568-0702
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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 lunch,” “best health food,” and “best fish taco,” the Natural Café offers natural pastas, sandwiches & burgers, as well as fresh local fish, homemade soups, salads and wholesome burritos. Voted “best outdoor patio dining,” the downtown State Street location is a fun place to people watch while you dine! $/B&W OPAL RESTAURANT & BAR 1325 State St., 966-9676 www.opalrestaurantandbar.com Local’s favorite, sophisticated, yet comfortable lively bistro atmosphere. Warm, genuinely hospitable Team Service. Extensive WS-award winning wine list, full bar, internationally-inspired California Cuisine with 46
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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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he beautiful exterior of Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina is just the beginning for diners entering Santa Barbara’s hottest new Mexican Restaurant-rivaled only by the wondrous interior created by local renowned architect Jeff Shelton that includes such features as a solid black Acacia hand carved bar, hand blown glass bulbs hanging from the ceiling and 5,000 square feet of custom designed cement tile. While soaking in the magnificent surroundings either on the warmly lit fire warmed patio or spectacular dining room, one discovers that this is not just a pretty package - the best reason to visit is Chef Daniel Ibarra’s delicious and creative cuisine being created in the spacious display kitchen. Mexican classics like chile rellenos, tamales and fajitas, as well as specialties like the Nopales Cactus slow roasted chipotle pork and Aztec Carne asada. If Tequila is your thing, Casa Blanca is heaven on earth for you. Nearly 200 varieties stock the bar (don’t try them all in one night) 48 50
and try them in an ingenious cocktail list that includes fresh prickly pear, cucumber or blood orange margaritas, fresh grapefruit palomas and white wine and fresh fruit sangria. All-you-can-eat Taco Tuesdays from 5 to closing and the popular Sunday Brunch from 10-2 are local favorites. With a bar and dining patio, large lounge area, booth and table seating as well as private dining area for events, Casa Blanca has become a Santa Barbara icon. Located on the corner of State and Gutierrez Streets, the central downtown location is ideal to take a State Street stroll from after dinner if you happen to eat a little bit too much. Close to theatres, the beach, shopping and with lots of available parking in the area Casa Blanca is a must eat on any visitor or locals calendar. Open seven days a week starting at 11 for lunch, 5 for dinner, and a fun and delicious Mexican Brunch on Sundays at 10. Located at 330 State Street at the corner of State & Gutierrez, (805) 845-8966
Santa Barbara Explore wine country. Wine Tasting is everywhere - from downtown Santa Barbara to the scenic, country backroads of the Santa Ynez or Santa Maria Valleys. Over 100 wineries to choose from! Great wines, friendly people, and a beautiful, relaxed setting. What are you waiting for?
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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.
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
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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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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erched majestically on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of downtown Santa Barbara, you’ll find a true championship course known as one of the best golf facilities in California. Sandpiper Golf Club designed by William F. Bell in 1972, is an inspiring combination of challenge and beauty that was named by Golf Digest as one of the top 25 public golf courses in the country. Measuring over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a championship rating of 74.5, this par 72 course with mature, wooded fairways, undulating terrain and challenging greens attracts players of all skill levels and has tested the abilities of PGA and LPGA players alike, playing host to several professional tournaments including The PGA Tour Tournament Players Series, The LPGA Tour Santa Barbara Women’s Open and the prestigious final stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School. While the front nine is slightly longer and more challenging than the back, the stretch of holes on the bluffs along the ocean are truly extraordinary. The 11th hole, a 224-yard par 3, drops dramatically from tee to green and offers spectacular views of the scenic Santa Barbara coast. The ocean also comes into play on the par-5 13th; this challenging hole offers a panoramic view of the coastline and the Channel Islands. “The ocean and mountain views are breathtaking and the golf course conditions are superb”, says Director of Golf, Kyle Oliver. “Our main goal at Sandpiper is to provide all of our guests with a level of service that compliments a world class golf experience”. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown and the Santa Barbara Airport off Hwy 101 at the Winchester Canyon Road exit, Sandpiper combines a tradition of championship golf and spectacular surroundings with a full range of services that include an experienced and courteous staff, ocean view practice facility, Titleist rental clubs packages, PGA instruction and an award winning golf shop. Sandpiper also offers a restaurant that serves signature breakfast, lunch, and cocktails options. For more information visit www.sandpipergolf.com 60
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Hotel on Sola Street which was built to accommodate the burgeoning motion picture industry during the years when famous directors like D.W. Griffith and William Desmond Taylor deposited $1500 weekly paychecks in local State Street banks and entertained the rich and famous from around the world. By 1921, motion picture audiences favored films with themes that focused on life in the big city and the “Flying A” studios were moved south to Hollywood to be closer to the urban backgrounds that became the most common setting for the next era of movie-making. Ironically, the same contractor who poured the concrete for the “big glass studio” in 1913 won the contract to demolish the facilities in 1948 leaving the office building at 2012 Chapala Street which was D.W. Griffith’s private garage and the buildings at the corner of Mission and Chapala Streets that housed the “Green Room” where thousands of actors rehearsed their lines and the private dressing rooms of the first superstars of the American screen. Some remain among the few architectural reminders of Santa Barbara’s place in the history of the motion picture industry. Today, Santa Barbara’s favorable yearround climate and lush, tropical terrain bordered by mountains and ocean attracts film-makers, television producers and fashion photographers to the hundreds of historic settings that blend the architecture of the city’s past and present into idyllic, eclectic locations.
Calendar of Events NOVEMBER Nov 8-Jan 31 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 Jan 31st, Piranesi: Architecture of the Imagination. This printmaker, architect & antiquarian produced thousands of printed books & participated in archaeological excavations. Open TueSun 11am-5pm, 1130 State Street. Visit their café & museum store or go to sbma.net for further information.
Dec 4 63rd ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE More than 50,000 spectators line State Street from Sola to Cota Streets from 6:30pm-8pm to cheer on marching bands, floats, performances groups & of course, the arrival of Santa! Dec 4 JULEFEST TREET LIGHTING CEREMONY & PARADE Music, dancing & singing celebrate the start of the holiday season followed by a traditional Danish Julefest parade on Sat. starring Santa! Visit solvangusa.com for further information.
DECEMBER Nov 8-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 a variety of conceptual & technological methods. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, 1130 State St.
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Calendar of Events 5 LOS OLIVOS OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Los Olivos welcomes the holiday season from 2pm-8pm as local businesses & galleries open their doors with open house events & refreshments. The streets are adorned with hundreds of luminaries & the smell of popcorn & roasted walnuts waft thru the air. Santa will be on hand in a horse-drawn carriage & local chorale groups will sing carols. Dec 6 30th ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS Watch 20-30 boats, motors, sail & paddle the coastline starting at 5:30pm followed by fireworks at 7pm. Santa’s Village activity begins at 3pm at the Santa Barbara Harbor. Dec 11 UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS Presented in the chapel of El Presidio State Historic Park Join in this rich cultural tradition & experience firsthand the way in which our city’s Spanish founders celebrated Christmas in the 18th Century. 7pm-9pm. (805) 965-0093 for further information. Dec 19 & 20 STATE STREET BALLET Santa Barbara’s only professional ballet company performs The Nutcracker, the quintessential Christmas tale of adventure & fantasy. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. Performances at 2pm & 7:30pm Sat. & 64
2pm Sun. For tickets call (805) 899-2222. Dec 31 SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE POPS CONCERT Bring in the New Year with a pop! Tickets sell out early so reserve yours now at (805) 898-9396. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.
JANUARY Jan 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-8pm
Calendar of Events engaging stories, Don Quixote. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. For tickets call (805) 899-2222. 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 & named varieties at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Visit sbochidshow.com for further information. One Step Beyond, Peter Halley Santa Barbara Museum of Art
ONGOING ACTIVITIES FUTURE EVENTS Feb 3-13 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Santa Barbara rolls out the red carpet for film lovers & food fans with over 200 films, tributes & symposiums ranging from American indie films to world cinema & everything in-between. For more info & full schedule visit sbiff.org Feb 20 STATE STREET BALLET Santa Barbara’s only professional ballet company performs one of ballet’s most
WHALE WATCHING Whale watching aboard the Condor Express. Witness gray whales & humpbacks Dec-Apr; humpbacks & blue whales May-Nov. Call 882-0088 or toll free (888) 77-WHALE. ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Over 200 local artisans display their art, crafts & gifts for purchase. The only continuous, non-juried arts festival in the world! Admission is free. Every Sunday from Chase Palm Park along the beach on Cabrillo Blvd. to State Street. 65
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Santa Barbara Area Code (805) AIRLINE COMPANIES Alaska Airlines ..........................(800) 426-0333 America West ...........................(800) 235-9292 American Airlines .....................(800) 433-7300 American Eagle ........................(800) 433-7300 Continental Airlines .................(800) 523-3273 Delta Airlines ...........................(800) 221-1212 Delta Skywest Airlines ..............(800) 453-9417 Japan Airlines ...........................(800) 525-3663 KLM Airlines ...........................(800) 374-7747 Northwest Airlines ...................(800) 225-2525 Swissair Airlines........................(800) 221-4750 United Airlines .........................(800) 241-6522 US Air Express Airlines ............(800) 428-4322
AREA AIRPORT SERVICES Pacific Aviation ..................................967-0429 Santa Barbara Airbus ..........................964-7759 Super Ride Airport Shuttle .................683-9636 Hangar space/light aircraft maintenance Tie down space for general aviation Aircraft: Mercury Aviation ...............................964-6733 Signature Flight Support ....................967-5608 Stratman Aero Services .......................967-8096
BUS/RAIL SERVICE Amtrak .....................................(800) 872-7245 Amtrak/Local Station .........................963-1015 Greyhound Bus Terminal ...................965-7551 MTD Santa Barbara...........................683-3702
CAR RENTAL Alamo Rent A Car ...................(800) 327-9633 Avis Rent A Car .................................964-4848 Budget Rent A Car...................(800) 221-1203
Enterprise Rent A Car ........................966-3097 Hertz Car Rental ......................(800) 654-3131 National Car Rental ...........................967-1202 Thrifty Car Rental .............................681-1222 U-Save Auto Rental............................963-3499
FOREIGN CURRENCY Paul Brombal Coins & Jewelry 3601A State Street..............................687-3641
PERFORMING ARTS Arlington Theatre...............................963-4408 Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre ..............965-9652 Granada Theatre ................................966-2324 Lobero Theatre...................................963-0761 Center Stage .......................................963-0408 Opera Santa Barbara ..........................963-0761 Santa Barbara Symphony ...................963-4408 Metropolitan Theatres Movie Hotline 963-9503
VISITOR INFORMATION Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau ..............................966-9222 Tourist Information 1 Garden Street .................................965-3021
HOTEL RESERVATIONS 24 hr. free reservation service Hot Spots Reservation Service ..(800) 793-7666
HOSPITALS Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital 351 S. Patterson .................................967-3411 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Pueblo at Bath Street .........................682-7111
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