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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 6

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

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.

This is the home of five 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, Fred Couples, Tommy Curren, Chuck Liddell and Andy Granatelli; business titans Gene Montesano, Charlie Munger, Paul Orfalea, Fred Siegal, Harold Simmons, 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.

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Volume 75 • Winter 2012 - 2013 FEATURES FEATURES 13 WENDY FOSTER BOUTIQUES

NATASHA 1414 SI BELLA LUXURY ECO-WELLNESS SPA On the Forward Edge IN of International Fashion 12 QUI HOLIDAY SHOPPING SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara’s Favorite Women’s Boutique Beauty from Within

16TheSANTA BARBARA WINERY Best Places to Find the Perfect Gift!

AN World ORCHIDELIC CELEBRATION! WinesDISCOVERY! QUEEN OFClass THEVarietal MISSIONS 67th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show NATASHA Goss Edward H. Potthast Masterpiece 24Sullivan ON THEExhibits WATERFRONT QUI SIBarbara’s BELLA LUXURY ECO-WELLNESS SPA Santa Favorite Women’s Boutique Complete Guide to Santa Barbara’s Waterfront 26 “SUNNY FIELD” Beauty from Within –BARBARA A Little Taste of Denmark in Our OwnSTUDIO 60 30Solvang SANDPIPER GOLF COURSE WORLD CLASS WHALE WATCHING 25 SANTA ART GLASSBLOWING The Whales of Summer Are In! Backyard!

Golf Experiences & Ocean Views!

AExtraordinary Santa Barbara Original 6028 33 WELCOME RANCHO SAN MARCOS NEW CLASS ATTO THE ZOO WATCHING WORLD WHALE RESTAURANT CLOSE-UPS Giraffes Among Santa Zoo’s New Additions Right here, right now, in theBarbara Santa Barbara Channel!

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34 THE ANDERSEN’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY 56 THE LAND SHARK RESTAURANT CLOSEUPS Showing you Santa Barbara by land and sea!

40 OPAL RESTAURANT OPAL RESTAURANT 60 36WELCOME TO RANCHO SAN MARCOS Where theHARBOR Golf Gods Play!

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Holiday Shopping Santa Barbara Style!

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Santa Barbara’s Annual Downtown Holiday Parade!

Santa Barbara ushers in the holiday season with a dazzling display of floats, marching bands & performance groups local celebrities and, of course, the arrival of Santa! Find out more details in the Calendar of Events!

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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 Qui Si Bella EcoWellness Spa and find quality skin care products, candles, exotic scents and gift certificates for that special person on your list. No matter what Spa Gift Certificates at Qui Si Bella time of day you’ve begun your shopping adventure, Le Café Stella, the popular French-American cafe overlooking Loreto Plaza on McCaw Avenue is a locals favorite place to eat, drink and relax for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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 22nd or 23rd performances of The Nutcracker with a full orchestra or the February 9th or 10th performances of Firebird set to the music of Stravinsky performed by the Santa Barbara Symphony.

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 The Yes Store unique to the Museum of Art’s permanent collection and (Continued on page 18)

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“Where Santa Barbara Gets Engaged!”

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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 11am-6pm daily, Noon-5pm Sunday & closed on Tuesdays.

ANGEL 1221 Coast Village Rd., Montecito 565-1599

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

BIKINI FACTORY 2275 Ortega Rd., Summerland, 969-2887

A mainstay of the Santa Barbara shopping experience, Bikini Factory is only 5 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, nestled in the cozy artistic community of

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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!

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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. Now you can put some zuzu into your life with a visit to the new Zuzu Candies store at 32 W. Anapamu Street between Chapala and State Streets where you can sample award-winning candies made with the finest natural and organic ingredients.

A block south of the Museum of Art on the east side of State Street, the charming La Arcada Court is the home of Oliver & Espig Jewelers renowned for the finest selection of gemstones from rare and exotic places, one-of-a-kind pieces and Oliver & Espig custom made designs at 1108 State Street. For over 35 years, The Andersen’s Danish Bakery and Restaurant has been providing the finest authentic Danish and European cuisine and bakery items available at 1106 State; and, they’ll ship their world-famous Kringle, Butter Rings and Danish Strips along with other wonderful items directly to your door!

The Yes Store, Santa Barbara’s annual artist cooperative, located at 629 State Street is celebrating their 45th season as California’s original artist’s cooperative by 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 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 over 20 years, offers discerning shoppers the opportunity to create entire coordinated outfits, often featuring lines designed locally or not available elsewhere, from an extensive inventory of clothing and accessories.

You’ll find more exquisite holiday gifts at the Santa Barbara Art Glassblowing Studio at 706 East Mason Street, where master glass artists will help you design your own handblown ornaments. If all this downtown shopping has whet your appetite for some world class cuisine, we recommend lunch or dinner at the Wine Bistro at 516 State Street to enjoy the farm to table menu and an extensive wine list 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 18

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LOVEBIRD BOUTIQUE & JEWELRY BAR

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

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

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ing 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!

OLIVER & ESPIG JEWELERS 1108 State St., 962-8111 www.oliverandespig.com Located at La Arcada Court in the heart of historical downtown Santa Barbara, Oliver & Espig Gallery exhibits a renowned collection of gemstones and specializes in custom-made jewelry. In addition, Oliver & Espig features an exciting selection of paintings, sculpture and wearable art.

A visually stunning shopping experience awaits.

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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 recommend you enjoy the 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 Winfrey, Kirk Douglas, Rob Lowe and numerous other famous entertainers, artists and writers are often spotted in the area’s upscale Santa Barbara Winery boutiques, galleries, fine restaurants and world class Gift Baskets 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 at 202 Anacapa Street; and, 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 and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge that is just across the street from Stella Mare’s Restaurant, a Rachael Ray favorite for French country cuisine.

Montecito is divided into the two areas shown on the map on page 17 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 Upper Village is also home to the Pierre LaFond Montecito Market at 516 San Ysidero Road where you’ll find a wide array of unique gift baskets, olive oil, vinegar and other culinary treats. Our holiday shopping adventure concludes in the Lower Village, where we suggest you visit the elegant Montecito Inn that was built in 1928 by the legendary Charlie Chaplin on the corner of San Ysidro Road and Coast Village Road before you explore the mix of high fashion and casual beach elegance with luxe collections of jewelry, knitwear, denim, swimwear, separates and handbags at Angel at 1221 Coast Village Road, the younger and more hip of the four Wendy Foster stores that showcases cutting-edge collections from designers like Joie, Nightcap and MK2K. Happy Holidays!

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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 & Tuscanstyle 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!

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 masterpiece at one of his glassblowing classes. The classes are unique, detailed, informative & always entertaining! Call for class times.

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WENDY FOSTER - Montecito

516 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito, 565-1506

www.wendyfoster.com

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

WENDY FOSTER - State Street

833 State Street, 966-2276 - wendyfoster.com For over 20 years, Wendy Foster’s boutiques have influenced the Santa Barbara fashion scene by launching young designers & featuring labels from around the world. Wendy Foster State Street is a premier shopping destination in downtown Santa Barbara & offers a mix of street savvy clothing & elegant ensembles. This boutique is a must stop for locals & visitors alike on the popular State Street strip.

ZUZU CANDIES 32 W. Anapamu Street, 770-7108 zuzucandies.com Santa Barbara’s newest & most exciting chocolatier has arrived! Owned & operated

by Valerie Lamke, Zuzu Candies offers shoppers the finest in confections based on old world recipes. The freshest Grade A ingredients combined with premium French & Belgian chocolates result in award-winning, delicious candy. “Zuzu” is defined as a slang term for candies or goodies, superfantastically wonderful in a fantabulistic way – you could say, “this Zuzu is so zuzu!” Open daily 11am-9pm.

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OLIVER & ESPIG JEWELERS 1108 State St., 962-8111 www.oliverandespig.com Oliver & Espig Gallery is delighted to exhibit paintings, sculpture and wearable art in addition to their fine collection of exquisite jewelry.

O & E Gallery is renowned for their spectacular collection of rare gemstones and award winning, custom-made jewelry. In addition, Oliver & Espig is proud to feature a variety of unique and collectable art by select artists such as Santa Barbara local, Thomas Van Stein. Also exhibiting are contemporary bronze sculptor, Robert Ervin and the wearable art of Alex & Lee. Oliver & Espig is located at La Arcada Court in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown 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 exhibitions thru Jan 26th include Delacroix & The Matter of Finish, a groundbreaking debut of a previously unknown painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). On exhibition thru Jan 12th, John Divola: As Far As I Could Get, featuring his first solo presentation of photographs spanning four decades. Thru Jan 5th, an eclectic range of works created in the 1980’s of paintings

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& drawings associated with several notable movements of the decade. Also, visit the children’s gallery, café & gift store. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm.

SULLIVAN GOSS - An American Gallery 7 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 including a summer exhibition of American painting centered on the images of that beloved group known as The Impressionists through September 1, 2013. Stretching from Bradford and Bierstadt to Marsh and Sample, The Summer Impressionists will dazzle in its variety and quality.

The gallery, through its research efforts, is also involved with scholarship and research for American artists. Additionally, dine before or after your viewing at the Arts & Letter Cafe located directly in the back of the main Gallery.

JOHN DIVOLA

AS FAR AS I COULD GET

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Top: John Divola, Dark Star/DSA (detail), 2008. Pigment on rag paper. Courtesy of the Artist.

Left: Eugène Delacroix, Winter: Juno and Aeolus (detail), oil sketch, 1856. Oil on canvas. SBMA, Museum Purchase.

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

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

Welcome Aboard the Condor Express Located in the Santa Barbara Harbor, the ultra smooth jet powered Condor Express continues to offer the best whale watching trips and ocean adventures in Southern California. The Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary are premier whale watching areas and offer a spectacular variety of whales, marine mammals and pelagic birds. Annual whale migrations bring hundreds of whales through the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary within just minutes of Santa Barbara Harbor. The highlight of your Santa Barbara stay is just a phone call away. For current schedule and reservations call Sea Landing @ 882-0088

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 ANDERSEN’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY 1106 State St., 962-5085 New age Scandinavian cuisine with international flair, excellent wines, melodic harp music during dinner, all accented with genuine Danish pastry and desserts. The Andersen’s love of food and people is evident as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dine indoors & delight in the beautiful oil paintings or outdoors on the sidewalk patio; enjoy a leisurely afternoon high tea with friends or, for larger groups, an upstairs party loft awaits you. The Andersen’s is a feast for the eye and tickle for the pallet. $$/BW THE BOATHOUSE 2982 ½ Cliff Drive, 898-2628 (At Hendry’s Beach, boathousesb.com) Arguably the most beautiful restaurant setting in Santa Barbara, the Boathouse sits on the sand at Hendry’s Beach, amidst the bluffs. Large beachside patio with giant fire pit, inside/outside bar 32

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with fabulous cocktails (try the Blood Orange) fresh oysters, plus display kitchen with mesquite grills. Open daily from 7:30am and featuring a breakfast that is a sure fire winner any day of the week. $$/FB BREAKWATER RESTAURANT 107 Harbor way, 965-1557 www.sbbreakwater.com Join us at the Breakwater! Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor .

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or over 35 years, Andersen’s Restaurant & Bakery in the historic La Arcada has been serving locals and visitors with the finest authentic Danish and European cuisine and bakery items for breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner at one of the most charming locations on the West Coast.

At The Andersen’s, you can people watch on the sidewalk patio while savoring European style cafe cuisine or dine indoors where the European castle motif is adorned with Royal Copenhagen plates, Danish tile work, gleaming copper pots, fresh flowers, shimmering chandeliers and gilt framed original oils painted by Mr. Andersen. The beautiful, newly renovated LiseLotte room is locals favorite that also provides ample room for parties!

The Andersen’s breakfast menu features Eggs Napoleon, Crab Cake, Turkey and Smoked Scottish Salmon Benedicts, Homemade Sausage, and, warm Danish’s, Strudels and Croissants.

The lunch menu features traditional Smoked Scottish Salmon, Fiskefilet with Rémoulade, Andersen’s own Chicken Liver Paté and Roast Beef Danish smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches on freshly baked bread, salads, burgers and, numerous other delectable options and changing lunch specials.

The Andersen’s ‘High Tea’ that features a festive tier of scone, apple strudel, small sandwiches, a Petite Four, a small cream pastry and strawberries in season accompanied by your choice of teas is served from noon to 9pm daily.

Dinner is served by candlelight at Andersen’s from an extensive menu that features a magnificent marbelized Rib Eye Steak, Smoked salmon with dill sauce, tender, slow roasted Scandinavian Duck, Vol au Vent, Jaeger Schnitzel and other European favorites like the hearty Hungarian Goulash and authentic Frikadeller and Hakkebof. An exquisite wine list includes selections from the Foxen, Wolff Winery, Ancient Peaks, Renard and many more wineries; and, the dessert selections are the perfect conclusion to an outstanding culinary adventure. The PRIX FIXED JAZZ evenings that feature live music from Nicole Lvoff, Randy Tico and Chris Judge create a unique dining experience.

The Marzipan Butter Ring is the specialty at Andersen’s world famous bakery that also offers a wide array of baked to perfection pastry; and, they’ll even ship their world famous Christmas Kringles, Cookies, Marzipan Candies, layer cakes and other mouthwatering bakery selections when you visit andersenssantabarbara.com.

In Denmark a bakery and restaurant combo is called “Konditori.” Here in America, Mrs. Andersen and Charlotte welcome you to the LAND OF ANDERSEN’S, where the passion for quality and love of the beautiful pastries and cakes are ever present and the new avant-garde take on northern European cuisine that focuses on the Danish but oh so much more will keep you coming back to this very special dining experience located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara at 1106 State Street. 962-5085.

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CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT & CANTINA 330 State St., 845-8966 www.casablancasb.com The beautiful exterior of Casa Blanca 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. Delicious & innovative cuisine by Chef Onofre Zuniga is created in their spacious display kitchen. Patio dining, a private banquet facility – Casa Blanca is a joy for all the senses. Open daily from 11am with Brunch served Sat. & Sun. from 9:30am. $$$/FB CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL 113 Harbor Way, 564-1200 Dine by the boats on the award winning Chuck’s Waterfront Grill deck. Our dinner menu offers Cioppino with seafood fresh from our Fisherman’s Market around the corner, Prime Grade Top Sirloin Steaks, fresh local fish in season, wild caught King Prawns, Maine 36

Lobster Tail, Seared Sea Scallops, and fresh Seafood Pastas. Full bar featuring Chuck’s original Mai-Tai’s; beer and wine list with many local favorites, including our own local Syrah made by the Brander Vineyard. 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 Upstairs from Chuck’s Waterfront Grill, this surf-inspired bar-café offers great harbor views and was named one of the “top ten seafood spots by the sea” by Sunset Magazine. The Endless Summer menu features seafood fresh off the docks like sesame crusted ahi tuna on a warm spinach salad, fish & chips and popcorn shrimp, along with crisp salads, burgers, and a Happy Hour with food & drink specials like the Endless Summer Blonde Ale. Live music nightly from 6-9 pm. Bruce Brown, director of The Endless Summer, may be dining nearby on Fresh Pacific Oysters.

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

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

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

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FARMER BOY RESTAURANT 3427 State St., 687-7011 All-American home style cooking since 1958 & home of Karleskint Catering, Farmer Boy features 75 omelets, cinnamon rolls made fresh daily, early bird & lunch specials. Seniors & Children’s Menu.

Located in the San Roque Plaza. $/B&W THE FISHOUSE 101 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 966-2112 sbfishhouse.com Huge tropical fish tank, display kitchen, fire pit, oceanfront location, patio dining, innovative cocktails & an extensive wine list. In its ten years of operation, the FisHouse has quickly become second to none in Santa Barbara’s rich tradition of great seafood. Locally owned & operated by the same family that brought you the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, the FisHouse offers specialties like Macadamia

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local favorite for 28 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.

330 STATE STREET • 805.845.8966 • CASABLANCASB.COM LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER 330 STATE STREET • 805.845.8966 • CASABLANCASB.COM LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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THE NATURAL CAFÉ 508 State St., Santa Barbara 962-9494 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 563-1163 5892 Hollister Avenue, Goleta 682-2363 968 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 449-0099 698 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo 546-9200 Consistently voted by locals as the “best lunch,” “best health food,” and “best fish taco,” the Natural Café offers natural pastas, sandwiches & burgers, as well as fresh local fish, homemade soups, salads and wholesome burritos. Voted “best outdoor patio dining,” the downtown State Street location is a fun place to people watch while you dine! $/B&W OPAL RESTAURANT & BAR 1325 State St., 966-9676 www.opalrestaurantandbar.com Local’s favorite, sophisticated, yet comfortable lively bistro atmosphere. Warm, genuinely hospitable Team Service.

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Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns with Coconut Curry Sauce. Open Mon.-Sat. from 11:30am & seven nights from 5pm. $$/FB Scan the code to get more information, see photos, get updates and check-out the Opal Restaurant & Bar menu online.

THE PARADISE CAFÉ 702 Anacapa St., 962-4416 www.paradisecafe.com The Paradise Café has been a local’s favorite for more than 25 years. The atmosphere is fun & casual and features an art deco bar, outdoor garden patio & dining rooms decorated with original local art. Steaks, seafood, chops & the signature Paradise Burger are all grilled over live Santa Maria oak. Open for lunch & dinner from 11am, Sunday Breakfast at 9am. $$/FB. (Continued on page 48)

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PIERRE LAFOND WINE BISTRO 516 State St., 962-1455 516 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito, 969-5720 Their Seasonal Menu captures the freshness of Santa Barbara Farmer’s Markets as well as their own organic garden. Grilled organic salmon, wild mushroom sacchetti pasta, steak salad with bistro sirloin, florette wine cake & more. Wine flights – full line of New Belgium beers on tap. Daily specials. Indoor or outdoor patio seating. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 9am-9:30pm. $$/BW 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, 48

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 STELLA MARE’S 50 Los Patos Way, 969-6705 Overlooking the Bird Refuge in Montecito since 1996, Stella Mare’s features a glass greenhouse, sofas by the fire and the freshest innovative Santa Barbara cuisine. Casual, French Provincial décor, excellent wine list, seasonal bistro menu, cheeses and chocolate. Lunch served Tue-Sat from 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Tue-Sat from 5pm. Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10a-2:30pm.

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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 Stearns Wharf 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. $25 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.

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Boating & Whale Watching CONDOR EXPRESS Climb aboard the Condor Express, a jet powered catamaran, for a spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion. Captain Mat 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 Hotel Mar Monte.

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

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

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

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

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“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 60

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The “Flying A” STudioS Lights! Camera! Action!

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t was the Golden Age of moviemaking and Santa Barbara was the center of the celluloid universe. From its humble beginnings in 1910 as the location for early Western thrillers, Santa Barbara quickly became the moviemaking capital of the world and the location for over 1,200 major motion pictures that were produced from 1910 to 1921.

In 1913, the American Film Company converted an ostrich farm on the corner of State and Islay Streets into a movie lot and began construction of the world’s largest movie studio on the property bordered by Mission, State, Padre and Chapala Streets which was commonly referred to as the “big glass studio” by the local population. For the next 8 years, up to 14 production companies simultaneously used the “Flying A” facilities to create many of the most popular films of the period and stars like Marion Davies, Lottie Pickford and Wallace Reid kept suites in the Edgerly Arms Apartment 62

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

DECEMBER

Nov 1-Jan 26 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents a groundbreaking exhibition of a previously unknown painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) whose subject is The Last Words of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Typically considered the leader of the French Romantic movement, this exhibition explores the artist’s relationship to its supposed antithesis, Neoclassicism.

1130 State St., 963-4364. Open TueSun 11am-5pm. Visit sbma.net for further information.

Dec 4 ANNUAL LA ARCADA CHRISTMAS WALK Join in the fun & celebration of the holiday season at La Arcada Court, 1114 State, 5-8pm. Strolling carolers, local music groups, holiday goodies, photos with Santa & much much more. Come enjoy the shops, restaurants & galleries.

Nov 21 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents the original shock-rock band, Alice Cooper. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

Dec 6 61st ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE More than 50,000 spectators line State Street 6:30pm to cheer on a colossal contingent of highstepping marching bands, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities & the most anticipated appearance of the evening – the arrival of Santa atop his festive sleigh.

Nov 27-Mar 16 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents Religious Images of the Christian East, portraits of Jesus Christ, His mother & His saints invoking the presence of God. Before the Reformation, such images were habitually used by believers all over Europe, in church & in private. 1130 State St., 963-4364.

Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Visit sbma.net for further information.

Dec 6 JULEFEST TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & PARADE Music, dancing & singing celebrate the start of the holiday season followed by a traditional Danish Julefest parade on Sat. culminating with a visit from Santa! Visit solvangusa.com for details.

Dec 7 OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Los Olivos welcomes the holiday season from 3pm-7pm 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.

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CaLENDaR John Divola: As Far As I Could Get from Dogs Chasing My Car in the Desert, thru Jan 12th. Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Dec 8 HARBOR PARADE OF LIGHTS Bring your warm coat & get a great viewing spot on or along Stearns Wharf & The Breakwater in the Harbor. Parade starts at 5:30pm with fireworks, West Beach, around 7pm.

Dec 13 UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS Presented in the Presidio chapel, Casa de la Guerra. Join in this rich cultural tradition & experience firsthand the way in which our city’s Spanish founders celebrated Christmas in the 18th Century. 6pm-9pm. 965-0093.

Dec 13 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents Moscow Ballet’s Cinderella. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information.

Dec 21 & 22 STATE STREET BALLET Santa Barbara’s only professional ballet company performs The Nutcracker, a quintessential Christmas tale of adventure & fantasy.

Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm, Dec. 22 at 2pm. For tickets call (805) 899-2222.

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Dec 31 S.B. SYMPHONY NEW YEAR’S EVE POPS CONCERT Ring in the New Year with a pop!

This annual concert sells out early so reserve your tickets (805) 898-9386

JANUARY Jan 30-Feb 9 S.B. INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Santa Barbara rolls out the red carpet for film lovers & food fans during the S.B. International Film Festival. For further information on this 11-day celebration visit sbiff. org Jan 26-Apr 20 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents the first comprehensive exploration of this vital aspect of the renowned sculptor’s creative process, Alice Aycock Drawings: Some Stories Are Worth Repeating. 1130 State St., 963-4364.

Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Visit sbma.net for further information.

CaLENDaR FUTURE EVENTS Feb 22 STATE STREET BALLET Santa Barbara’s only professional ballet company performs Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, 7:30pm at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street. For tickets call (805) 899-2222.

Mar 14-16 69th ANNUAL S.B. 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 69th Annual S.B. International Orchid Show at Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Visit sborchidshow.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 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.

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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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