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or over 23 years, Natasha has been a favorite of locals and visitors who are looking for fashion that is both comfortable and unique, with a distinct Santa Barbara flair. “Our clothes must not only look good, they must feel good and be easy to care for,” says Natasha Airisto, owner, who has over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. Both Natasha and her staff are known for their personal service, attention to detail and the needs of customers and will outfit you from head to toe including accessories – scarves, shoes, bags and jewelry. Natasha carries a wonderful and varied selection of sweaters all year around and their great fitting jeans have many local customers coming back again and again. From casual to elegant, this boutique also carries dresses, skirts, tops, t-shirts, coats, jackets, pants, hats and so much more. Whatever your age, whatever your style, you’re sure to find something special at Natasha. Just about everything you find in the store is pre-washed, with no dry cleaning needed even for the silks and rayons by Citron. Natasha offers many local lines made right here in California including cool linens and comfortable cottons from Cut Loose. Other customer favorite are the HOBO and Baggalini handbags and a good selection of comfortable and stylish shoes and boots. Daily shipments of exciting merchandise guarantee there is always something new to check out. Visit Natasha and you will discover a store with a fun atmosphere and exceptional selection, a boutique where comfort is always in fashion. Located downtown at 1231A State Street near the corner of Victoria Street, Natasha is open daily and will even ship your purchases back home for you! (805) 965-4542. 14

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ui Si Bella founder, Chrys Huyhn, had a life-long dream - to create a beautiful wellness establishment that combines modern advancements in beauty treatments with ancient holistic healing rituals. Her dream has come to fruition with Qui Si Bella Luxury Eco-Wellness Spa located on upper State Street in Santa Barbara. Translated, Qui Si Bella implies “beauty from within,” and from the moment you enter this luxurious Spa, you’ll know you’re about to indulge in a truly memorable experience.  Qui Si Bella Luxury Eco-Wellness Spa is an Eastmeets-West beauty haven like no other.  A perfect place to escape your everyday stresses, Qui Si Bella offers everything from Herbal Wraps, to Hot Stone Massage and Jade Eye Rejuvenation Treatments - all set amongst gorgeous Tuscan style architecture and antique Asian décor. Refresh yourself with their signature Amazon Spa Water. Re-energize in the Eucalyptus Steam Room or Dry Sauna. Enjoy one of 7 international facials ranging from the Mediterranean Facial, Rainforest Herbs Anti-Aging Facial, Balancing Yin and Yang or the Bella Express Facial. 18

The massage menu is extensive, including an intimate massage for two in the privacy of their beautiful couples suite, complete with chromotherapy, hydro-tub and solarium. Spa Packages, manicures, pedicures and gift certificates are available for both men and women. Qui Si Bella is the perfect place to spend a luxurious afternoon for your bridal shower, birthday or anniversary party. Treat yourself or book your next special event at Qui Si Bella. Seeing is believing! Stop by Qui Si Bella Luxury Wellness Spa located in Loreto Plaza, 3311 State Street at the corner of Las Positas and State Street. Call (805) 682-0003 or visit them online at quisibella.com

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

WENDY FOSTER - State Street

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

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eatured on Discovery Channel as the world’s best whale watching area, the Santa Barbara Channel abounds with migrating gray whales in the winter and early spring, and the giant blue and humpback whales in the summer and fall months. The unique East-West configuration of the channel and the converging ocean currents in the area provide ideal conditions during the summer months for the blooming of large quantities of krill and anchovies, the favored food for blue and humpback whales... and Santa Barbara lies right on the path of the migrating California gray whales, making Santa Barbara one of the favored viewing spots on the West Coast.

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sighted during summer and fall months. From May through October, blues and/or humpbacks are sighted in the waters surrounding Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands... and during the busiest times they are joined by fin and minke whales, so that it often is possible to see all four species of whales feeding in the same area at the same time. Such a biodiversity in regards the great whales is seldom seen outside of the nutrient rich waters of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The blue whale is the largest animal ever to be on the face of the earth. Measuring up to 100 feet in length and weighing 100 tons or more, blue whales are larger by far than the largest of the dinosaurs and immensely larger than anything on earth today. The largest land animal is the elephant, weighing about 6 tons. The tongue of the blue whale is larger than an elephant...in fact; a blue whale is about as massive as a whole herd of elephants. Trips to view the whales of Santa Barbara are run aboard the CONDOR Express located in the Santa Barbara Harbor’s Sea Landing dock. One of the most comfortable charter boats in California; the Condor Express features all around seating on deck, a spacious sundeck and a full galley, serving hot and cold meals, soft drinks and a full bar. All whale watching trips are expertly narrated by naturalists providing you with information about the whales, dolphins and sea birds seen on the trip, as well as the natural history of this fascinating area. For whale watching trip information and reservations, visit www.condorexpress.com or call: CONDOR Express at (805) 882-0088 or toll free 1-888-77-WHALE.

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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 locals Thomas Van Stein and Caren Sattlefield. Also exhibiting this spring are contemporary bronze sculptor, Robert Ervin, the wearable art of Alex & Lee and Russian abstract expressionist Sergey Fedotov. 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 Apr 20th include Alice Aycock: Some Stories Are Worth Repeating, a major retrospective of more than 100 works, exploring the renowned sculptor’s creative process. Also, thru Apr 20th, Michelle Stuart: Drawn From Nature, focusing on the artist’s combined sitespecific earthworks with the medium of drawing. Feb 22nd thru May 25th, Heavenly Bodies, these photographs ranging from the 19th century thru the

present focus on the unshakable connections or science & photography. 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 an exhibition the founding of the Santa Barbara Fine Art Center, a.k.a. the Santa Barbara School of Fine Art, through March 30, 2014, a selection of imaginative modernist paintings from the Estate of Anya Fisher through April 27, 2014, an exhibition of floral oil paintings by Leon Dabo (1864-1960) through April 27, 2014; and, a seasonal selection of exceptional works by the gallery’s regularly represented artists .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

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From top: Alice Aycock, From the Series Entitled, “Sum Over Histories”: Timescape #3B Over a Bombed Field (detail), 2011. Inkjet print and hand-painted watercolor on paper. Collection of the artist, courtesy Salomon Contemporary, New York. Michelle Stuart, Stone Alignments/Solstice Cairns (detail), 1979. Permanent land work Rowena Plateau, Oregon, 3200 boulders, varying sizes, overall: 1000 x 800 ft.; cairns: approx. 5 ft. high. 2013 © Michelle Stuart, Courtesy Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, New York. John Chervinsky, All Watched Over (detail), 2006. Archival Pigment Print. Loan Courtesy of Wall Space Gallery.

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or those who remember him, Ray Strong was a figure of semi-mythic proportions. As lean as a split rail fence and a towering figure at six-foot-four, Ray Strong’s voice took on the booming quality of a prophet when hearing difficulties forced him to speak loud enough to hear himself later in life . As a young man, he had helped paint murals for the storied Bohemian Club in San Francisco and for the Golden Gate International Exhibition of 1939. He had helped found the Art Students League of San Francisco with the legendary Maynard Dixon, and his painting of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge had been chosen by Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the White House. In the 1950s, he had even worked for a time with Frank Lloyd Wright on a living museum for the College of Marin. He arrived in our fair city in 1960 to paint dioramas for the Bird Hall at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and to complete a series of large landscape paintings for a local bank. He stayed for another forty-five years, during which time he helped found the Santa Barbara Art Institute, the Santa Barbara Art Association, and the OAK Group – a club of painters devoted to outdoor landscape painting. In 2006, when Ray passed away at the age of 101, he was as beloved a figure in Santa Barbara as anyone can likely remember. Ray’s reputation and legacy in our com26

munity are secure, but his standing in the wider circles of American Art could use a bit of burnishing. Towards that end, Frank Goss and Jeremy Tessmer of Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara’s preeminent gallery downtown, initiated The Ray Strong Project in July of 2013. The project aims to publish an authoritative and gorgeous monographic book on the artist’s full life and career. It also aims to produce an online catalogue raisonné (a listing of the complete works of an artist). Having enlisted scholars and a number of local art history students at UCSB, The Ray Strong Project has generated fifteen threeinch binders worth of new research about Ray’s career. Local gallerists Ellen Easton of Ellen Easton Gallery and Marlene Miller of Arlington Gallery have pitched in. So have Oak Group leaders Arturo Tello, Chris Chapman, and John Iwerks. Through the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, The Ray Strong Project has already raised a substantial amount of money to fund the publication, but more is needed. The book is expected to be published in 2015 with at least one hundred images covering his early days of plein air painting in Oregon, his time as a student at the Art Students League of New York, his WPA years and later mural work, and his work here on the Central Coast. Those wishing to learn more can visit http:// www.theraystrongproject.com. Donations to the project can be made in the name of The Ray Strong Project to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

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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

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Enjoy State Street Dining at The Andersen’s Restaurant & Bakery

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 30

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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. $$/FB Breakwater Restaurant 107 Harbor way, 965-1557 www.sbbreakwater.com Join us at the Breakwater! Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor . A favorite of locals and tourists. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7 AM. Award winning Clam Chowder, nightly specials, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads and a kid’s menu for your little mariners. $$/BW (Continued on page 34)

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T he N atural C afe

Award-Winning Food That’s Good for You (Est. 1993)

he Natural Café is a great place to people watch right in the heart of Old Town Santa Barbara on State Street. The Natural Café is the most popular natural food restaurant and juice bar in Santa Barbara and has received numerous awards including being voted “Best Outdoor Patio Dining,” “Best Health Food,” “Best Lunch” and “Best Fish Taco and Veggie Burger” in Santa Barbara. This bustling cafe offers a huge selection of healthy foods at reasonable prices to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy lunch or dinner seven days a week on the Spanish-tiled patio right along State Street or in the high ceiling interior with hardwood floors and local art. The extensive menu offers vegetarian entrees as well as chicken, fish, pastas, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads – all prepared with fresh locally grown ingredients. Choose from a dozen great salads like the Grilled Chicken Caesar mixed with tomato, avocado, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing and topped with grilled chicken tenders in a light marinade. Try our natural pizza made with whole wheat crust and grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, jack cheese and homemade pesto sauce or perhaps our famous charbroiled turkey burger topped with grilled onion, lettuce and sprouts on a whole wheat bun.The Natural Café also offers delectable entrees like the popular Buddha Burrito stuffed with sautéed veggies, pinto beans and 32

rice, wrapped in a whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole; the award-winning Cabo Fish Tacos with sautéed halibut in chunky salsa on corn tortillas with cheese

topped with shredded carrot, cabbage and lime, served with beans and rice if you like; and, the Mount Fuji Stir Fry with marinated chicken stir fried with fresh seasoned vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce served over steamed brown rice. The Natural Café also offers a kids menu, a juice bar with smoothies, shakes and fresh juices, a dessert case with generous sized fresh baked goodies, and a generous selection of local wines and microbrews. Here’s to your health! Visit them on their website for more information and nine locations serving the Tri-Counties: www.thenaturalcafe.com 508 State Street, Santa Barbara 5892 Hollister Avenue, Goleta 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara

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Enjoy Beach Front Dining at The Boathouse Restaurant at Hendry’s Beach

CASA BLANCA & ARCH ROCK RESTAURANT FISH 608 Anacapa St., 845-2800 CANTINA to experience Santa Barbara’s 330You’re Stateinvited St., 845-8966 newest “neighborhood joint” where www.casablancasb.com Celebrity Chef Scott Leibfried and his HJL TheRestaurant beautifulAdvisors exteriorpartners of Casa Blanca have createdis a local, always space that justuniquely the beginning forwelcoming diners entering serves the besthottest and freshest food and drink Santa Barbara’s new Mexican resavailable from local vendors. Open for lunch taurant rivaled only by the wondrous & dinner daily. $$(10-30)/FB interior created by local renowned architectTHE Jeff BOATHOUSE Shelton. Delicious & innovative 2982 ½ Cliff Drive, 898-2628 cuisine by Chef Onofre Zuniga is created (At Hendry’s Beach, boathousesb.com) in Arguably their spacious the mostdisplay beautifulkitchen. restaurant Patio setting dining, a private facilitysits– on Casa in Santa Barbara,banquet the Boathouse the sand at Beach, the bluffs. Large Blanca is Hendry’s a joy for all amidst the senses. Open beachside patio with giant fire pit, inside/outdaily from 11am with Brunch served Sat. side bar with fabulous cocktails (try the Blood & Sun. fromfresh 9:30am. Orange) oysters,$$$/FB plus display kitchen with mesquite grills. Open daily from 7:30am

CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL 113 Harbor Way, 564-1200 $ U n d e r $10 p e r p e r s o n Dine $$ by the boats $10 t oon $16the p e raward p e r s o nwin$$$ $17 t o $24Grill per person ning Chuck’s Waterfront deck. Our $$$$ $25 o r m o re p e r p e r s o n dinnerFBmenu offers with seaF U l l BCioppino ar B eour e r &Fisherman’s W i n e o n l y Market food B&W fresh from e entertainment around the corner, Prime Grade Top Sirloin Steaks, fresh local fish in season,36wild caught King Prawns, Maine 34

Lobster Tail, aSeared and and featuring breakfastSea that Scallops, is a sure fire winner any day Pastas. of the week. fresh Seafood Full$$/FB bar featuring Chuck’s original Mai-Tai’s; beer and wine CHUCK’S WATERFRONT GRILL list with many favorites, including 113 Harbor Way,local 564-1200 Continuing tradition great & our own localtheSyrah madeofby thefood Brander service of Sunset Chuck’s dinner of Hawaii on Upper Vineyard. specials from State, Chuck’s Waterfront Grill has come 5-6:30. Lunch 11:30-3pm; Dinner from to Santa Barbara’s Harbor. Prime Grade 5pm. Reservations $$$/FB Top Sirloin Steaks, suggested. “Chuck’s Style” fresh Alaska halibut, teriyaki grilled prawns,

ENDLESS BAR CAFÉ grilled sea SUMMER scallops, King Crab legs & Australian served564-4666 nightly 113 Harborlobster Way, tail 2ndareFloor, from 5pm, with Sunset Dinner Specials Upstairs from Chuck’s Waterfront Grill, from 5pm-6:30pm. Reservations suggested. this surf-inspired bar-café offers great har$$$/FB bor views and was named one of the “top CHUCK’S HAWAII ten seafood OF spots by the sea” by Sunset 3888 State St., 687-4417 Magazine. The Endless Summer menu Celebrating 44 years of excellence, featurfeatures seafood fresh off wines the docks ing award-winning steaks, & sea-like food. Voted in Santa Barbara; sesame crustedBest ahiSteaks tuna on a warm spinach Winner, of Excellence from the shrimp, Wine salad, fishAward & chips and popcorn Spectator since 1989. A variety of fresh fish along with crisp salads, burgers, and a & seafood available daily. Santa Barbara’s Happy & drinkwith specials first & Hour freshestwith saladfood bar included all dinner like the entrees. Endless$$$/FB 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. (Continued on page 40) OPEN 11:30 am $$t/FB/E (Continued on page 38)

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T he B reakwater R estaurant

A Locals Favorite at The Santa Barbara Harbor

hether you start with a leisurely stroll along Santa Barbara’s beautiful breakwater or enjoy it after, you’ll want to make sure your visit includes a stop at the Breakwater Restaurant. Sitting on the large comfortable patio you’ll overlook gently rocking boats, hear the distant sound of sea lions calling to one another and witness multitudes of graceful sea birds. All of this while enjoying a satisfying meal that will make you want to return time and again. man Experience nature’s glory from golden sunrise to the majestic colors of sunset. Early bird specials are available at dinner as well as a special menu for your little mariners. Start your day with an ever popular breakfast. Three egg omelets will give you a filling start. Sunrise, California, Meat, Fresh Spinach and Italian are but a few of the omelet selections available. Other breakfast favorites such as Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Waffles, Pancakes and French Toast are on the menu. Lunch time brings Breakwater’s award winning Clam Chowder, famous Fish and Chips, hearty sandwiches and generous entrée salads. Looking over the lunch menu you’ll find old time favorites like the Club, Tuna Melt and the BLT. Their Rueben 36

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.

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

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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fter dreaming of long-ago hot summer days & warm nights spent at the beach surfing, hanging out with friends & refueling on juicy burgers, fries & cold shakes – a couple of local surfers opened the first Kahuna Grill in Goleta at the Camino Real Marketplace in 2002. Realizing an instant hit with locals & visitors, the second Kahuna Grill opened at the Paseo Nuevo Mall in downtown Santa Barbara in 2008. Kahuna Grill is 100% surfer with floors of sand, boards hanging from the ceilings, famous photos & surfing memorabilia covering the walls and a very casual ambiance. Watch surf videos & listen to Hawaiian music as you dine inside or on the outdoor patio. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, kabobs, Hawaiian plate lunches, shakes, soda & ice cold beers are all priced affordably & served up with a fast & friendly staff. Kahuna’s Bacon Cheeseburger is a handmade, 100% fresh, lean beef patty, charbroiled to perfection with thick sliced bacon & cheddar cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun, with the works. Their Island Burger is served up with fresh pineapple, teriyaki & jack cheese with all the trimmings.

There are seven custom burgers on the menu as well as a great selection of sandwiches like Teriyaki Chicken, Tri-Tip, fresh grilled Fish Fillet, Garden Burger or a Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with teriyaki glaze, grilled onions, jack cheese, tomato, lettuce & onion on a toasted wheat bun. If you’re looking for something a little lighter, Kahuna Grill also boasts a variety of great salads including the traditional Cobb, Island Cashew Chicken & Hula Caesar. Salad dressings are made fresh daily & you can spice up your salad with grilled chicken or teriyaki shrimp. Kahuna Grill also features traditional island fare such as teriyaki chicken, steak or fish served with sticky rice & a fresh garden salad. Or try the Da Kine Kabobs – chicken, steak, fish or shrimp teriyaki skewers with fresh veggies & pineapple. Don’t forget Kahuna Grill has a great Kids Menu, the best chili cheese fries in town & the thickest of ice cream shakes! Kowwabunga dude! Come & enjoy! Kahuna Grill serves lunch & dinner daily & is located in Santa Barbara at the Paseo Nuevo Mall, next to the movie theatre (805) 965-6770 and in Goleta at 7010 Marketplace Drive in the Camino Real Marketplace (805) 685-3711.

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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.

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ARROYO BURRO BEACH Referred to as “Hendry’s Beach,” this beach off Cliff Drive, near Los Positas, is known for its sunsets and “The Boathouse” restaurant. Butterfly Beach In front of the Four Seasons Biltmore on Channel Drive, this quiet beach is convenient for those staying in Montecito.

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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. 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 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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The Land Shark

Showing you Santa Barbara by Land and Sea!

erhaps you’ve seen the big colorful boat on wheels cruising the streets of Santa Barbara with passengers smiling on it. And perhaps you’ve wondered, “What is that thing? And where is it going?” Well, it’s eventually going to splash into the sea! That’s right, the 39’ “Land Shark” is one-half bus and one-half boat, and is the only way to see Santa Barbara by both land  and sea. Up to 49 passengers are treated to a 90-minute tour of Santa Barbara’s historical landmarks and rich maritime history, which

is personally narrated in a most humorous and entertaining style. Adults are enthralled with the city’s unique history and architecture, while children can’t wait to splash into the ocean. Suddenly, after 60 minutes of land cruising, the Land Shark reaches the boat-launching ramp and, with an amusing airline-style safety and life jacket demonstration by the tour guide, splashes into the big blue sea. 56

For the next 30 minutes, passengers are now cruising the beautiful harbor and Santa Barbara waterfront, with exquisite views of the city and mountainous backdrop as seen only from a boat. The witty tour guide tells of maritime legends and the colorful history of Stearns Wharf (California’s oldest working wharf ), the Breakwater and the coastal oil platforms. And perhaps even more fun is the citing of numerous marine mammals, such as seals, sea lions, dolphins and local sea birds, who seem unafraid of this “Land Shark.” The comical tour guide now displays his knowledge as a marine naturalist. As the boat climbs back to dry land and returns to its original departure area near State Street and Stearns Wharf, it is not uncommon to hear children ask their parents “Can we do that again?” This fun-filled amphibious adventure is truly one of Santa Barbara’s “Must-Dos.” Land & Sea Tours offers these adventures daily at 12pm & 2pm (and 4pm in summer). Tickets are only $25 for adults, and $15 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are not required. A jacket or sweatshirt is suggested, and don’t forget your camera! Private tours and sunset cocktail cruises are also available. For more information, call (805) 683-7600, or visit their website at www.out2seeSB.com

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“East Beach”

Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals Your Home away from Home.

Classic Santa Barbara Spanish architecture offering 1700 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 charming baths, living, dining and a well-appointed kitchen. Original French casement windows create a light and airy feel throughout these rare and unique beach cottages. Enjoy your refreshment in the large tropical landscaped back yard complete with a brick patio/BBQ area. To the Beach just steps away… Amenities include: Heated pool with two second floor ocean view sundecks, ocean view garden terrace and our informed staff to make your stay more enjoyable. Enjoy spectacular Pacific Ocean and Channel Island views in our lounge where we serve our expanded continental breakfast. Oh, do not worry about making the bed as daily housekeeping service is included! Available weekly or monthly, Sat. in Sat. out, exceptions may apply. A “home” feel with all the amenities at less than staying in a “East Beach” hotel room.

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“At Rancho San Marcos Golf Course, golf isn’t just a game. It’s an experience.” - Golf Today An instant classic since its inception in 1998, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course located on 300 spectacular acres is both a treasure to behold and a strategic challenge that exudes the understated elegance and exclusivity that only private clubs extol. Rancho San Marcos offers magnificent vistas surrounded only by nature’s beauty adorned by centuries-old oak trees and stunning views of the Santa Ynez River Valley, distant furrowed peaks, and eagles soaring above Lake Cachuma – without a trace of urban development in sight. This world class course, tucked deep into the valley floor of the Santa Ynez Mountains has kept the 60 6 0

essence of the old ranch which was located here since the Spanish land grant of 1804. The simple and pastoral setting combined with the classic game of golf, makes Rancho San Marcos the ideal location to forget the troubles of the world and reminisce on a quieter, simpler time. At 6,939 yards and a par 71, Rancho San Marcos provides golfers of all skill levels such an enjoyable and rewarding golf experience that Golf Magazine named this Ty Warner property one of the “Top 10 Golf Courses You Can Play”, and, Golf Digest awarded it 4 ½ stars among the top 201 golf courses in the United States. Rancho San Marcos and its stunning scenery have also been featured in national advertising campaigns for both print and television. Archeological evidence discovered at Rancho San Marcos indicates that Prehistoric hunters and gathers occupied this region for more then 9,000 years. Descendants of the Chumash Indian tribe, one of North America’s most complex hunting and gathering societies, were active participants in Rancho San Marcos archaeological investigations. For more information about this spectacular golf experience, call (805) 683.6334 or visit www.rsm1804.com.

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Calendar of Events FEBRUARY Feb 1-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. Feb 1-Apr 20 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents the work of artist Michelle Stuart, Drawn From Nature, who combines sitespecific earthworks with the medium of drawing. 1130 State St., 963-4364. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Visit sbma.net for further information. Feb 22-May 25 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Presents Heavenly Bodies, a permanent collection focusing on the unshakable connection of science & photography. 1130 State St., 963-4364. Open TueSun 11am-5pm. Visit sbma.net for further information. 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.

MARCH Mar 6 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents Burt Bacharach, performing many of his hits. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Mar 7 & 9 OPERA SANTA BARBARA Presents one of the finest operatic comedies, Verdi’s Falstaff. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., performances Fri at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. For further information & tickets visit www.operasb.com Mar 13 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents comedy legend, Don Rickles. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Mar 13-16 22nd ANNUAL TASTE OF SOLVANG Take a culinary journey through Solvang where the wine meets the food. This top destination event for wine & food lovers alike, features something for everyone from Rustic Italian, to New American, Japanese, Award-Winning Breweries, World Class Wineries, and Farm-to-Table Chefs. A menu of events that is sure to please! – Visit solvangusa. com for further information. 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

Calendar of Events species & named varieties at the 69th Annual S.B. International Orchid Show at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Visit sborchidshow.com for further information. Mar 20 CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Your ticket to headline entertainment, presents country & pop music superstar, Kenny Rogers. Visit chumashcasino.com for tickets & information. Mar 27-Apr 14 ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses. Ancient stories & characters are brought to stunning life in a unique theatrical experience. Victoria Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. Visit ensembletheatre.com for further information.

APRIL Apr 10-13 SANTA BARBARA VINTNER’S SPRING WEEKEND Here’s your opportunity to meet the vintners, taste their wines & enjoy great food & music on the front lawn of the historic Mission Santa Ines in Solvang. Tickets sell quickly. Visit their website sbcountywines.com Apr 26-27 EARTH DAY Santa Barbara spearheaded the very first Earth Day in 1970 & this event continues to grow each year. Alameda Park. For further information visit www.sbearthday.org

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FUTURE EVENTS May 15-Jun 1 ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents John Logan’s Red, a thrilling look into the artistic temperment & relationship between the artist & his creation. Victoria Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. Visit ensembletheatre.com for further information. May 17 MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL A dream come true for many! Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Noon-4pm, Solvang. Over 40+ wineries & breweries, 30+ restaurants serving mac & cheese samples, entertainment for all. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for tickets & further information 63

Events May 24-26 I MADONNARI Wonderfully talented artists, young & old, display their art in chalk on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission. Food, music & entertainment. For further information visit www.imadonnari-festival.com Jun 20-22 SUMMER SOLSTICE Welcome summer the Santa Barbara way & join the crowds along State Street for a wacky, fun, irreverent celebration of solstice. Parade starts at noon & culminates at Alameda Park with all parade participants; drum circles, beer & wine garden, food, arts & crafts. This is a must see! Don’t forget your camera! For further information visit solsticeparade.com

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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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

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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

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

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