Who needs a reason to take a spontaneous vacation? You do! Whether that’s a 50-mile or 500-mile journey, here’s the proof you need to spontaneously plan a trip to Santa Barbara. We’ll do the healthy thing in the morning when we get to the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market. Then maybe go for a little swim, […]
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We’re a family friendly motel! We just want to see you and your crew have a great time. We’ve got some family friendly ideas for your next visit to Santa Barbara. First, you need a game plan. Depending on the age of your children (and your own endurance), everyone might be “done” with a given […]
Our Santa Barbara fall transition is underway! We’ve got some ideas on how to get outside instead of just holing up on the couch until May. You won’t even need a bathing suit. Celebration of Harvest – Friday, September 29-Monday, October 2. We do not lack for wine parties in Santa Barbara, and especially not when […]
Summer’s end doesn’t mean the fun‘s over. This is Santa Barbara, after all. From the symphony to some exciting fall festivals, we’re ready for the good news of October! We’re really looking forward to the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival. There’s no shortage of great food and eating events on the West Coast. That’s […]
September is a very happening month for Santa Barbara! We’re closing out peak produce season, the weather is beautiful, and tourists are slowing their roll — our calendars are full of exciting, unusual events. You can pickle that! Eat fermented foods and not-fermented foods (and beverages!), learn about the process of fermentation, and enjoy live […]
There’s no shortage of incredible food and drinks in the Santa Barbara area. Whatever mood you’re in, whatever you like: it’s all here. The Blue Owl. 5 W Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara. These people know how to do a sandwich right. More specifically, they know how to turn traditional Asian dishes into something incredible — plus […]
We’re going out tonight. Here are three of our top date-night restaurant picks, and what you should be ordering. Time for tapas! Cadiz serves up Italian, seafood, and killer cocktails. They’ll even do you a solid with some vegan or gluten-free dishes, if you ask. For tapas, we would recommend the arancini, beet salad, and […]
Planning a trip can be so stressful. Let’s take it easy, okay? Let’s see some art, or at least think about it. Ponder it a little. You know you could also always just get dinner and drinks, if you don’t have it in you to hit up the galleries tonight. No Brooklynites in this bunch. Not […]
Everyone and their mother knows that California does wine incredibly well. But you can only go wine-tasting, order that pinot with dinner, and visit vineyards so many times. Nothing can replace the classic bar. Whether it’s a cocktail or a pint that you’re looking for, let’s get into some of the bars Santa Barbara has for you. […]
Let’s go out to eat tonight. We’ve missed talking about food on the blog! It’s really been a while. Summer’s simply such an active season, full of events and sports and tourism. Here are two restaurants that we locals love…but which we haven’t yet shown any love for here: Mesa Verde and the Big Eye […]