Santa Barbara

Pros: Weather, weather, weather - particularly in September
Cons: A little pricey, the wine tasting is not great

I went with my family to Santa Barbara in early September for a week's vacation. We rented a large house for 10 people (two families of 4 + 2 grandmothers) in the "Riviera" area of town, which overlooked the ocean. We had a fabulous time - here are ...

Pros: Perfect weather, no car needed, lots of charm and history
Cons: Expensive and lots of homeless (occasionally verbally abusive to tourists)

The wife and I love to visit SB one or twice a year. We often go there for a 4-5 day long weekend. Cars are not needed, and actually a burden, as parking is nearly impossible. Everything you need or want is within walking distance or by the 25 cent ...

Pros: Many parks, beautiful location, local wine region
Cons: None

This review reflects a recent 6 day trip I took to Santa Barbara with my husband and toddler. Many of these stops are things we would have done in our carefree childless days. We like to walk as much as possible and eat local foods when we travel. ...

Pros: Live the life of the rich and famous.
Cons: Can be expensive. Lotsa LA people on the weekends.

OK - the epinion police set me straight, this is NOT a review, you check it out , go eat and have you own opinion. I grew up in SB (1969-1987) and spent the past summer (2005) there and these are my favorites. I have eaten at all. Norton's Pastrami ...

Pros: Beautiful, great weather, relaxing, friendly people, good food.
Cons: Lodging is expensive, not many cultural activities.

Having lived in both L.A. and S.F., I am what you might call a bit of a city girl. However, when my last job took me to Santa Barbara, I had the chance to discover the joys of a more laid-back lifestyle. Santa Barbara is a ridiculously picturesque ...

Pros: wonderful climate, beautiful and peaceful community
Cons: a little pricey

I had the occasion to travel down to Santa Barbara for the first time this last Memorial Day weekend. What can I say? I have lived in California for most of my life but since I have been fortunate enough to live in both the San Diego and San Francisco ...

Pros: Beautiful scenery and ideal climate!
Cons: on the expensive side...

This review is being written for those who would like to travel to Santa Barbara from the eyes of a resident.


Who, by now, hasn’t heard of Santa Barbara? Santa Barbara is one of the most popular places in the USA for travel...

Pros: Zoo, Beaches, Brown Pelican Restaurant, East Beach
Cons: West Beach kind of rocky and dirty.

My wife and I traveled to Santa Barbara from San Jose with a 3 year old and a 9 month old in August. Plan was to spend two nights in Santa Barbara for a vacation.

Friday. Left San Jose at 8:00 PM. Drove to Santa Maria to stop by early. Arrived...

Pros: laid back atmosphere, small yet plenty to do, beautiful scenery, terrific weather
Cons: a bit pricey

Just returned from our first trip to Santa Barbara. After spending 3 days in LA, fighting traffic and becoming totally stressed out, I could not wait to kick back and relax for a few days. When we arrived by car (a short 1hr and 30 minutes from Malibu) I...

Pros: Beautiful country. Well traveled, but not hugely crowded.
Cons: Might be very hot during mid-summer.

I traveled to Solvang, CA in July of 2000. Mainly I went to attend a Monty Roberts Join-Up Clinic at Flag Is Up Farms. What I didn't know is that there is a little town
out there that is somewhat of a replica of Danish culture. There are all sorts...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing

Last summer, my family and I took a road trip up the coast of California. One of our “overnight” (we ended up spending a whole week) stops was the little town of Santa Barbara. I found Paradise. Gorgeous white sandy beaches and huge, green luscious...

Pros: Beautiful area and plenty to see and do.
Cons: Plenty of tourist to get it your way.

I love Santa Barbara and love to visit there every chance I get. There is something for everyone there. Plenty of shopping and dinning out. Great food and resturants for any taste. Plus if you like the outdoors there's even more to do. The beach is great...

Pros: Weather, if you like alot of sunshine and nice temps...not everyone does.
Cons: The somewhat pretentious 'old money' attitudes.

Okay, so Pennilain has been a native for awhile but will soon be brushing off her boots to continue her travels to a new destination to amuse you with her adventures...So, here are the tips for my most recent haunt..

DO:
Go traveling up...

Pros: Great food, nice hotel.
Cons: Face lists frighten me

Review Topic:  OverviewSanta Barbara may well be the nicest little college town you'll ever visit. And I'm surprised that I find myself saying that, because it's also a tourist town that caters to very wealthy Angelenos with as much torque built...

Pros: So much to do and see that you'll regret not having enough time; A setting whose pillars are the mountains and ocean: A port city with active residents and tourists
Cons: The price or real estates; actually one can only visit this place...too expensive...

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Men and women with "roving eyes" may want to ask for forgiveness after visiting these two hot spots in Santa Barbara. May God understand the frailty of your soul! Are we...