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: 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...
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: 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: Relaxing place to unwind and relax, hike, or ride Cons: You need to amuse yourself if you are not into riding
My husband and I, in search of a romantic place to spend our anniversary and renew the romantic side of our relationship--after twenty years and 2 teen age boys life does get hectic--decided to drive up the beautiful California coast from Orange County...
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: Food, Happy Hours, Beaches, weather, atmosphere, walkable Cons: Cost, ton o tourist, people from LA
Santa Barbara California is a favorite vacation spot for thousands of people every year. The sun, reliable climate and good food make it a well-known location, but what kind of vacation is Santa Barbara best suited to? Well, I feel that Santa Barbara is...
Pros: many great restaurants Cons: really not many
Having lived in lovely Santa Barbara for many years, please allow for me to list the best and non-tourist restaurants the town has to offer: (I like to eat and know good food)
Italian food:
-Trattoria Mollie in Montecito. This is the most...
Pros: Great community, like no other, college years!! Cons: Expensive for crappy housing, too many outsiders coming in on weekends
Except for my first year living in the dorms, I have called Isla Vista my home going on three years. Isla Vista is like no other living experience anywhere, and I can guarantee you that. Although it has mellowed out from its hayday, or so I hear, Isla...
Pros: Great food choices in the area. Cons: The best restaurants are expensive.
Santa Barbara has more good restaurants than days in the year. If you prefer fresh seafood, authentic Mexican, Italian, Peruvian, French, or Californian cuisine, you can find a restaurant to match your mood.
Pros: So much to do that costs little or nothing. Cons: You have to live here or take an extended vacation to fully appreciate the variety.
I've lived in Santa Barbara, as a transplant from Texas, for the past 8 years and still discover something new every month. Santa Barbara is 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Highway 101 snakes along the coastline like a Southern California version of Big...
Pros: A wide variety of resorts and prices. Cons: Hard to get in during high season.
I've lived in Santa Barbara for the past 10 years and my friends and family like to visit from time to time. I live in a small condo, so I often need to find alternative accommodations for them.
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: One of the nicest looking missions Cons: Costs money to take a tour of the inside
Mission Santa Barbara called the "Queen of the
Missions" was founded on Dec 4, 1786, on the
Feast of St. Barbara. This mission is the tenth
of the California missions and has two...
Pros: Great city..Nice & Cool Breeze...Lots to do..A City On The Move Cons: Downtown is somewhat crowded, depending on the time...No complaint
In a crescendo and with a symphony-like harmony,
the waves of the ocean faithfully caress the seashores
to the delight of the fun-seeking tourists, beach bums,
traditional sea-goers, and week-end artists
whose craft and meticulous...
Pros: Historic Wonderful Hotel Cons: This review should be in the Palm Springs, San Diego Area. Sorry
Riverside, California is not considered to be a mecca for tourists, and yet it harbors one of the greatest experiences of your life. The Mission Inn occupies an entire city block in old downtown Riverside. It began in 1876 as a 12 room adobe boarding...
Pros: Sun Ocean Mountains Small town feeling Cons: Only decent surfing is during the winter months
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains, Santa Barbara is one of those magical places where you feel as if the sun is always following you.
An old standing city ordinance (no buildings taller than 3 stories) has left the Santa...
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..
Pros: nice weather , good shopping opportunities Cons: slightly expensive area , high gas prices
Once a year my friend and I take a weekend trip to the beautiful city of Santa Barbara . It has become a yearly tradition based on it's many positive points . There is great shopping , beaches , sights to see and it is but a short drive from many other...
Pros: unexpectedly cool and beautiful place Cons: can seem empty and overly touristy if you don't know where to look
I used to live in Santa Barbara, and it remains one of my favorite places in the world. There are very few places that offer the variety of natural wonders and activities from being nestled in so close to both the ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains....
Pros: lots of bars and clubs Cons: drunk men who think they can score with a college girl
Contrary to other opinions the party scene in Santa Barbara is alive and kicking. Trust me, I spent the last four years of my life researching it. ...you just have to know where and when to go. Typically the party weekend starts on Thursdays and if...
Pros: Sophisticated, elegant beautiful city Cons: None
INTRODUCTION:
Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven
from time, and enriched with the colors of
history and culture. Some cities grow old and
then slowly die. Santa Barbara never grows
old, just more elegant and...
Pros: Quiet and uncrowded parks Cons: You have to drive outside of Santa Barbara city limits to access some of the parks
For those hiking enthusiasts there are dozens of
foothill trails in the Santa Ynez mountains. Maps
and information can be obtained from Los
Padres National Forest Headquarters located at ...
Pros: Beautiful mountains and beach Cons: High cost of living, little upward social mobility
I lived in Santa Barbara and love the beaches and mountains. The University of California, Santa Barbara always has interesting speakers and social causes to promote. At one time Santa Barbara was a place for artists and bohemians, and during the hippie...
Pros: Beautiful flowers - always some blooming year round Cons: Only grow in warmer climates
Often called the "American Riviera" Santa
Barbara has an ideal climate for growing
orchids. In fact Santa Barbara now produces
more orchids then any...
Pros: Uncrowded, accessable year round Cons: Water sometime cold
Santa Barbara has an awesome array of
beaches. The Beachside Bar Cafe is a
restaurant that won first place honors for the
best lunch and patio dining by the Santa
Barbara...
Pros: Many quaint shops, open air restaurants Cons: Bad traffic
If there is one street that Santa Barbara
revolves around, it is State Street. State Street
is the heart of this town. State Street is a mix of
galleries, museums, theatres, and other...
Pros: A large selection of museums for a smallish city Cons: None
For the relatively small population of Santa
Barbara, the amount of and quality of museums
will surprise you. Here are some that I've been
to and some that I have...
Pros: Many varied attractions are available Cons: You have to leave Santa Barbara to see them!
Chumash Painted Cave is located about 12 miles
northwest of Santa Barbara off of the San Marcos
Pass Road (Highway 154). The start of this highway
is directly across...
Pros: Excellent Shops - and many of them Cons: Sometimes high prices
I always love to mix a little bit of shopping into
my travels, especially in Santa Barbara. There
are many quaint shops, shopping areas, and
galleries in Santa Barbara. One of my...
Pros: Diverse people and places, the ocean and mountains all in one view Cons: on the expensive side.
I lived in Santa Barbara for nearly two years and loved the diversity the city had to offer. Santa Barbara is placed between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The beaches are wide and clean. I enjoyed the occasional breakfast on the beach...
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: Scenic Beauty, Architecture, Nature Cons: None, unless you want to buy real estate
While taking a California road trip, we spent a little time in Santa Barbara and thought it was just about perfect except for the real estate prices. Santa Barbara is the place to have mountains in front of your house and the Pacific Ocean behind it....
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: whole lot of fun and activity.................... Cons: i don't see any.but people scared of heights..... beware!!
A small town, bustling with activity , shops adorning the streets, the sea in the background,people in a relaxed holiday mood enjoying the sunshine..... that's what Santa Barbara is all about .
Pros: Absolutely beautiful--a mello getaway Cons: It'll cost you
Travel along the 101 North from LA for about 1.5-2 hours and you'll hit Santa Barbara. This quirky and upscale town is home to the students of UCSB, wealthy retirees of all ages, and some of the most beautiful coastline around.
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: 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...
When travelling to Santa Barbara on discount don't stay at the Ala Mar Inn. $100 gets you a room that is billed as on the beach, but basically the rooms we got had louvered windows with no curtains and no sound proofing. Our room was clearly an...
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: 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: Lots of good drugs and ragin' keggers Cons: Wannabe gangsters driving rich people cars, lots of lost losers
Some claim Isla Vista to be the most densely populated town west of the Mississippi. Whether or not that is true, the little town parties harder than anywhere in the nation. Contrary to Superdoo's comment, Isla Vista is still a major party town, with...
2007 Hitching Post Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Wine for sale from Gary's Wine & Marketplace. Size: 750 mL standard, Year: 2007, Color: red. region: Santa Barbara County, winetype: Red Wine, varieta...
Sanford 2006 Chardonnay Santa Barbara Tasting Notes - The 2006 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay comes from four distinct vineyards. Our estate vineyard, La Rinconada, provides the majority ...
2006 Syrah, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara Bronze Medal Winner - 2008 San Francisco International wine Competition. This newly released wine is our first bottling from the White Hawk vineyard i...
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