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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 14, 2012 |
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Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Arroyo Hondo Preserve, open for the benefit of the community, is a wonderful place
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 21, 2011 |
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Figueroa Mountain - Wildflowers, snow season and summer campouts are the seasonal high notes for Figueroa Mountain, a wilderness paradise accessible from the Santa Ynez Valley.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 14, 2011 |
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Celebrity Wedding Venues - Reality star Kim Kardashian's upcoming Montecito nuptials to basketball star Kris Humphries will be the Santa Barbara celebrity wedding of the summer.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 31, 2011 |
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Rocky Nook Park - Shaded by giant oaks and sycamore trees, the trails at Santa Barbara's Rocky Nook Park look like something right out of a fantasy movie.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 17, 2011 |
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Rincon: Crown Jewel of the Coast - Rincon, often called the crown jewel of the coast, sits just on the Santa Barbara side of the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 10, 2011 |
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Royal Welcome - England's Prince William and his bride, Catherine (now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), will visit the Santa Barbara Polo Club today.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 03, 2011 |
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Fourth of July in SB - The Fourth of July is a fun holiday to celebrate in Santa Barbara. Here are some details about the festivities, as well as two other popular celebrations.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 26, 2011 |
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Solstice in Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara throws three big summer parties each year. The one with the most glitter and confetti is Summer Solstice.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 19, 2011 |
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Douglas Family Preserve - There are few locations better suited for an afternoon stroll than the Douglas Family Preserve on Santa Barbara's Mesa.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 12, 2011 |
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Arroyo Burro/Hendry's Beach - You have to be a true old-time Santa Barbarian to remember the days when the Hendry family lived next to what locals still call Hendry's Beach.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 05, 2011 |
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Elings Park - Elings Park is a local favorite, where families gather to watch softball and baseball, play tennis, hike and mountain bike, and take their dogs to the park.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 29, 2011 |
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Santa Barbara is home to a small but spacious Museum of Art, founded by collectors whose vision continues to influence today's exhibits.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 22, 2011 |
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Summerland - Nestled between Montecito and Carpinteria, with an ocean view from nearly every street, Summerland is a small piece of paradise with a rich oil town history.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 15, 2011 |
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Lake Cachuma - Beautiful Lake Cachuma is full to the brim this spring. That and the addition of new recreational offerings at the lake make this a great time to visit.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 08, 2011 |
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Santa Ynez - It is Solvang's charming sleepy neighbor, home to the Chumash Casino, and a great spot to dine out. The town of Santa Ynez is this week’s tourist attraction.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 01, 2011 |
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge - Named for a young woman who died too soon, the Andree Clark Bird Refuge is Santa Barbara’s fountain of eternal youth.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 24, 2011 |
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Tucker’s Grove County Park - Tucker's Grove County Park offers excellent group BBQ areas, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, a volleyball court, and a new off-leash dog area.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 17, 2011 |
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Earth Day - Earth Day is one of Santa Barbara's most popular local celebrations, and the family-friendly festival will take place this
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 10, 2011 |
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Carpinteria - If Santa Barbara is the Barbie in our local tourist attraction dream house, Carpinteria is Gidget; the fun loving kid sister who likes to surf.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 03, 2011 |
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Obern Trail - Ever wonder why they call Goleta the good land? Take a spin on the Obern Bike Trail and find out.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 27, 2011 |
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Santa Barbara Train Station - If you get off the train upon arriving in Santa Barbara, you’ll be arriving at an historic train station, and steps away from the City’s famous Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 20, 2011 |
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Go Back to School at UCSB - The University of California at Santa Barbara is the area’s largest employer, and a nationally renowned educational institution. Here are some tips for a visit.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 13, 2011 |
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Sights in Solvang - Tips for a great visit to Solvang, the Santa Barbara County city that was settled by Danes in 1911 and celebrates 100 years this year.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 06, 2011 |
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Goleta Beach County Park - Popular with fishermen, walkers, families and picnickers, Goleta Beach County Park is the perfect place to kill time before heading to the airport.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 27, 2011 |
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La Cumbre Plaza - A longtime Santa Barbara shopping institution, La Cumbre Plaza is an open-air mall in the upper State Street area.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 20, 2011 |
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Roadside Attraction - For a little bit of roadside history in Goleta, check out the
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 13, 2011 |
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Stow House - Take a trip back in time to the early days of Goleta with a visit to Rancho La Patera, and enjoy the adjacent South Coast Railroad Museum and Lake Los Carneros.
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Shoreline Park - Shoreline Park is a crown jewel in Santa Barbara's shoreline necklace. This grassy expanse runs from Leadbetter along Shoreline Drive.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 30, 2011 |
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Arlington Theater - Unlike a red carpet event in the big city, the Arlington Theater, venue for the Film Fest, is an everyman’s theater under its impressive façade on State Street.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 23, 2011 |
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Oprah's House - Our most famous celebrity, Oprah, lives at 1633 East Valley Road in Montecito, an address that’s surprisingly easy to find by doing a simple Google search.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 16, 2011 |
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Clark Estate - You can’t visit there, or even see the house unless you are on a boat off the coast, but the Clark Estate has attracted perhaps the most attention of any local property.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 09, 2011 |
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Downtown Walk - Santa Barbara has dozens of historic buildings downtown, all within walking distance of each other. Here's a short downtown walking tour.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 02, 2011 |
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Surrey Rental - If you're down at Santa Barbara’s waterfront during your trip here, you'll probably see folks cruising around in bright red and blue surrey bikes.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 19, 2010 |
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Maritime Museum - If you’re making your first trip here, you might want to visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and learn more about Santa Barbara’s strong connection to the sea.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 12, 2010 |
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Paseo Nuevo - If you plan to go shopping during your trip to Santa Barbara, the downtown open-air shopping mall Paseo Nuevo is one recommended destination.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 05, 2010 |
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Museum of Natural History - Tucked into a scenic spot in Mission Canyon, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a favorite of families and a common spot for field trips.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 28, 2010 |
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Butterfly Preserve - Each winter, a monarch migration makes its way to the peaceful eucalyptus groves on Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 21, 2010 |
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Santa Barbara Zoo - Families with small children won’t want to miss the Santa Barbara Zoo during a trip here.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 14, 2010 |
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Wine Tasting in Los Olivos - Sideways is ancient history. But the irascible indie film's mark on Los Olivos is inerasable. Here's an updated look at wine tasting in the charming village.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 07, 2010 |
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State Beaches - Four of our favorite State beaches: Carpinteria, Gaviota, Refugio and El Capitan, are just a short drive if you travel here.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 24, 2010 |
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Farmers Markets - If you want to experience something uniquely local and fresh during your trip to Santa Barbara, the best place to go is one of the area Farmers Markets.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 17, 2010 |
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Local Hikes - Looking for a great place to go for a hike while you’re visiting Santa Barbara? We have a few suggestions.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 10, 2010 |
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Chase Palm Park - Locals know it as the place where they gather to enjoy free summer concerts. Chase Palm is the park with the carousel and the shipwreck-themed playground.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 03, 2010 |
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Coal Oil Point Reserve - With history and habitat abound, Coal Oil Point Reserve is one of Santa Barbara’s
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 26, 2010 |
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Santa Ynez Valley Animal Tour - For this week’s tourist attraction, an Edhat exclusive: An insider’s guide to the amazing animals of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 19, 2010 |
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Botanic Garden - If you’re interested in horticulture, or are just looking for a nice walk, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a great place to spend an afternoon.
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Butterfly Beach - Popular with ocean swimmers, beach art makers, wedding photographers and many others, Butterfly Beach is arguably the most laid-back place in Montecito.
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Franceschi Park - If you stumbled on Franceschi Park without any prior knowledge of the place, it would be hard to get a sense of the story from rambling around.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 29, 2010 |
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens - Calling it the "Park Park" confuses people until they realize that Alice Keck Park was the full name of the lady for whom this mid-city garden is named.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 22, 2010 |
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Land Shark - The kids' eyes grew wide when they realized that they were going to be riding a huge boat... on wheels. Just another day on the Land Shark around Santa Barbara.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 15, 2010 |
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Lil' Toot - If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to get on the water in Santa Barbara, look no further than the friendly crew of the Lil’ Toot.
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Rose Garden - Should you need a reason to stop and smell a lot of roses, the place to go in Santa Barbara is the A.C. Postel Rose Garden.
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Stearns Wharf - At a favorite tourist destination, we overheard a visitor say: “It’s just like Fisherman’s Wharf!” No, it's not. Stearns Wharf is better.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 25, 2010 |
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Mission Santa Barbara - Beautiful Mission Santa Barbara, considered the crown jewel of the Franciscan missionary effort, is probably the most-visited tourist attraction Santa Barbara has to offer.
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County Courthouse - They call the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, with its architecture copied from Spanish castles, a historic masterpiece. Here are five fun reasons to visit.
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