My Santa Barbara Guide
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Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
Contact:
- 805-569-2400
- visit website
Location:
- in Loreto Plaza, 3315 State Street
- Santa Barbara,CA
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Description:
Renaud’s is an off the beaten path charmer that churns out decadent French pastries. People drive from across town to snag an out-of-the-oven, buttery croissant before the cozy cafe sells out.
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Sustainable Vine Wine Tour
Contact:
- 805-698-3911
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Location:
- Santa Barbara,California93140
Description:
Bryan and Keri Hope share their passion for wine—and biodynamic and organic growing practices—with a day-long tour of tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley. After a scenic drive along the bucolic Highway 154, the tour stops at a local vineyard, where you can explore a biodynamic farm and discuss winemaking with the vintner himself. An organic lunch is served in a vineyard, followed by an afternoon of tasting some of the finest wines the region has to offer.
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Cold Spring Tavern
Contact:
- 805-967-0066
- visit website
Location:
- 5995 stagecoach rd
- Santa Barbara,CA
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Description:
This lamp-lit hideaway is a step back to old California, circa 1865. The wagon stop turned rustic tavern churns out hearty eats, stiff drinks, and live local tunes.
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Island Packer Cruises
Contact:
- 805-642-1393
- visit website
Location:
- Ste 105B, 1691 Spinnaker Dr
- Ventura,CA
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Description:
Kayak through mysterious sea caves, explore island terrain, discover native plants and animals, and picnic on the water's edge.
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
Contact:
- 805/682-4713
- visit website
Location:
- 2201 Laguna St
- At Los Olivos St
- Santa Barbara,CA93101
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Description:
Established in 1786 by Father Junípero Serra and built by the Chumash Indians, this is a rare example in physical form of the blending of Indian and Hispanic spirituality. This hilltop structure is called the Queen of the Missions for its twin bell towers and beauty. It overlooks the town and the Channel Islands beyond. Self-guided tour booklets are available in six languages.
Author note:
Wine and cheese at sunset at the mission rose gardens is the perfect end to a day in Santa Barbara.
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SoHo
Contact:
- 805-962-7776
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Location:
- Santa Barbara,California93101
Description:
Pizza, seafood, and steaks, and local beer and wine are musts at this music hot spot.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Contact:
- +1 805 884 6454
- visit website
Location:
- 1130 State St
- Santa Barbara,CA93101
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Description:
This little jewel of a museum feels more like the private gallery of a wealthy collector. Its leaning is toward early-20th-century Western American paintings and 19th- and 20th-century Asian art, but the best displays might be the antiquities and Chinese ceramics. In addition, there are often visiting exhibits featuring small but excellent collections from other establishments.
