If you’ve spent any time on State Street, you might have seen it roll through – a large, boat-shaped amphibious vehicle that’s pumping music, decked out in lights and teeming with smiling party-goers who are dancing, laughing and waving. It’s the Land Shark, Santa Barbara’s best city and harbor tour. Named Land Shark for its ability to coast on both land and sea, it is both DMV and U.S. Coast...
Cool and crisp, yet sunny and clear. That’s often the weather on the American Riviera during November and December. While the rest of the country is battening down the hatches, our temperate Santa Barbara climate means you can still enjoy plenty of outdoor activities during this time of year. So, why spend the late fall and winter months indoors? Check out these cool activities in Santa Barbara leading up to...
Nearly 100 million Americans plan to take a family vacation this year, according to AAA. And it’s no secret, vacations in the US can get pricey. From transportation and accommodation, costs can add up quickly, and you don’t want to stress out about funds during your much-deserved vacation. Fortunately, there are some simple tips to help you cut travel costs when planning a trip to Santa Barbara. Don’t follow the...
Bright Sundays full of sunshine and ocean breezes are the best days for a coastal walk and a bit of local shopping for arts and crafts in Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is a weekly event that welcomes locals and visitors to walk along the waterfront and peruse artwork created by Santa Barbara County artists. Beachfront art walk near Stearn’s Wharf Every Sunday about 200 Santa...
Avocados are probably one of America’s most beloved foods right now. Millennials can’t seem to get enough avocado toast and avocados also play a huge role in Californian style Mexican cuisine. You might also say avocados are the darling of California, so it makes sense Californians would have an entire festival devoted to the fruit. And yes, the avocado is a fruit – “a single-seeded berry” – according to Healthline.com....
Planning your next get-away should be exciting, rather than stressful. But it’s easy to get caught up in the details when organizing a trip and become overwhelmed, especially if most of the planning falls on one person in the group. Our advice? Keep it simple. Our vacation rental homes come fully equipped with amenities you need for the comfort of having a home away from home. So, don’t stress too...
Summer might be over, but the parties continue! Festival season, as we like to call it, means you’ve got plenty of options to eat, mingle, drink and be merry in Santa Barbara. September and October our two of our best months in Santa Barbara. It’s when the crowds mellow out but the temperature is still warm. Plan ahead and check out our calendar of events. We’ve also outlined three of...
In recent years, vacation goers have moved away from staying in traditional hotels, opting for more intimate and comfortable vacation home rental experiences. But not all privately rented properties offer the carefully curated amenities guests have become accustomed to in hotels. That’s why it’s especially important to choose the right vacation rental home management company that can offer a consistent high standard in guest services, while also helping vacation-goers feel...
