It’s easy to see why Santa Barbara is the perfect day trip or weekend destination for Mother’s Day. From pampering spa treatments to lavish brunches and sunset wine tastings, there’s so much here to treat Mom to a day she truly deserves. Treat the most special woman in your life to a Mother’s Day in Santa Barbara with these outing ideas. 1) Brunch, lunch or dinner? The choice is hers!...
Due to the coronavirus, the travel industry is taking many precautions for everyone’s health and safety. Indeed, health and safety should always be at the top of the list when traveling, but now more so than ever. When visiting Santa Barbara and other cities we offer, you might want to consider skipping the busy hotel brimming with tourists from around the globe and instead choose to stay in a vacation...
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...
