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Rose Story Farm – Carpinteria, California

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You saw them featured on Martha Stewart Living, so you know that the roses will be fabulous at the … More things you should do’…

Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach – Santa Barbara, California

Beachfront Dining Santa Barbara

Lobster tacos and Firestone beer was the menu last week for a great, casual oceanfront lunch at The Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach. The Boathouse, formerly the Brown Pelican, is the newest venture of the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company family, which began on Stearn’s Wharf … More things you should do’…

Amazing Cuisine at Some of California’s Best Food Events

California Food Festivals

Guest Author: Erica Johansson

Did you miss Taste of Times Square, New York’s most popular food festival, earlier this summer? Or Chicago Food Festival at the end of June? No worries. Foodies and other travelers who rather enjoy good food prepared by professionals than whip together … More things you should do’…

Festival Mozaic – San Luis Obispo, California

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The Mozart Festival in San Luis Obispo has a new name Festival Mozaic.

Crisp summer nights are ripe for hot music. Whether your taste is baroque or jazz, bring a blanket, a picnic and enjoy Central Coast wines … More things you should do’…

Jarhead Red – Santa Barbara, California

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Jarhead Red was conceived in 1999 as a celebratory bottling for the annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Birthday Ball in Los Angeles. Since the founding of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Marines … More things you should do’…

Reagan Library – Simi Valley, California

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At the Reagan Library, you’ll be able to board Air Force One. Air Force One Pavilion Upon leaving office, President Reagan stated that one day he hoped he would be able to share Air Force One with the American people by … More things you should do’…

San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara, California

san-ysidro-ranch.jpgRomantic Hotel Santa Barbara

Nestled into the lush Montecito foothills, the San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil retreat to discriminating travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to this legendary hideaway for its blend of exquisite natural beauty, romantic heritage and … More things you should do’…

La Purisima – Santa Barbara, California

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I asked some of my pals, where would you take a visitor to play, if he or she only had time for one golf game on their visit to California. Joe likes La Purisima in Santa Barbara.

Can You Handle … More things you should do’…

International Orchid Festival

international-orchid-fair.jpgSanta Barbara Flower Show

Attend the Annual Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

INTERNATIONAL ORCHID FAIR

Held at Earl Warren Showgrounds

Hosted by Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

For more information e-mail us at sboe@sborchid.com or call 1-800-553-3387

Growers Inclue:

Agro Oriente Viveros (Peru)
Andy’s Orchids
Baron’s Orchids
Lance Birk
Butterfly Orchids
Calavo Gardens
Cal-Orchid
Cymbidium Society … More things you should do’…

Endless Summer Bar Cafe – Santa Barbara, California

endless-summer-bar-cafe.jpgBeachfront Cafe Santa Barbara

Experience Stunning Food & Delicious Views at one of Santa Barbara’s Best Restaurants – the Endless Summer Bar Cafe. They’ve been garnering rave reviews for ten years, since the day when they were named Santa Barbara’s Best New … More things you should do’…

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