Fun Things to Do

Santa Barbara Hotel Alternative

You saw them featured on Martha Stewart Living, so you know that the roses will be fabulous at the Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria (near Santa Barbara)

I’ve wanted to go to the Rose Story Farm ever since I read … More things you should do’…

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’…

Things to Do Northern California

Events

San Francisco 49er Football Tickets
Sacramento Kings Basketball Tickets
Golden State Warriors Basketball Tickets

Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be a guest at The Lodge at Pebble Beach to enjoy the fabulous Casa Palmero … More things you should do’…

Diana Krall Tickets and Tour Schedule

I’ve got tickets - 3rd row - to see Diana Krall in Santa Barbara this summer! This will be my 3rd time seeing her live - once at Yoshi’s in Oakland and once at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. She is so … More things you should do’…

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’…

Classical Music Festival San Luis Obispo

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’…

Support the Marine Corps

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’…

Presidential Library

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’…

Romantic 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’…

Santa Barbara Golf

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’…