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November 3, 2013
Host of the Emmy-winning TV series, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild, and the new show, Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown, "Jungle Jack"—America’s favorite zookeeper—comes to Santa Barbara for the first time. Listen as he recounts stories of globe-trotting exploration in search of amazing creatures!
We’ll take care of all the details while you enjoy the heart of Santa Ynez wine country! Transportation, wine-tasting fees, lunch, knowledgeable guide and discussion of wine making as well as natural & human history included. Actual dates may vary, minimum numbers required on all tours.
April 25, 2013 - December 26, 2013
Recurrence: Recurring every 2 weeks on Thursday
Times: 10AM-2:30PM, actual times may vary, subject to availability
Admission: $130 per person includes transportation, tasting fees, cupcake pairing and lunch - Groups of 6 or more $119 per person
Sample scrumptious, wine-infused cupcakes paired with some of the best wines in Santa Ynez! Lunch is also included with this unique and tasty tour. Actual dates may vary, minimum numbers required on all tours. Perfect for special occasions and group rates are available!
It may be small in size, but it packs a powerful punch. Ask any Santa Barbarian what's their one "must visit" place and chances are they'll say the zoo. The exceptionally beautiful beachside site charms everyone, with or without the children. Behind-the-scenes tours are a fascinating way to discover more about the giraffes, elephants, penguins and other animals. http://www.sbzoo.org/
Head to the Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara for unparalleled performances by the world’s leading stars and icons on flamenco. This beautiful dance evokes the area’s Spanish history and provides viewers with a vibrant and colorful show. Flamenco Arts Festival
The fall season is when the curtain comes up in Santa Barbara and stages and performing arts venues throughout the Santa Barbara South Coast give way to lively acts, engaging lectures, and enticing musical shows. But the special thing about Santa Barbara stages is that they’re not always found indoors. Immense natural beauty and special outdoor venues put on just as lively a show. This fall, in honor of the season, El Encanto invites you to renew with a Healing Cocoon spa treatment as part of the Monarch Butterfly Migration Package. From mid fall to early spring the Monarch butterflies migrate to the Coronado Butterfly Preserve in the city of Goleta. Experience this natural marvel before returning to luxury at El Encanto!
Drive around the Santa Barbara region and you'll find fragrant flowers everywhere. Check out the lavender fields of Solvang: not only are they a gorgeous sight but just breathe in The Lavender Farm's aromatic air. http://www.sblavender.com/
The garden created by Polish opera singer Ganna Walska is a truly extraordinary realm. Her labour of love over 43 years, it is a succession of contrasting "green rooms" and clusters of unusual plants. Topiary, dramatic displays of cycads and cacti, a Japanese pool, an open-air theatre, a beach set with giant shells…wonderful surprises appear at every turn. Private guided tours (visitor numbers are strictly limited) are available, reservations required. http://www.lotusland.org/
Art From Scrap will make you rethink the way you view discarded materials. Partake in hands-on art activities and walk through the AFS Gallery to discover creative and artistic solutions for recycled "scraps". One's man's trash truly becomes another's treasure here!
Much more than a ride, a ticket on the Santa Barbara Trolley buys you a fully narrated tour to and from some of Santa Barbara's most visited sites. Butterfly Beach, Sterns Wharf, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse - stop off where you like, then hop the next trolley that comes along. That same ticket is good all day.
Are you interested in nurturing your own inner artiste, developing a new talent or going behind the scenes? Santa Barbara offers an array of unforgettable artistic adventures that will tap into your creative side and leave you feeling inspired. Whether you want to paint, dance or meet fellow artists, get carried away by the "alma" of Santa Barbara and immerse yourself in our free spirited creative haven with these unique hands-on activities.
June 24, 2013 - September 02, 2013
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday
Times: Ventura Harbor 7:00am - 5:00pm Actual times may vary
Admission: $177 per per person, Group rates available
Phone: 805-884-9283
Email: letsgo@sbadventureco.com
Venue: Adventure Company of Santa Barbara
Hop in a kayak with us and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Navigate into some of the most spectacular sea caves in the world alongside seals, sea lions, and dolphins. Take an afternoon hike or snorkel the kelp beds. Trips run daily through summer with easy online booking available.
