Santa Barbara Dining and Destinations Spring/Summer 2019

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1. Channel Islands National Park 2. The Urban Wine Trail 3. SurFIng & Stand Up Paddle Boarding 4. GOLFING AT GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB

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AROUND HERE YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO LEAVE THE CITY LIMITS FOR AWESOME ACTIVITIES & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. GOLFING Santa Barbara is well known for its scenic courses. The Santa Barbara Golf Club, located in the heart of the city, is one of the most popular golf courses in California. The championship golf course at Sandpiper has been rated by Golf Digest as one of the top twenty-five public golf courses in the country and boasts amazing mountain and ocean views. Glen Annie Golf Club, a championship course with first class amenities, is nestled in the beautiful surrounding foothills. Santa Barbara Golf Club: 805.687.7087,

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sbgolf.com; Sandpiper: 805.968.1541, sandpipergolf. com; Glen Annie: 805.968.6400, glenanniegolf.com SURFING AND STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING Santa Barbara’s south-facing coast is home to great surf for beginners and experts alike. South Pacific swells send smaller waves our way in the summer, but fall and winter storms from the north Pacific can generate serious surf. That’s the time to visit Rincon, a world-famous point break just south of Carpinteria to

watch expert surfers ride big waves. Leadbetter Beach in town and Campus Point, at UC Santa Barbara are great for beginners. For any surf or stand up paddle board needs go to A-Frame Surf Shop at 3785 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria. 805.684.8803, aframesurf.com CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK Some of the best kayaking, snorkeling and hiking opportunities in California are available on and around the Channel Islands. Located just off of the coast of Santa Barbara, the islands

are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species. Beautiful marine life, pristine kelp forests, rugged coastline, and hidden sea caves make this a world-class destination. Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers both day and overnight trips for beginners and advanced kayakers and snorkelers. 805.884.9283, sbadventureco.com SKATERS POINT Go for a session at one of Southern California’s coolest skate parks. This 14,600 square foot state-of-the-art park features rails, a half-pipe,

Hello Sunshine! Santa Barbara revels in over 300 days of sunshine per year and with an average annual

temperature of 70 degrees, there really isn’t an “off-season”. It’s always “on” in SB!

DINING & DESTINATIONS

SPRING/SUMMER 2019


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