Visitors Save Up to 50% by Taking a Vacation from their Car
SAMPLE SAVINGS: A couple traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara for a two-night stay could save over $100 using “Cool Car Free Discounts” on train fare, lodging, bike rental, Segway tour, wine tour or sailing cruise.
Santa Barbara, California— The Santa Barbara Car Free [...]

[ July 12, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. July 19, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. July 26, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 2, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 9, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 16, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The community is invited to enjoy live music surrounded by the serene beauty of the gardens of Stow House. This series is an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy performances by local musicians. Beverages including wine and beer available for purchase. Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner [...]

[ August 3, 2011 to August 7, 2011. ] Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a Santa Barbara tradition that has continued for over 80 years for a number of important reasons. It fosters a unique spirit among locals who participate; it is an important coming together which encourages community cooperation, collaboration, and growth. The festival has grown due to the overwhelming interest of so [...]

[ October 8, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate the 2011 Harvest on the beautiful, historic grounds of Rancho Sisquoc Winery with the 110+ wineries of the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association, Saturday, October 8th, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Dozens of local chefs, caterers & specialty food purveyors will showcase the bounty of our agricultural paradise. Two bands will play and the silent auction will be [...]

[ June 25, 2011; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s first Marketplace of the Summer will be held this Saturday, (June 25) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the museum grounds at 956 Maple Avenue.

A treasure hunter’s paradise, the marketplace features over 70 vendors offering bargains on antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted gifts, plants and vintage goods of every description [...]

[ June 24, 2011 to June 26, 2011. ] The Buellton Rotary Club is hosting the Central “Coaster”, a three day, weekend car event, patterned after the infamous Reno Hot August Nights. The “Coaster” is open to all types of specialty vehicles; hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, sport cars, antiques, and others considered special-interest or collectible. The event motto is, [...]

[ June 19, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Be free and alive in nature at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Enjoy a special screening of John Klein’s documentary “Free and Alive!” featuring a father seeing nature through his daughter’s eyes.

Then explore the fun of nature in The Museum Backyard making mud pies, building forts, finding critters, or simply playing outside. Be [...]