Visit Santa Barbara: Culture 101 Spring Promotions

I love Santa Barbara, it’s like no other place in California!  The culture of the Santa Barbara South Coast will radiate your senses full of seaside artistry and passion. From the fresh cut flowers of Carpinteria to the historic landmarks of Santa Barbara to the scholarly traditions of Goleta, the Santa Barbara South Coast is a portrait of harmony and rhythm that’s painted within each of the 5 unique cities, all within reach, and just off Highway 101.

From March 17th through May 31st, Santa Barbara is offering cultural experiences and lodging packages unique to the city for all to enjoy as part of Visit Santa Barbara’s “Culture 101 Spring Promo: Only in SB.” Over 25 offerings will showcase Santa Barbara’s rich culture and provide an unforgettable experience that can’t be found anywhere else!

Promotion highlights include:

• Private Dome Car Botanical Day Trips (April 26, May 10) – Join Santa Barbara Botanical Garden’s expert botanist and storyteller Steve Junak aboard a restored Vista Dome Lounge-Dining Car for a narrated, scenic adventure through Gaviota, Hollister Ranch, and Vandenberg Air Force Base. Lunch and libations will be served as some of Southern California’s last original native landscapes are explored.
• Opera in Historic Places (April 28) – Opera Santa Barbara presents a concert in one of Santa Barbara’s most remarkable venues: the Mural Room of the SB County Courthouse. Guests will enjoy appetizers and cocktails on the terrace overlooking the Sunken Gardens prior to the concert, which will serve as the announcement for OSB’s 2014/15 season.
• Cacti and Cocktails at Lotusland (May 17) – Stroll through the garden and experience the magnificent epiphyllum and cactus blooms. Join a docent-led tour or members may explore the garden on their own. Specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served, a rarity to be able to enjoy on Lotusland grounds!
• Night of Inspiration (May 31) – Flag is Up Farms invites participants to witness a Join-Up experience, legendary horse trainer Monty Roberts’ signature training event between human and horse. Afterward, enjoy a traditional barbeque dinner with Monty Roberts and artist Pat Roberts in their hilltop home—where inspirational topics of conversation will emerge.
• Culture 101 Santa Barbara Starts at the Ramada (March 17 – May 31) – The Ramada Santa Barbara encourages guests to immerse themselves in Santa Barbara’s culture with 2-for-1 offers on various cultural attractions including the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Art Foundry, Ty Warner Sea Center and several wine country destinations.

For more information check out Culture101SB.com to plan your next trip to the American Riviera.