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    The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 

    by
    Avantgardener
    Published on 12-27-2010 09:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Santa Barbara
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    A trip to the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens is guaranteed to be a fun as well as endlessly interesting. The gardens are located in Mission canyon, in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains. A walk through the gardens will take you on a journey in which you will discover the diversity of plants that Santa Barbara and nearby regions have to offer. There is also much to be learned about Santa Barbara’s cultural history.

    At the entrance to the gardens there is ...
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    Gem of the Gaviota Coast: The Arroyo Hondo Nature Preserve 

    by
    Avantgardener
    Published on 11-06-2010 10:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Hiking
    2. Santa Barbara
    3. Goleta
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    The Arroyo Hondo Nature Preserve is located about a half hour drive up the 101 from Santa Barbara. It is mainly comprised of a stunning canyon with a creek that opens into the ocean, although there is no beach access. Arroyo Hondo’s 782 acres offer several great hiking trails and is open to the public on the first and third weekends of the month with reservations required. You can also make appointments with the preserve manager or come to a volunteer day. The preserve is owned by ...
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    Three Santa Barbara Youths Compete in the Tiburon Mile Open Water Swim 

    by
    Cindy Crawford
    Published on 10-25-2010 07:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Santa Barbara
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    Was it the draw of gray frigid waters? Was it maybe the challenge of crossing a cold bay without a wetsuit? Could it be for bragging rights, contending with the potential of a Great White attack? Maybe they were drawn by the aura of elite competitive athletes, some of whom are their idols. Whatever the reason, three Santa Barbara Swim Club youths traveled to San Francisco Bay over the weekend to compete in the legendary Tiburon Mile open water swim.
    Walker Bell, age 13, Paige Brown, age 12, ...
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    The 24th Annual California Avocado Festival Shines through on a Cloudy Weekend 

    by
    Cindy Crawford
    Published on 10-13-2010 09:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Entertainment
    2. Carpinteria
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    What’s in an avocado? Besides a big pit, the California avocado has … are you ready for this … a whole bunch of “good for you” stuff. For instance, avocados are rich in the fat soluble vitamins K, D and E, and many of the B vitamins including folate, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. They are also a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. And avocados are a natural source of monounsaturated fats which, contrary to saturated fats, will help lower cholesterol and protect the ...
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    Yogurty Goodness To Go 

    by
    smccarley
    Published on 10-12-2010 09:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Dining
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    It’s taking the world by storm. Yogurty waves crashing over cities everywhere. Live culture multiplying, manifesting, infesting, exploding in little shops on main streets all over the country. Frozen yogurt businesses are all the rage these days. Wouldn’t you agree?

    Yogurtland, located on lower State Street, has all the kiddies in a tizzy. All the adults as well. With its sixteen flavors to choose from and its forty eight fresh toppings to decorate with, it’s no wonder people everywhere ...
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    Snyder Trail to Knapp's Castle 

    by
    Avantgardener
    Published on 10-10-2010 01:00 PM
    Categories:
    1. Hiking
    2. Santa Barbara
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    Knapp’s castle is a mysterious landmark located atop the Santa Ynez mountains to the North of the city of Santa Barbara. From these old ruins a stunning panorama of the city, coastline, and channel islands can be seen from the road, and an expansive view of the Santa Barbara back country can be seen after a short walk to the ruins.

    Knapp’s castle is on privately owned land but open to the public. It can be reached rather easily from East Camino Cielo road. Take highway 154 turn right ...
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    Alice Keck Park; a Santa Barbara Downtown Oasis 

    by
    Cindy Crawford
    Published on 10-08-2010 06:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Parks
    2. Santa Barbara
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    Nestled away in a Santa Barbara Victorian neighborhood, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, the “crown jewel” of parks, is an unexpected treasure. The park covers a full block, bordered by Garden Street, Micheltorena, Santa Barbara Street, and Arrellaga, and is a short walk from downtown.

    The allure of this garden park is seen from every angle, as it is comprised of carefully planned exhibits of beautiful and unique foliage set into natural patterns and groupings. The gardens are planted ...
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    Downtown Santa Barbara: A Blissful Walk 

    by
    1931
    Published on 10-06-2010 03:45 PM
    Categories:
    1. Entertainment
    2. Shopping
    3. Santa Barbara
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    A lot of people would think as they hear the word "downtown" that it's a busy, populated and polluted area of a somehow big city. Downtown Santa Barbara is none of those. This town is so small that the streets are still bricked and narrow, and the houses are still sporting that old Mediterranean style on tiny lots, which makes the real estate in this county one of the most expensive around the United States. However, that's the good part: small area, less people.
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    Go Tell it on a Mountain-Journey to Gibraltar Rock in Santa Barbara, Ca 

    by
    smccarley
    Published on 09-26-2010 09:07 AM
    Categories:
    1. Santa Barbara
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    The road is windy so load your pockets with Dramamine. The views are life changing so grab your camera. The destination is a bit desolate so make sure you tell someone where you’re headed; the cell phones are spotty there.

    For a change of perspective, a different angle on the world you live in, or if you just long to feel on top of it all, head on up to Gibraltar Rock.

    There are people born and raised in Santa Barbara, that have never been there, and there are those like ...
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    Avila Beach is an 805 Treasured Destination 

    by
    Cindy Crawford
    Published on 09-25-2010 12:00 PM
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    A delightful, romantic getaway yet not too far away, Avila Beach is a must-visit. With time crunches and financial “belt tightening”, more and more families are looking for ways to vacation on smaller budgets, both time and money wise. Couples are looking for charming convenient destinations that feel like Hawaii, but aren’t Hawaii. Fortunately, for the “805” resident, one need only travel just a few miles up or down the coast to find a treasure. California’s Central Coast is full of secret little hide-aways, and Avila Beach is the most charming of them all.

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