"Seeing Santa Barbara-and not "Sideways"" Santa Barbara by spgood301

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Santa Barbara is a pretty, laid back town a little north of Los Angeles. I felt like I left city life behind for a few hours. Hang out at the beach, stroll along Stearns Wharf and State Street, and enjoy a fun day.

Not to be "wine-ey" about it

Since the movie "Sideways" came out, the wine country surrounding Santa Barbara has become famous. Drive a little outside Santa Barbara for all sorts of vineyards, and scenery that will take your breath away.

All this, barely an hour from LA...amazing!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A laid back part of California, not far from LA
  • Cons:I wish I had more time there
  • In a nutshell:Enjoy the scenery, enjoy the wine :-)
  • Last visit to Santa Barbara: Jul 2005
  • Intro Updated Jul 10, 2005
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  • May 30, 2006 at 12:46 AM

    Oh i heard the jazz too when i was at the Stearn Wharf yesterday. Am trying to locate the band but the Stearns Wharf Vintners does not seem to have a website...

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