Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Another wonderful yearly treat here in Santa Barbara has arrived.  We are very lucky in the is town to have so much amazing culture and events surrounding us.  Each year around this time you start to feel the buzz of the upcoming SB International Film Festival.  Once again it should be a great time... "The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by lynda.com,  announces its magical line-up for the 2011 festival. The 26th edition offers a vast array of films representing 49 countries and an astounding number of premieres sure... Continue Reading >

The Exclusive Valley Club of Montecito – Private Golf Course Montecito CA 93108

Why is The Valley Club here in Montecito CA ranked on the top 100 list? Simple... Alister MacKenzie.  The Valley Club was designed in 1929 by Alister MacKenzie who was then at the height of his career, having completed Augusta National the same year and Cypress Point the previous year. Some of the defining characteristics of The Valley Club are the high quality small greens, subtle breaks due to the mountain/ocean effect, peaceful setting with mtn. backdrops, as well as MacKenzie-designed bunkers which works into the course with a 'camouflage' effect. The... Continue Reading >

25th Santa Barbara Film Festival (Silver Anniversary) February 4 – 14th, 2010

Welcome once again to...Santa Barbara, CA.  Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival presents a wonderful line-up for 2010 featuring 200 films that include World Premieres, U.S. Premieres and numerous films representing countries around the world. The Festival chosen motto for this year is '11 Amazing Days, 10 Starry Nights.' The excitement starts this Thursday, February 4th. Thank you for reading.  I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative.  Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. Continue Reading >

Ty Warner’s Major Renovation of Montecito Country Club – Jack Nicklaus Design

  For golf fans here in the Montecito and Santa Barbara CA. area, a treat is on the horizon.  Local billionaire developer, Ty Warner is adding to his portfolio of revamping major luxury properties here in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Having in the last few years already "done up" The San Ysidro Ranch, The Biltmore and The Coral Casino, Mr. Warner has now set his sites on golf in the form of Montecito Country Club.  Mr Warner has already received approval of the project and to everyone's delight is working with Jack... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – Carpinteria, Hikes, Beaches, Golf

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Here below is the fifth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This fifth installment will be focusing on... Carpinteria, Day Hikes, Beaches and Golf: Carpinteria is a small beach town... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – Montecito and Shopping

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Here below is the fourth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This fourth installment will be focusing on... The Montecito Area and Shopping: Montecito has taken a huge accent into... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – Solvang, Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma, Wine Tours

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Here below is the sixth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This sixth installment will be focusing on... Solvang, Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma and Wine Tours:  Solvang is the... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – The Waterfront

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Here below is the third installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This third installment will be focusing on... Santa Barbara Waterfront: The Waterfront runs along the coastline from Leadbetter Beach... Continue Reading >

The Premier Gated Golfing Community of Birnam Wood Country Club, Montecito CA.

Birnam Wood is located in the heart of Montecito CA., and is considered the premier gated golfing community within Santa Barbara.  Birnam Wood first started development in the early 1970's and is made up of only single family homes and estates and consists of a total of 142 unique homes with currently 2-3 vacant lots left to build on.   Most of the homes in Birnam Wood are very private feeling and line the golf course.  All homes primarily sit on 1 acre parcels (although the net land of these parcels is less as easements... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Golf Courses – Public and Private

Looking for a great golf experience here in the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and surrounding areas.  The golfing scene here in Santa Barbara is excellent with a range of prices and choices to suit every level.  Because of the superb weather here in Santa Barbara, golf is played year-round. Below I have outlined a list of all the local and private courses in our area. Public 18 Hole Golf Courses Sandpiper: Sitting on a wonderful perch directly along the coastline, Sandpiper is one of the most picturesque golf courses around.  Sandpiper is a memorable... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – The Mission District

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Here below is the second installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This second installment will be focusing on... Santa Barbara Mission District: The Mission District is one of the oldest... Continue Reading >

Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – The Downtown Area

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Starting today, I am going to write the first installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This first installment will be focusing on... Santa Barbara Downtown Attractions: The Downtown area... Continue Reading >