Santa Barbara Travel Forum

Myself and three of my friends are going to california for the summer and are looking for a house to rent. I've been told that isla vista in santa barbara is the place to be!

It would be greatly appreciated if anyone could tell me how I would go about getting accommodation in isla vista?

I'm planning a surprise weekend trip to Santa Barbara area for my boyfriend's birthday in mid-october. I was wondering if anyone has good ideas for where to stay, dine, etc.

here is what I'm looking for:
*a nice bed and breakfast that is quaint and quiet (price range 100-150 per night)
*a nice (but not ridiculously expensive) restaurant (I'm thinking around $100 for dinner + wine for two)
*favorite wineries
*a nice picnic area for lunch
*a nice brunch for sunday morning

any recommendations would be great! Thanks!

I will be traveling to California for the first time. Other than car rental... What other transportation would be feasible from the Santa Barbara Airport to Carpinteria Ave. in the Carpinteria South area, located about 20 miles away?
Is there public transportation? How much would taxi service cost?

I am coming to Santa Barbara late July and need to stay one night in a Bed & Breakfast, lodging or anyplace with a bed and shower that uses no scented cleaning products, laundry detergents, etc. Hotels are out of the question. I don't want to sleep in my car. Any ideas?

Hello.

A friend of mine that knows that I´ll be travelling to California in July asked me the favour of finding out why Santa Barbara has that name.

She is a teacher in a small village in the north of the island called Santa Barbara ( Icod ).Her mother told her that ,when she was a child, the priest said that Santa Barbara in California was founded by a man, a priest, who was born here, in Santa Barbara, Tenerife. She wants her students to do a search of that but first she need to know if that is truth. I´m wondering if you are good enough to tell me if that information is right or you know who can help me to get this information.
Why Santa Barbara is called like that?

Thank you for your help

Anyway, next month (march) I am spending two days (well, two full days, plus the first day's evening, I'll be leaving the morning of the day after)
Anyway, for my first full day, we will have a car available and will be driving around the Santa Ynez Valley. Here are some things we are thinking about doing:

Chamush painted caves shp (does this cost?)
clairmont farms
zaca mesa winery
quicksilver ranch
solvang - visiting danish bakeries (any suggestions?), santa ines?
ostrichland
nojoqui falls



And then our full Santa Barbara day we WONT have a car, so:
Alice keck park
courthouse
el presidio
sb contemporary arts forum
farmers market
stearns wharf
chase palm park

Any other suggestions or what to do or see? We prefer cheap/free things if possible.

Also, what are some places we can get some good picnic food (but not too pricy) if we decide to picnic in the santa ynez valley while we're there?

If one is in SB during their birthday, is there any restaurants, stores, or anything in town that will give freebies or discounted meals/items for someone during their birthday?

Hi,

We are 6 Irish students going to California for the Summer months June,July and August. We are looking for accomodation in Isla Vista, preferably 2 bedrooms. Furnished/Not furnished. If you know anyone who would like to rent their house to us please contact us as soon as possible.

Thanks!!

Hello everyone,
Will be travelling from Santa Barbara to Yosemite during the day. Any suggestion for fantastic "pit-stops" or great lunch adventure along the way. Would appreciate any comment.
Cheers
Charles

WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST THAT A PERSON SHOULD SEE TO EXPERIENCE SANTA BARBARA AND ITS HISTORY? WE WERE THERE YEARS AGO AND ALL I CAN REMEMBER ABOUT IT IS THAT IT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND EXPENSIVE! WE ARE GOING TO BE THERE IN APRIL 2008. THANKS.

Hi all,

I will be travelling to Santa Barbara in 2 weeks time from the East coast with my boyfriend who is going for business. I need some suggestions on what to do by myself around that area during the week. I will have a rental car. I'm very much into the outdoors, hiking, etc. but I'm not sure if I feel comfortable doing that on my own. On the weekend we will probably hit some wineries and hopefully take a day trip to Sequoia or Channel Islands NP. I've read about Santa Barbara botanic gardens which sounds great and I guess I will hit the beach at least one of the days. Any other ideas?

Hi I'm visiting SB in August for a day and would like to know what the best deal for wine tasting. Should we just visit a whole bunch along this trail where they are all located? I'm thinking wine/biking maybe nice as well. Help!

What's your favorite short hike in the Santa Barbara area? I'll be there this weekend and would like something scenic, quiet and not-too-rigorous. Any suggestions?

Hi, Myself and three friends are heading to Isla Vista on the 3rd of June. We are looking dor cheap student accommodation from the 3rd of June to the 15TH July.If anyone is interested in renting out their room please reply.
Thanks Nuala

Myself and 6 friends (all girls) will be spending the Summer working and living in Santa Barbara. As of yet, we have nowhere to live...We were hoping to stay in the Isla Vista area as we heard it's a student area and thus fairly cheap. Does anybody know of any houses/apartments that might be suitable for us to stay in? We don't mind cramming!

I'd appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks in advance!

hi, Im looking for a hotel in SB for the night of the 30th dec, any one no of a fabby hotel , boutique or ritzy just some where nice?? or if some one could reccomend a good web site to look at ,thanks

Hello,
we are four german students coming to Santa Barbara next year.
We will be there from march 24 until june 30 and we are looking for a place to live during this time.
It would be awsome if some of you could help us with this problem!

We would very much appreciate any help, idea or support!

Thank you!

Kind regards

Chris

Well, I'm still new to VT and trying to figure out the website, so sorry if this is getting asked in the wrong spot.

I'm going on an unexpected road trip with my brother and just found out he has to work a couple days during the road trip...so I'm going to be in SB I think for two days (Sept 11t-12). The brother is going to have my car so besides shopping what is there to do?

Any cool museums or things to see of interest I can occupy my time with? I don't have a lot of time to do research, so I thought I'd just ask!

Would like to go to SB over the holidays in December. (3-4 days) Need a nice hotel near wineries.(Price not an issue.) (Will have a rental car.)

Also need a map of the SB area - any good web-links for this?

Any other suggestions would be helpful and most appreciated. Thanks! :)

Trying to get to SB for a wedding. Can anyone tell me some reasonable hotels near the Hotel Santa Barbara? Hotel SB is booked the weekend I need.

Thanks!

Jordan

What is your opinion of BOTH the buffet and desserts?

What is your opinion of the shuttle ride from Santa Barbara to the Chumash casino?

Also, what is your opinion of that particular casino?

what is your favorite Santa Barbara area website

I've read that the water in your area is too cold. If we are there in the last
week of July, is the water still too cold? And, is it true that we need baby
oil to remove the oil from feet?

Hello. I am new to the board. What is the Greek Festival like? Plan to fly in
to attend that this month.

I've read that the water in your area is too cold. If we are there in the last
week of July, is the water still too cold?

And, is it true that we need baby oil to remove the oil from feet?

Are there any areas that should be avoided? Especially, fron renting or staying for a while? Just want to know what's safe and what isn't. Thanks for the help!

I will be comng to Santa Barbara this Nov(I'm joining my sister from Redondo beach) for an overnite stay. We would like to spend a day hiking. Prefer wooded, canyons, water, etc. We can handle moderate hikes about 5-7 miles in length. Any suggestions? Also looking for a moderately priced hotel or Inn(150$ or less). Wine tasting would also be great. appreciate any info.

Hello!

Here's an un-travelly question, but its so very important to me! I appreciate any help. My brother's studying in SB and is looking for a cheap room to rent that's close enough to (or even ON) campus so that he could walk or cycle to school. He's checking Craig's List and has had several interviews at different flats but the prices are too much above $600. My family is German, I'm writing this email from Germany (soccer world cup going on here! Anyone watching?). In Germany rents for students are lower and there are no or very little university fees so we're really watching how much we spend over here so that he can get a good education and play football and have the time of his life in SB.

I'd be VERY thankful for any tips on where to find cheap close-to-campus housing for next school year.

Thanks in advance!
Have a nice day!
johanna

hi i am coming to sb for the usmmer we have been offered accommodation in haley cottages
could someone please give me an unbiased opinion of this place and what it it is like, is it a safe area etc, it is located on haley street.
any info would be greatly appreciated