Santa Barbara Fun : For Ages 1 To 100

The top 250 things to do, including activities, festivals and events in and around Santa Barbara. This guide features 178 photos, explicit driving directions, ratings, ages, contact information, season, and hot tips, so you and/or your family can create lifetime memories NOW. Get out the door and on your way to only "A" class and "B" class adventures in nature, culture, history, geography and science. If you're a newcomer or first-time visitor, start with the "Top Ten" Chapter; these are the most frequented attractions. If you're looking for something new or different, turn to "Under Your Nose", "Secrets of the Santa Barbarians", "Splurge!" and "NOT Just a Park" chapters for under-the-radar, "hidden" destinations. This guide reveals the romance of Santa Barbara and what makes the American Riviera so special. "I love this book! I read it every day!" - Lawrence Nichols, Head Concierge, Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort. "Recreation is what I do for a living. As hard as I tried, I couldn't find one thing left out of Dana Fisher's book." - Rod Tucknott, UCSB Adventure Programs Director. "Turn off the TV and you'll never run out of things to do...thanks to Santa Barbara Fun." - Tracy Lehr, KEYT-TV Channel 3. Author Dana E. Fisher, a fifth-generation Californian and longtime Santa Barbaran, spent 46 months visiting 44 countries, and learned what travelers want and need to know in a guidebook to make the most of their precious time. His handbook leads you to unforgettable moments. It's the result of a grass-roots, home-grown community project with contributions from many individuals. "Family time spent together is learning, bonding, nurturing time - and this book shows how to make it quality time, right in our own backyard, where there are so many rich resources. The book is a treasure trove of great ideas for young and old alike." - William J. Cirone, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools