March 10th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
If you love food and wine, this event is for you. The annual Taste of Solvang features something for everyone including farm-to-table, rustic Italian cuisine, New American, modern Danish fare, and award-winning beers and wines. Events take place throughout Solvang; some are free while others require a fee.
Where:
Events take place at various locations around Solvang.
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March 9th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
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What:
The Santa Barbara Zoo invites you to its first-ever Employee Art Show. The exhibit houses 27 original works for sale, with half the proceeds to be donated to the zoo. All works in the gallery are by Zoo employees who have found inspiration in nature and the animals they care for. Who knows, after you check out the paintings, mosaics and more, you may find your own inspiration.
Where:
Santa Barbara Zoo
Discovery Pavilion
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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March 6th, 2015 at 8:30 am
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Whether you’re fortunate enough to live in Santa Barbara or close enough to visit occasionally, the charming coastal city is a great place to decompress on a staycation. Besides the standard chain hotels and motels, the town offers a wide range of accommodations, from tucked-away B&Bs to grand beachfront resorts. Costs for an overnight stay are all over the map, but most places feature special packages regularly. Check their websites often for upcoming deals. Here are few spots around town to give you an idea of what’s available, from approximately lowest to highest on the price scale:
The Eagle Inn: This family-owned B&B hotel and casitas is reasonably priced and near the water. The marina and beach are three minutes away, and Stearns Wharf and State Street, Santa Barbara’s main shopping area, are a 10-minute walk. Some rooms have large whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and balconies, and all have cable TV with free movie channels, DVD player and free use of DVD library, high-speed Internet connectivity and air conditioning. The bridal suite has a fireplace and private patio.
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March 4th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Buy local arts, crafts, gourmet artisan foods, and specialty products during Santa Barbara’s Local Artisan Market. Established in January 2013, the market is still going strong and strives to bring consumers a variety of local healthy, specialty, and old-fashioned foods that celebrate the Santa Barbara lifestyle. This weekly event is brought to you by Local Artisans of Santa Barbara.
Where:
Gladden & Sons
5342 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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March 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Coming to Earl Warren Showgrounds in March is the 2015 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. This year marks its 70th anniversary and the theme is “Celebrate with Orchids.” This is one of the longest-running and largest annual orchid shows in the United States. Highlights of the three-day show include displays of exotic orchid species, thousands of blooming plants for sale, exhibitions of orchid-themed fine art and photography, free workshops, and a unique flower-arrangement and corsage exhibition.
Where:
Earl Warren Showground
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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