March 20th, 2015 at 8:30 am
A daytrip to any of the five islands that comprise Channel Islands National Park is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of urban life. But for some people, a day isn’t long enough.
If you’re a hardy adventurer who wants to spend more time soaking in the wonders of these close yet remote ecosystems, you can reserve an overnight campsite managed by the National Park Service.
Year-round campgrounds are on Anacapa, eastern Santa Cruz, western Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands. There are no entrance fees to visit the park, but the park service charges $15 per night per campsite.
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March 18th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
See the night sky from a whole new angle. Bring your friends and family to the Westmont College observatory for monthly public telescope night. This event is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Observations are weather permitting and held the third Friday of each month. The observatory is located next to the baseball field.
Where:
Westmont Observatory
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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March 17th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
Join more than 100 exhibitors at the Kids Expo, an all-ages event in Santa Barbara for children and their families. The event is free and open to the public. Exhibitors will have an activity at every table and feature camps, classes, sports, fitness, nutrition, party planning, preschools, safety zone, nonprofits and volunteer matching, and more. Live entertainment will be provided by the Santa Barbara Symphony’s music van, local gymnastics groups, musicians, martial arts centers, and more.
Where:
La Cumbre Plaza
121 S. Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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March 16th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
Get away for the day and spend your afternoon at Sanford Winery and Vineyards. This outing is the perfect backdrop for a day with the girls or your special someone. The day begins with breathtaking views as you stroll through the vineyard, and concludes with lunch on a private patio overlooking the La Rinconada Vineyard. Lunch features wine tastings from the very magical terroir that is displayed before you.
Where:
Sanford Winery
5010 Santa Rosa Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
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March 13th, 2015 at 8:30 am
The things people leave at the beach!
In 1923, famed film director and producer Cecil B. DeMille left behind the largest movie set ever built, in the sand dunes on the Central California coast near the small town of Guadalupe. The set, named “The City of the Pharoah,” was built for the silent epic “The Ten Commandments.” It consisted of an avenue of 21 sphinxes, four 35-foot-tall Pharaoh statues, an 800-foot-wide temple, and 110-foot-tall gates.
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