What Makes Santa Barbara so Special?

Santa Barbara is paradise, we hear it every day. It's not just the natural beauty and the weather, the community of people is quite amazing. 

It's Where People Come Together
It's a place where people come together. After the January 9, 2018 Debris Flow disaster community members wanted to do something to help. A group of volunteers got together to organize a community volunteer response. The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade was formed.

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Since the disaster, the Bucket Brigade has led over 3,000 volunteers into the community to help those directly affected by the debris flow – digging mud and debris out of homes, helping families find lost belongings, cleaning up public open spaces, helping to restore local trails and rescuing endangered oak trees.

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​Even Goats are Welcome at the Beach
We have great dog beaches. One of our favorites is Hendry's Beach, a wonderful place to let your pal roam free and play with the other pups. Imagine our surprise when one day Oliver met a goat. It was a friendly creature, and loved climbing the hillside. ​

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There is even a dog wash station. Shampoo included, just remember to bring a towel. I can't say Oliver is always happy about this part of the beach day, but it sure makes it easy on me.

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Ride a Bike and Then Watch the Peloton

​Santa Barbara is a bike lovers dream. What could be better than riding the Goob Loop in the morning, and then heading out to watch the Amgen Tour Peloton cruise Coast Village Road in the afternoon. 
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Ready for a hill challenge, head up Gibraltar Road. Looking for something flat, grab a beach bike and head to the beach for low tide cruising.

​You can even ride the bike path from Santa Barbara to Ventura along the beach.

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Viva La Fiesta!

Old Spanish Days began in 1924, with the first Historical Parade representing Chumash Indians and the soldiers of Spain and Mexico. There were decorated floats drawn by horses, and Service clubs, such as the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, participating wearing costumes depicting the various historical periods. 
It is now a multi-day event, featuring one of the largest horse parades, El Desfile de los Niños (Childrens Parade), Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado (don't miss the tamales), and numerous other events. 
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I Could Go On and On and On...

See a concert at the Santa Barbara County Bowl.
Grab some spiny lobster at the Saturday Fish Market.
See a film at the newly remodeled Riviera Theatre.
Take a stroll on the pier and look back at the amazing view.
Make a fresh fruit tart with berries from one of the Santa Barbara Farmers Markets.
Check out the summer music festival at the Music Academy.
And so much more....If you run out of ideas why Santa Barbara is so special, give me a call.

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