Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Gaviota Kayak/Hike Tour
  Recreation: All day inclusive tour includes a lunch at a secluded resort, all transportation, kayak paddle, beautiful hike, and amazing fun! Tickets are $175 Each or Special Promotion of 2 for $260. Hotel pickup included. Please call for reservations. Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $175.00Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687

• Ongoing -- Touristorica - Historic Downtown Walking Tour
  Historic: An easy stroll let's you experience Santa Barbara's past. Led by trained docents, the tour focuses on significant historic buildings, architectural styles, landscaping and our rich cultural past. Walking shoes and a hat are recommended. Meet on the steps of City Hall, de la Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307

• Ongoing -- Champagne Moonlight Harbor Tour
  Recreation: You'll enjoy the silhouette of the "Santa Barbara Riviera," the light from the city and the twinkling lights from Stearns Wharf. The moonlight will light the way as you paddle/float through one of California's most beautiful harbors. You'll get to enjoy champagne or sparkling cider. Capture the "romance of Santa Barbara." Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $50.00Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687

• Year Round -- Guided Hikes at Bacara Resort
  Recreation: Nestled in the hills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Ranch at Bacara offers various levels of hiking. You will be shuttled from the Resort to enjoy a walk through sunlit trails and travel through avacado and lemon trees. Reservations required. Hiking shoes strongly advised. 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara.
  Fee: $45Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 968.0100 ext. 53808

• Ongoing -- Backstage Tours at the Lobero Theatre
  Performing Arts: The Lobero offers free docent guided tours upon request. Get the inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes of California's oldest, continuously operating theatre. Tour takes approximately 50 minutes and is a great alternative lunchtime activity. 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Daily Phone Number: (805) 966.4946 x 613

• February 1 - May 31 -- Gray Whale Watching
  Recreation: Take a whale watching cruise to the Channel Islands. Along the way see many gray whales as you have never seen them before. You can see them in their true habitats. Please call for more information on location and other details.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 962.2826

• First Monday of Each Month -- Santa Barbara Newcomers Club-Welcome/Orientation
  Reception: The Santa Barbara Newcomers Club provides many get acquainted activities for members including socials, wine tasting, hiking, local heritage & community service opportunities, games & much more. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
  Fee: Free Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.2555

• Each Sunday -- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
  Family Fun: The show is now the only continuous arts festival of original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. Approximately 300 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own works in an informal atmosphere under the palms of Chase Palm Park. All items are original art, created by the artists you meet. The show is held on all Sundays and holidays.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 10 a.m. 'til Dusk Phone Number: (805) 897.1982

• Every Monday -- Wine Cottage Bistro Wine Education
  Wine Education: Join us every Monday for wine education with a winemaker, grower, or wine expert pouring their wines with appetizers paired with wines prepared by our Chef. Visit our website for a complete calendar of wine events. Wine Cottage Bistro 285 South Broadway St. Old Town Orcutt CA 93455 www.winecottagebistro.com
  Fee: $20 per person or $30 for 2Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 934.4546

• Wine Education Series -- Tasting
  Wine Education: Every Monday through 2007 is our wine tasting series at the Wine Cottage Bistro featuring a region, varietal or other kind of theme tasting. Advance reservations are encouraged. 285 South Broadway, Orcutt.
  Fee: $20pp or $30 for 2Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 934.4546

• Second Thursday of Every Month -- Wine Impressions: Sensory Evaluation of Wine
  Wine Education: Share your impressions of wines from around the world. Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory evaluation, and discussion of wines from a particular region. Wine Impressions meets every second Thursday of the month at Artiste Tasting Studio in downtown Santa Ynez.
  Fee: Call for reservations.Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 686.2626

• April 1 - October 31 -- Ventura Thursday Downtown Market
  Family Fun: Scan the booths full of local produce and goods at this seasonal open air farmers market which takes place every Thursday in Downtown Ventura. Main & California Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 652.2089

• Thursdays -- The Grapevine Show
  Wine Education: The first and only radio show dedicated exclusively to the Santa Barbara county wine industry on AM1290 KZBN Radio out of Santa Barbara. The Grapevine Show is hosted by Gabe Saglie. It's live and features local winemakers, winery owners, merchants, chefs and wine events. Tune in on your drives!
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. & 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 453.1209

• First Thursday of Every Month -- First Thursday
  Family Fun: On the first Thursday is a monthly series focused on downtown art and culture. Downtown art galleries will keep their doors open. Music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments will be featured at participating venues. State Street will come alive on with public performances and interactive exhibits. Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098

• Every Friday evening -- Educational Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Co.
  Wine & Food Education: East Beach Wine Company presents a hosted wine tasting and cheese pairing every Friday evening. The selection of wines feature either a specific winery or a specific wine theme. Cheese is selected by the owners of C'est Cheese to pair well with the varietals being poured. 201 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara.
  Fee: $8.00 - $10.00Time: 4 p.m.-7p.m. Phone Number: (805) 899.1535

• Every Saturday -- Ventura Dowtown Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Come pick up lovely veggies and local produce to take home and feast upon at the Ventura Downtown Farmer's Market! Santa Clara & Palm Streets, Ventura.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 529.6266

• TBA -- Tails on the Trail
  Recreation: Join us for a 1 or 3-mile hike, poker walk, fun contests for you and your dog, dog sport and working dog demonstrations, booths, and a raffle at Rancho San Carlos de Jonata in beautiful Ballard Canyon.
  Fee: $5-$15Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.8224

• TBA -- Santa Barbara Wine Cask Futures
  Benefit: Santa Barbara Wine Cask This is a unique opportunity to sample and purchase more than one hundred outstanding wines from Santa Barbara County wineries before they are released to the public. Meet the winemakers, taste the wines, enjoy special futures prices, secure allocations of limited bottles. 813 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara
  Fee: $75 (a portion goes to charity)Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 966.9463

• TBA -- Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival
  Festival: Spring event sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association. More than 80 wineries and restaurants serving exciting tastes and flavors. Live entertainment. Held at River Park, Highway 246, just outside of Lompoc in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 688.0881

• TBA -- 2008 Celebrate Summerland!
  Benefit: The 14th annual tour of Summerland homes and gardens will be complemented with artwork by local artists. Proceeds benefit Summerland Beautiful. The tour includes a free cup of coffee at Cafe Luna & free wine tasting at Summerland Winery. Registration, art show and reception will be held at 2420 Lillie Avenue.
  Fee: $25 in advance; $30 event day; kids $15Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 565.1493

• TBA -- UCSB's First Ever All Gaucho Reunion
  Celebration: UC Santa Barbara is excited to announce the first-ever All Gaucho Reunion. Weekend festivities span April 27- 29. Events include an evening reception, afternoon barbecue, tours, sporting events and other activities. Other groups will be hosting events as well.
  Fee: $35.00 Early Bird special- $50.00 Time: Events run the entire weekend Phone Number: (805) 893.2957