Santa Barbara Earth Day festival is held every year in Alameda Park, there used to be three days…read morethis fun event full of helpful Information, now it's just two days, this festival is for all ages, family and dog friendly. In April 22 1970 senator Gaylord Nelson visited Santa Barbara oil spill damage, then Introduced an ill that would created a way to force this Issue onto the national agenda, so we can say that Earth Day was born in the 805 There are over 150 exhibitors from EV cars,trucks, vans and bikes, hand on work shops, three stages with live music and entertainment, kids corner with a climbing tower, a beer and wine garden, a food court, food trucks, free bike valet, free test rides. There is so much to do here while learning about recycling, reducing also composting, it's all about helping save our planet. "Everyday is Earthday"

Did you know that Earth Day was started right here in our little beach town of Santa Barbara?!…read moreHere's a bit of history for ya: "On January 28, 1969, a well drilled by Union Oil Platform A off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, blew out. At the time of the Santa Barbara Channel Oil Spill, it was the largest oil spill in U.S. waters, spewing more than four million gallons of oil and killing thousands of animal life. Today it ranks third in size." (https://sbearthday.org/history) This spill took on national and international coverage when President Nixon came to Santa Barbara to see the spill and cleanup efforts, while Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin ratified a national day for environmental education, which he called "Earth Day." Nixon then established the Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and a bi-partisan Congress adopted the Clean Water Act (1972), Coastal Zone Management Act (1972), and Endangered Species Act (1973). In 1970 and again in 1999, they also greatly strengthened the Clean Air Act, originally passed in 1963. Yet, now more than ever it is important to advocate for the health of our planet due to the constant threat of global warming. Each year since 1970, Santa Barbara has hosted the first (and largest) Earth Day celebration. You have the opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, beach and trail trash pick up initiatives, EV and hydrogen cars, recycled fashion show and art exhibit, and beyond. All in all, it is a good time to show your inner treehugger and hippy side.

The events center hosts everything from sports games to career fairs. The facilities are…read moreconveniently located with parking lot 22 directly across from the venue. The center has lots of seating, lighting, and room for people to enjoy the festivities.

Brett has been working with kids her entire career. She is a highly trained opera singer and an…read moreamazing teacher. The best in town! Highly recommend.

My oldest daughter has been singing with Brett in her young singers club for 5 yrs, and my littlest…read moreone just started the program. The kids gain so much confidence with this program. It's heartwarming to watch them practice at retirement homes and it's truly amazing to see them perform at the end of their 8 weeks. What I love most about this program is that my kids have fun, they are excited to go to class every week, and they have gained the confidence to speak (sing) in public.

A gorgeous, state-of-the-art theater for seeing professional talent in an intimate setting.read more

Amazing lavish productions and professional acting in a unique and mediterranean setting near…read moredelicious restaurants. I still remember the project of Macbeth's ghost at the performance my seniors went to.

I Madonnari Italian street festival happens every year during Memorial Day weekend. This festival…read moreshowcases over 140 colorful and vibrant chalk street paintings. I respect that each artist works hunched over on the ground filling in the template. I commend each and every one of them for the time spent to fill in and showcase the beautiful art work. Be respectful and give them space while walking through. It gets pretty busy due to the holiday, so expect crowds during your visit. Enjoy live music, local food, and a great atmosphere. The mission gift store is also open and worth checking out for souvenirs. Bring your camera, charged up phone, and prepare to capture amazing pictures! If you're impatient and don't care to wait in long lines for food, then bring your own food and have a picnic across the street. Park yourself at the rose garden with the family and relax on the grass. There's also an local vendors selling baked goods and lemonade for sweet treats. Tuesday & Wednesday are the best time to stop by if you want to see the chalk art completed.

I Madonnari is an Italian street painting festival that takes place at the mission every Memorial…read moreDay weekend. I've been twice over the years, with and without kids, and it's a nice, free way to enjoy some outdoor time in beautiful Santa Barbara. The festival gets busy, so it's best to go early if you want to park anywhere close to the mission. My elderly father-in-law went and gave up when he couldn't find parking to meet us at 10:00 on the Sunday morning. We found a spot on the rose garden side, and our kids enjoyed looking at the wonderful variety of roses on our way in. The street paintings are super fun and impressive. They all seem to be sponsored by local businesses, schools, and even families, who hire artists to create temporary paintings on the concrete in front of the mission. The works range in subject matter and artistry, with teenagers working alongside absolute ringers rendering amazing images in chalk and pastels. I've only gone in the middle of the festival, and I like watching the artists at work. I'll bet it'd be cool, though, to walk through all the finished paintings. There are food vendors and other entertainment on the lawn, which we will take advantage of some other year, when our children aren't being moody. I'm charmed by this local festival, and look forward to more Madonnaris in the years to come.

Not a big fan of single sided stadiums but the one has a GREAT argument for it and that is the…read morebeautiful sunset over the Pacific Ocean view!!! Then, on a full moon night, rising up from the left gives an incredible experience, even if the game is not so great!

I was vacationing in Santa Barbara and needed to do a track workout. Luckily for me, I was a half…read moremile from SBCC. The stadium was open with a bunch of people doing stadium stairs workouts and others running or walking on the track. It was a nice lively atmosphere.

State Street Santa Barbara great place to come visit. Los and Los of shops and restaurants to close…read morefrom. The city tour is a must as well by Trolley is a lot of fun, you'll enjoy the history tour.

After going to last years holiday parade (2015) I told myself I wouldn't return after being…read moredisappointed in the lack of creativity going into this parade. This year (2016) my friend talked me into going and of course I wanted to take my son so we could get into the holiday spirit. Did the parade get any better? Well I can honestly say it was much better than 2015! The parade was longer and they did have more participation than last year. The highlights of the parade are usually the big blow up balloons and the marching bands. Other than that you will see a bunch of kids and adults walking down the street. I wish they would have more floats, music, and holiday lights. We definitely need more action and pizzazz! Even the Santa Maria parade gets air time on TV! They must be doing something right. Overall this event is a nice way to kick off Christmas and have fun to get you in the holiday spirit. So go out, have a nice dinner and watch some of the parade to show your support.

Santa Barbara Beer Festival 2017 was a huge event that apparently has been rooted in this community…read morefor years on end, I had just never been in the loop? Very glad to be looped into the festivities this year and see many familiar faces out there having a blast and supporting local breweries. The staff at the entrance of the event were all rugby player volunteers, from what I understand, and while their heart was definitely there, they were a little less professional than they could be. Very glad, though, the festival is set up to help a good, local cause and think they should promote the rugby foundation a little more in the festival advertisements. The beer samplings themselves were great, of course. A lot of the same vendors from the multiple September/October festivals this year were there, including: Captain Fatty's, Rincon Brew, Island Brew, Sierra Nevada, Draughtsmen Ale, Brass Bear, & 3 Window. It was awesome to see, though, the surprise michelada option at M Special and chips and salsa from Mesa Salsa Company. Oh my gosh that green salsa was to die for! The VIP blow up tent was fun and festive and the pizza bread inside was nothing like I'd ever tasted before. I also loved seeing all the men walking around in kilts throughout the event. I wish I got the memo, I'd totally be on board to dress up Oktoberfest like. Next year they should invite everyone to, the pictures would be hilarious! There was life sized Jenga, cornhole opportunities, lots of space to dance or picnic, multiple port-o-potty locations, and live music throughout the day. I thought the venue was beautiful but a little too spaced out for what it contained. I also wouldn't recommend driving unless you get there way before opening and don't mind paying $5. The Uber or Lyft will be safer and well worth the money.

The Santa Barbara Beer Festival is as good as it gets when it comes to beer festivals. It's a…read moregrand ol' time to eat, drink, be merry, hang with friends, and make new friends. The 2010 Santa Barbara Beer Festival is upcoming, and although it's about 4 months away, I'm already getting excited. 2010 Santa Barbara Beer Festival details: Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 12 - 4 pm at Eling's Park. Tickets as well as the list of brewers are not available yet. Parking is $5 and available along Jerry Harwin Parkway. Designated drivers can enter the festival for free! And Bill's Bus will offer free rides. When the list of brewers becomes available on-line, I will edit this review to reflect that update. Santa Barbara Beer Festival 2009: October 17, 2009 My friends and I, all UCSB alumni of course, arrived at Eling's Park about an hour or so before the scheduled opening time of the festival. We turned over our tickets and were given a wristband and a small beer glass, and then waited. As noon approached, the crowd had grown substantially, and included a man in a gorilla suit. It was obvious who the veterans were; those were the ones equipped with necklaces customized to hold the beer glass. Maybe I will try to fashion one this year. Tents peppered the lawn of the park, and my friend's and I devised the strategy to start at the tent farthest from the entrance. It really didn't matter though, because although there were a lot of people at the festival, the lines weren't long, and moved so quickly that it wasn't a hassle. There was plenty of time to try each brewery many times over, and also stop by the sponsors and food vendors as well. The weather was beautiful, clear, sunny, and hot. Definitely apply sunscreen. The food was great; award winning chili, sausages, etc., and the prices were not inflated. The portable bathrooms were not a nightmare, but were surprisingly big and clean, and there were sinks set up outside the restrooms as well. Overall, a great experience at a great venue with great friends. 2009 Santa Barbara Beer Festival Brewers: The Brewhouse Downtown Brewing Company Hollister Brewing Company Island Brewing Company Santa Barbara Brewing Company Telegraph Brewing Company Union Ale Brewing Company Firestone Walker Brewing Company Alaskan Brewing Company Anacapa Brewing Company Beer Guy Blue Moon Brewing Co. Bootlegger's Brewery Cal Poly Brew Crew C.A.R.P. Homebrewers Chau Tien Pale Ale Deschutes Brewery Einhorn Beer Company Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Kona Brewing Company Lagunitas Brewing Company Leinenkugel Lost Coast Brewery MateVeza MillerCoors Moylan's Brewery Nakhon Premium Beer Nectar Ales New Belgium Brewing Company Peroni Pilsner Urquell Samuel Adams Santa Barbeerians Sequoia Brewing Company Shock Top Belgian White Skyscraper Brewing Company Widmer Brothers Brewing Company Wolf Creek Brewing Company 2009 Santa Barbara Beer Festival Music: Debra Farris Band The Kicks The Brewery Boys 2009 Santa Barbara Beer Festival Vendors: Judge's Sausages 2009 Santa Barbara Beer Festival Sponsors: Montecito Bank & Trust 99.9 KTYD Discount Party Rental DSR Audio Santa Barbara Independent SportFence Allied Waste Service MarBorg Industries Santa Barbara Ice Company Santa Barbara Sailing Center Twiin Productions