{"id":1062,"date":"2012-10-08T18:12:30","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T18:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teemoore.com\/?p=1062"},"modified":"2012-10-12T14:58:04","modified_gmt":"2012-10-12T14:58:04","slug":"santa-barbara-top-ten-picks-when-not-playing-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/teemoore\/golf\/1062\/santa-barbara-top-ten-picks-when-not-playing-golf","title":{"rendered":"Santa Barbara: Top Ten Picks When Not Playing Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"

In no order of preference and not associated with David Letterman, here\u2019s my Top Ten things to do when not playing golf in Santa Barbara:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sample the Urban Wine Trail.<\/strong> Within blocks of downtown and the beach, there\u2019s a terrific collection of wineries representing the finest wines produced in Santa Barbara County. Visiting Jaffurs Wine Cellars, we savored its syrah.<\/li>\n
  2. Mission Santa Barbara<\/strong>. Dubbed the \u201cQueen of the Missions,\u201d this landmark Franciscan mission lent a stirring lesson in the area\u2019s and California\u2019s rich early history.<\/li>\n
  3. Botanic Garden. <\/strong>Nestled along scenic Mission Canyon, <\/strong>this was a sleeper attraction for its 65 acres of native California flora including a majestic Redwood forest.<\/li>\n
  4. Shopping on State Street<\/strong>. You could leave your purse or wallet in the hotel safe and still enjoy the people watching at this stylish hub of shops, boutiques and restaurants.<\/li>\n
  5. Sterns Wharf & Santa Barbara Harbor.<\/strong> The West Coast\u2019s oldest operating wharf, this was another great walking around spot with shops and dining and gratis scenic views.<\/li>\n
  6. The Funk Zone. <\/strong>No, not Fred Funk but instead an eclectic coterie of artists, surfboard shapers, shops and antiques.<\/li>\n
  7. Brew Trek<\/strong>. Not as plentiful as the wineries, there\u2019s still a nice collection of regional micro-breweries. We enjoyed the Santa Barbara Blonde<\/em>–hey, that\u2019s a brew!<\/li>\n
  8. <\/strong>\u2018Channel\u2019 Julia Child. <\/strong>Noting the 100th anniversary of the iconic chef\u2019s birth and Santa Barbara native, we visited one of her favorite and more humble Mexican eateries, La Super Rica Taqueria.<\/li>\n
  9. Leisurely Country Drive. <\/strong>Take your time, ease off the pedal and enjoy the sights, sounds and sips of this acclaimed wine-growing region.<\/li>\n
  10. Be Surprised.<\/strong> Unplanned happenstances often are the most memorable on any trip; Santa Barbara and its friendly environs won\u2019t disappoint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    For more information, visit www.santabarbaraca.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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