Media Field Santa Guide Barbara Whether you’re just getting to know Santa Barbara for the first time or revisiting old haunts, our media field guide will help you identify destination essentials Santa Barbara is a rich environment for creating memorable experiences and inspiring compelling stories. This collection of key facts and story starters is designed to inform and enhance journalistic explorations of our lovely and vibrant habitat, also known as “The American Riviera.” Whether you’re just getting to know Santa Barbara for the first time or revisiting old haunts, our media field guide will help you identify destination essentials and discover off-the-beaten path finds. We’ve highlighted “Indigenous Species” throughout the guide to help you track down uniquely Santa Barbara activities, places and products. We’ve also included “Click Cues” to direct you to online resources where you can find more detailed information and full length press releases on subjects.

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Santa Barbara Basics

anta Barbara is located 92 mi/148 km north of Los community leaders crafted a plan to rebuild the town in the Angeles and 332 mi/534 km south of San Francisco, spirit of its Chumash, Spanish and Mexican heritage, imposing spanning 100 miles of pristine California coastline. strict building guidelines that preserve views as much as they Part of the Central Coast region, Santa Barbara evoke history. The result is a cohesive, visually appealing is considered the northernmost part of Southern aesthetic, as well as an easily-navigated city center and SCalifornia and the southernmost part of Northern California. waterfront district. Santa Barbara lies on an east-west axis, a unique twist of Santa Barbara is also well-known for its farm-to-table topography that creates south-facing beaches. cuisine, boutique wineries, beaches, surf culture, hiking and Santa Barbara is known as “The American Riviera,” a biking trails, marine life, art galleries, gardens and estates, comparison to the French and Italian Riviera areas, sharing festivals and luxury resorts. The northern county is home to the same dramatic mountains, sparkling seas, lush gardens, charming small towns surrounded by vineyards, fields and white-washed buildings, red tile roofs and abundant sunshine ranches, and a rugged, remote coastline. Santa Barbara of these Mediterranean counterparts. offers a diverse mix of up-market and down-home, making Santa Barbara’s architectural style is a key defining feature. it an affordable, accessible and appealing destination for After an earthquake in 1925 leveled much of the town, a wide range of budgets and interests.

5 anta Barbara County spans the communities of Carpinteria in the south to Santa Maria in the north, with the City of Santa Barbara as the major hub and Sthe heart of “South County.” When locals say “North County,” they are referring to the wine country and towns of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton, Lompoc, Los Alamos, Guadalupe and Santa Maria. South County includes Goleta (home of University of California Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. It generally takes 30-45 minutes to reach wine country from downtown Santa Barbara, depending on where you go and which scenic route you take. Highway 101 offers a gorgeous coastal drive, while Highway 154 The Lay of the Land

(San Marcos Pass) cuts through the mountains yielding Street runs all the way down to the waterfront, intersecting with dramatic views alongside a few intense curves in the road. Cabrillo Boulevard at the base of Stearns Wharf. The Cabrillo Bikeway, a beachfront bike and footpath, stretches along Click Cue: Cabrillo Boulevard from East Beach to the Harbor. In addition Go to “Explore Cities” on SantaBarbaraCA.com for to wide, sandy beaches, the waterfront area is dotted with descriptions of each city in the county. hotels and eateries and is the launch for sea-faring pursuits Neighborhood Watch like kayaking, whale watching and sailing. A couple of particularly fun and funky neighborhoods The Downtown Historic Arts District and the Waterfront District are the most popular places for visitors to Santa are worth a detour from the main drags of State Street and Barbara, which makes perfect sense because of the high Cabrillo Boulevard. The Funk Zone is a mixed-use area east concentration of the region’s top attractions in these areas. of State Street (between State and Garden and Yanonali and Both are easily walkable, and connected by the Downtown- Mason Streets) by the waterfront that used to be an industrial Waterfront Electric Shuttle. State Street (between Sola and and manufacturing hub. Now it’s known for its eclectic mix Gutierrez Streets) is considered the heart of downtown, lined of artists, surfboard shapers, skilled craft workers as well as with shops, cafés, museums, galleries, day spas and theaters. locally-owned shops, art studios, galleries and wine tasting The self-guided Red Tile Walking Tour is an excellent way rooms. SoCo, the neighborhood south of Cota Street (just a to get acquainted with downtown and local history. The tour few blocks east of State Street), showcases the bohemian of 22 architectural and historic landmarks, including the side of Santa Barbara with urban wineries, a microbrewery, stunning County Courthouse and El Presidio de Santa coffee house, hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants, art Barbara State Historic Park, is contained to 12 blocks. State galleries, vintage clothing shops and more.

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10 Iconic SB Experiences

Everyone loves a top 10 list. Here’s our top 10 of the most iconic Santa Barbara experiences. Most of these classics happen to be free, and if they do have a cost, it’s nominal. That means you can live it up like a local whether you’re just passing through for a day, cutting costs by camping at the beach or retreating luxuriously at an exclusive resort.

1 Soak up local culture, shop and dine on State Street. Hit the beach for a sun, swim or surf—East Beach is a 7 hot spot for volleyball, Leadbetter is a family-friendly Take in 360° views of downtown from the fave and Butterfly Beach is perfect for people watching. 2 Santa Barbara County Courthouse clock tower. Meander through the downtown Farmers’ Market Step back in time at Mission Santa Barbara and stop 3 (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and meet the local growers to smell the roses at the Mission Rose Garden. 8 while sampling their seasonal bounty. Discover Santa Barbara’s Spanish roots at El Presidio 4 Hike to Inspiration Point from the Tunnel Road trailhead. de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. 9 Savor sunset from the bluffs of the Walk (or bike) along Cabrillo Boulevard and take 5 10 Douglas Family Preserve. a stroll onto Stearns Wharf.

Watch fishermen unloading their catch and dine 6 on fresh seafood at Santa Barbara Harbor.

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Sustainable Tourism

“Green” isn’t just a buzz word in funds important urban-creek Santa Barbara. Protecting the natural restoration projects. Click Cue: Our GreenSantaBarbara.com world has been a local passion ever The Santa Barbara Car Free Project, microsite provides a helpful since a grassroots environmental created by the Santa Barbara County planning resource for the sustainably- movement emerged in the 1960’s. Air Pollution Control District, presents minded and eco-passionate traveler. From exploring car-free and eating locally- In fact, one of the nation’s first Earth Day car-free alternatives for travel to and sourced foods to experiencing nature celebrations was held here in 1970. from Santa Barbara and a guide to preserves and embracing home-grown Today, local governments, non-profit experiencing and exploring Santa businesses, visitors can tread lightly and organizations and residents continue to Barbara car-free. give back while enjoying our little pocket of paradise. work together to maintain our sustainable community and preserve the natural Click Cue: The SantaBarbaraCarFree.org elements that make Santa Barbara so website offers maps and walking special. Visitors are actually helping our tour itineraries, Amtrak discounts, car-free efforts, too—a portion of the hotel tax resources and special vacation packages.

11 Santa Barbara Wine Country was the real-life set of the wine-infused, Oscar-winning film Sideways. Sip & Savor: A Taste of Santa Barbara

anta Barbara offers a distinctly goodness can be washed down—or well-drained soils and plentiful sunshine, regional and utterly delicious elegantly complemented by—local along with unusual east-west-running epicurean experience. Fresh, wines and microbrews. A complimentary mountain ranges that funnel cool seasonal produce grown in culinary travel guide, Sip & Savor: A Taste ocean air and fog to the vines, nearby fields is readily available of Santa Barbara, is available for visitors moderating temperatures and extending Sat daily farmers’ markets, farm stands and interested in digging into the local food the growing season so that grapes of local grocery stores. Fresh catch from and wine scene. exceptional ripeness, flavor and the Santa Barbara Channel is served balance result. The region’s colorful cast up in local eateries, and you can even Click Cue: Go to “Food & of cutting-edge winemakers produces Drink” and “Sip & Savor” on buy seafood right off the boat at the superb pinot noir, chardonnay, syrah, SantaBarbaraCA.com for Santa Barbara Harbor. Local chefs work more info. You can also download the sauvignon blanc and at least 60 other their magic with the bounty of ingredients digital Sip & Savor guide. varietals. The broad array of grapes that at their fingertips and create seasonal thrive here is due in part to the diversity dishes that highlight scrumptious specialty It’s A Wine, Wine World of microclimates — temperatures get ingredients like mission figs, Meyer Currently home to more than 175 one degree warmer every mile traveled lemons and Santa Barbara spot prawns. wineries and 22,000 acres of vineyards, inland from the coast. The county Walnut and olive oils, family farm finished Santa Barbara Wine Country was the currently has four American Viticultural beef, wild mushrooms and free-range real-life set of the wine-infused, Oscar- Areas (AVAs)—Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, eggs add to the local bounty. All that winning filmSideways. The area offers Continued on next page >

13 SHAUNA FRIEMOTH / SEASONS MAGAZINE Sip & Savor: A Taste of

Sta. Rita Hills and Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, the latter Santa Barbara two representing the coolest and warmest, respectively. Continued One of the simplest ways to explore wine country is to focus on one of the five wine trails: Foxen Canyon & Alisos Canyon Roads, Santa Ynez & Los Olivos, Santa Maria Valley, Brew Buzz Solvang Loop and Sta. Rita Hills Loop (Buellton and Lompoc). Santa Barbara’s seven microbreweries give beer lovers Eleven wine production facilities and tasting rooms are a tasting trail of their own. On the south side, Carpinteria conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara is home to the Island Brewing Company production on the Urban Wine Trail, offering a great alternative for those facility and tasting room. In Santa Barbara, Union Ale, who want to taste but don’t have time to drive to the wine The Brew House and Santa Barbara Brewing Company country. Tasting tours, winemaker dinners, wine festivals and are lively, full service restaurants pouring their own beers harvest parties are some of the many ways to experience as well as international brews. Telegraph Brewing Santa Barbara Wine Country. Company has a tasting room in SoCo, is sold in select local markets and is served in local restaurants and bars. Click Cue: The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Always hopping Hollister Brewing Company opened Association produces a free-for-the-asking wine map and presents wine touring resources online its doors May 2007 in Goleta, near the university, and at SBCountyWines.com. offers gastropub fare along with beers made onsite. And in Buellton, Firestone-Walker Brewery’s Taproom restaurant features their four award-winning beers, in addition to four alternating beers, on tap. Our natural playground of mountains, hills, ocean, lakes and streams basks in sunshine 300 days a year...

utdoor adventure is part of Santa Barbara’s DNA. Our natural play- ground of mountains, hills, ocean, lakes and Ostreams basks in sunshine an average of 300 days a year, and locals and visitors alike take full advantage of our high-octane paradise. Mountain bikers roll down rocky trails in the rugged Santa Ynez Mountains, equestrians trot along breathtaking shorelines, fishermen cast their lines into the sea and kayakers paddle into sea caves at the Channel Islands National Park & Marine Sanctuary 25 miles off-shore. Rock climbers scale challenging cliffs, hang-gliders launch from beachside bluffs, hikers plunge

Active Adventures

into trailside swimming holes and sailors and major brands Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax Surfing Museum, which opens to the unfurl their spinnakers in and Al Merrick’s Channel Islands Surf- public free of charge every Sunday. It’s the Santa Barbara Channel. Surfing, boards all call Santa Barbara home. also just a short walk away from the flag- golfing, birding, camping, whale World champions Kelly Slater and Shaun ship Channel Islands Surfboards retail watching, skateboarding, snorkeling Tomson currently live here. Legendary surf store, which is a destination unto itself for and SCUBA diving also dominate Santa spots Rincon, The Ranch and Jalama surf aficionados from around the globe. Barbara’s roster of outdoor pursuits. and living legends George Greenough, Click Cue: Read the “Find Your Bruce Brown (Endless Summer) and Stoke in Santa Barbara” press Click Cue: Renny Yater also helped put SB on the release in the Media section of Go to “Outdoor Recreation” on map. This rich history is preserved and SantaBarbaraCA.com for the full scoop. SantaBarbaraCA.com for info on adventure outfitters. the story told via the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s permanent Surf’s Surf’s Up Up! exhibition. The multi-media exhibit Santa Barbara’s surf culture tends to features artifacts, photos, classic fly under the radar, but the region has surfboards and other memorabilia, always played an influential role in the along with video clips and oral histories. international surf scene. Pro surfers Tom Another vital source of Santa Barbara Curren, Bobby Martinez and Kim Mearig surf culture is the funky Santa Barbara

17 Santa Barbara’s manageable size, easy-going pace and friendly locals add to the family travel experience — no lines, no expensive admissions, no hassles.

Family Time

hether parents have course! The County is home to three of opportunities to get in touch with the tots or teens in tow, California’s 21 missions: Old Mission Santa wild side. From the Ty Warner Sea Santa Barbara is Barbara, La Purisima Mission State Historic Center and the Museum of Natural a crowd pleaser Park and Mission Santa Ines. History to the Carpinteria Tidepools for kids of all ages. In addition to the ever popular and Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm WNature and the great outdoors? Check. Ty Warner Sea Center, Santa Barbara and Ostrich Land, Santa Barbara is Family-friendly museums and historic Zoo, Museum of Natural History and home to a wide assortment of Earth’s attractions? Abundant. Affordable and Maritime Museum, special interests little (and not so little) creatures. The comfortable accommodations? Plenti- can be cultivated at the unassuming picturesque Santa Barbara Zoo ful. Santa Barbara’s manageable size, Carriage and Western Arts Museum, features over 500 exotic animals, easy-going pace and friendly locals South Coast Railroad Museum, Susan including giraffes, elephants and add to the family travel experience— Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum leopards. The California Trails exhibit no lines, no expensive admissions, no and Surfing Museum. complex features threatened and hassles. Hike-friendly mountains, nature endangered California natives like the preserves, recreational lakes, skateboard Click Cue: Go to “Kid Friendly” on California Condor, Channel Island foxes, parks, numerous beaches and scenic SantaBarbaraCA.com for more bald eagles, California desert tortoises family travel resources. bike paths offer endless outdoor fam- and threatened reptiles and amphibians ily fun. 20+ interactive museums and native to the nearby Los Padres National kid-centric cultural attractions promise Animal Planet Forest, underscoring the Zoo’s dedication to engage minds and stoke the imagi- A land of offbeat animal encounters, to preservation and conservation in the nation—all under the umbrella of fun, of Santa Barbara offers families many natural world.

19 ou’ll find culture and creativity around every corner in Santa Barbara—it’s impossible not to notice our community’s Y artistic spirit and passion for the visual aesthetic. It might sound like bragging, but it’s totally true that few cities of Santa Barbara’s small size can match the quality and diversity of its artistic and cultural offerings, which include 50 museums and galleries and a wide range of stellar performance venues like The Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Bowl. The performing arts calendar is busy year-round with local theatre groups, opera and dance companies, chamber orchestras, a

Culture Vulture

symphony orchestra and more taking the Artistic Adventures Brooks Institute of Photography. stage. Artists and musicians from around Santa Barbara offers an array of artistic Sway your hips to the rhythms of Salsa the world make frequent stops in Santa adventures that will tap into your creative music in Santa Barbara Salsa classes Barbara on their touring schedules—the side and leave you feeling inspired. for beginners and intermediates. city is the biggest cultural hub between Watch artists working in their studios, Dance the night away during Tango Los Angeles and San Francisco. Santa which are open to the public year- Wednesdays at the romantic Café Barbara also has a thriving literary scene round by appointment through Santa Buenos Aires. Unearth your inner (authors TC Boyle, Pico Iyer and Sue Barbara Studio Artists. Meet your own garden designer and master gardening Grafton have homes here), and the film inner artiste at Artiste Gallery & techniques with inspiring classes and industry has an equally strong presence. Tasting Studio, a combination art studio/ workshops offered by the Santa Barbara gallery and wine-tasting room in Los Botanic Garden. The Garden also offers Click Cue: Check out “Arts & Olivos. Take a paintbrush in one hand a painting class that teaches how to Culture” on SantaBarbaraCA.com for detailed listings of venues and to dabble on canvas, while holding a capture the structure and beauty of cultural attractions. The “Cultural Corner” wine glass in the other. Rethink the way native wildflowers in vibrant watercolors. section includes a Gallery Hop itinerary you view discarded materials at Art From and list of 10 signature events and festivals. Scrap. Take a photography workshop with Sheppard Photography or the

21 A thriving floriculture industry stretches from the orchid-growing greenhouses of Carpinteria to the flower fields of Lompoc

Gardens & Estates

anta Barbara County’s flower above the city, offering beautiful beds of Ralph Stevens and horticulturists Peter power goes beyond the native plants and 5.5 miles of scenic trails Reidel and Lockwood de Forest. green movement. A thriving that lead past more than 1,000 California Flower lovers can see 20,000 floriculture industry stretches plant species. The extraordinary 37-acre roses in bloom at Rose Story Farm in from the orchid-growing Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito Carpinteria. The working farm is open Sgreenhouses of Carpinteria in the showcases an extravagant collection to the public for tours April-October. south to the seed-producing flower of gardens comprising thousands of The Mission Rose Garden across from fields of Lompoc in the north. Year-round varieties of rare and exotic plants. Casa Mission Santa Barbara is also in full growers like Gallup & Stribling (America’s del Herrero, completed in 1925, is an im- bloom during rose season. largest orchid farm), Cal-Orchid and peccably preserved 11-acre Montecito Santa Barbara Orchid Estate welcome estate designed by renowned local Click Cue: Read the “Flora & Fauna” press release in the Media the public. architect George Washington Smith section of SantaBarbaraCA.com. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is with extensive gardens created by a trio set on 65 acres of sloping foothill land of local legends: landscape architect

23 Santa Barbara’s aphrodisiac credentials are tried and true. Romance

premier destination Hudson to the weddings of modern red carpet regulars include San Ysidro for romance, Santa day leading ladies like Gwyneth Paltrow, Ranch, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Barbara’s aphrodisiac Sandra Bullock and Mira Sorvino. Santa Barbara and Bacara Resort & Spa. credentials are tried Thousands of “regular” couples wed and true. Countless here every year, too. Not only is Santa Click Cue: Read the “Amour Along the American Riviera” press couplesA flock here to woo, wed and Barbara one of the top destination release in the Media section of honeymoon, and to relish in and wedding locations in the U.S., it’s also a SantaBarbaraCA.com to find out more rekindle romance. Santa Barbara is honeymoon hotspot (we have JFK and about Santa Barbara’s romantic side. steeped in romantic history, from the Jackie O. to thank for starting the trend) nuptials of Hollywood icons like Sir and a popular romantic getaway. Luxuri- Laurence Olivier, Clark Gable and Rock ous accommodations popular with the

25 Santa Barbara looks as good in real life as she does on the big screen...

Cinematic Santa Barbara

anta Barbara offers film Endless Summer (1966), The Graduate or watching cutting-edge cinema in lovers, stargazers and (1967), Scarface (1983) and Seabiscuit historic theatres during the Film Festival, history buffs a cinematic (2003). More recently, Santa Barbara visitors will discover that Santa Barbara feast, with a century-long set the stage for the Oscar-winning, looks as good in real life as she does career as a movie backdrop wine-infused comedy Sideways (2004), on the big screen. andS getaway for Hollywood talent. Home Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse (2006) to California’s first major movie studios, and Nancy Meyers’ It’s Complicated Click Cue: Visit Santa Barbara was a modest hub to (2009), as well as supporting scenes SantaBarbaraCA.com/filmtour for Santa Barbara film credits, film’s early pioneers during the silent era. in Hidalgo (2004), Alpha Dog (2006), suggested movie tour itineraries, a But it wasn’t until Cecil B. DeMille shot the Pirates of the Caribbean III: At World’s guide to It’s Complicated locations, sandscapes of Guadalupe in The Ten End (2007) and There Will Be Blood Film Festival information and a list of Commandments that Santa Barbara (2007). Whether scouting sites dating hotels with star-studded histories —including Charlie Chaplin’s gained a reputation for locations worthy back to Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Montecito Inn. of stardom. Since then, the region Commandments (1923), sipping pinot has been cast in classics such as The noir on the Sideways (2004) wine trail

27 An ideal place to expand the mind, pamper the body and soothe the spirit

Good Vibrations

anta Barbara exudes good Harbor View Inn has its own intimate spa hiking trails, massage services, library, vibes, and visitors are encour- facility. In addition to Float, Le Reve and swimming holes and meditation sites. aged to tap into that calming Avia are the top downtown day spas. La Casa de Maria Retreat Center energy. It’s an ideal place to For those looking to continue their in Montecito has been operating since expand the mind, pamper yoga practice while on the road, Yoga 1955 and is open to individuals and Sthe body and soothe the spirit. Retreat Soup and Santa Barbara Yoga Center couples for private spiritual retreats in centers, yoga studios and day spas offer a broad range of daily classes and addition to their ongoing calendar of abound. The Bacara Resort & Spa and cater to traveling yogis with mats for rent. specialized retreats. Om… Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Perched in a tranquil mountain setting Barbara sit at the high end of the resort overlooking the Pacific, White Lotus Click Cue: spa category, while many boutique Foundation is the place to go for Go to “Spas & Wellness” on SantaBarbaraCA.com hotels and smaller properties offer spa personal yoga retreats, group retreats for company listings. services onsite or in-room. Canary Hotel and yoga training courses. Guests are partners with neighboring Float Spa, and invited to take advantage of the grounds’

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Shop ‘Til You Drop

hopping in Santa Barbara two city blocks from Canon Perdido galleries and home décor shops, and is pure bag-filling pleasure, Street to Ortega Street. Smaller fountain- the Upper Village also has a cluster of whether you are on the hunt adorned paseos like La Arcada Court, charming shops including the iconic for vintage accessories, Victoria Court, El Paseo and Arlington Wendy Foster-Pierre Lafond boutiques. original art or stylish souvenirs. Plaza are big on ambiance and offer Summerland and Carpinteria are the SEven window shopping is rewarding. eclectic shops and eateries. On up- go-to shopping spots for antiques and Inviting open air malls and a pedestrian- per State Street, La Cumbre Plaza is an home and garden wares. friendly downtown lined with shops upscale, outdoor shopping mall with and cafés invite you to wander along, dozens of retailers including Tiffany & Click Cue: “Shopping” listings exploring at a slow, leisurely pace (a.k.a. Co., Louis Vuitton and Macy’s. By the for the entire county are on SantaBarbaraCA.com. Santa Barbara speed). Downtown State waterfront, The Funk Zone is a hotbed Street is full of locally owned boutiques of surf shops and beach wear. In with a smattering of chain stores mixed Montecito, Coast Village Road (Santa in. Paseo Nuevo is the retail core of Barbara’s mini version of Beverly Hills’ downtown, an open air mall that spans Rodeo Drive) offers luxury boutiques,

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Santa Barbara Originals

anta Barbara is a hotbed opened in Santa Barbara in the 1957, throw from the legendary Rincon surf for entrepreneurs, innovation, and today, it is the only remaining of break. The flagship retail store in Santa originals and “firsts.” the once controversial chain which Barbara’s Funk Zone, one block from the The original #1 Motel 6 fell into disrepute during the civil rights beach, is the only place in the world opened in Santa Barbara movement because of its name. where you can purchase Santa Barbara Sin 1962 and is still operating today, The idea for McDonald’s Egg McMuffin branded CIS apparel. Another famous offering affordable lodging just steps was hatched in Santa Barbara in 1968 surf brand, Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax was from the beach. Freshly renovated, by longtime franchise owner, the late invented in 1972 in Goleta by chemist it was the first of the hotel chain’s Herb Peterson. The Tri Tip cut of beef Nate Skinner and surfer Frederick Charles properties to unveil their new modern originated on the Central Coast in the Herzog III. The brand remains a leading look in 2009. In 1970, Kinko’s started as 1950s, and is best known today served surfboard (and now snowboard) wax a copy shop in an 8-by-12-foot storefront in “Santa Maria-style” barbecue. producer from its Carpinteria headquar- next to a hamburger stand in Isla Vista Al Merrick, arguably the world’s ters. Decker’s Outdoor Corp., the com- catering to University of California Santa most famous surfboard shaper, started pany behind UGG Australia Footwear, Barbara students. Today, it’s part of the Channel Islands Surfboards in Santa Bar- Simple Shoes and TEVA sandals, global FedEx Kinko’s brand. bara in 1969, and their surfboard factory is is headquartered in Santa Barbara, too. The original Sambo’s restaurant currently located in Carpinteria, a stone’s

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Pop Culture Cred

he American soap opera Santa Teresa, where private investigator Ranch. The Julia Child rose, named “Santa Barbara” (1984-1993) Kinsey Millhone lives and works, is based in her honor, is planted in the Mission was set in Santa Barbara. on Santa Barbara. The sights, scents Rose Garden as well as Rose Story The show was hugely popular and sounds she describes are pure Farm in Carpinteria. overseas and it introduced Santa Barbara, including the beach Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Tpeople around the world to Santa front path where Kinsey jogs and is located in northern Santa Barbara Barbara. The current cult-hit TV show the Spanish style homes. While State County. His fans continue to make the “Psych” is set in Santa Barbara as well. Street keeps its name, she made slight drive on Figueroa Mountain Road to see The lead character is a “psychic changes for some other recognizable the gates and pay their respects to the detective” for the Santa Barbara Police locales, for example, Montecito is King of Pop. Department. While some scenic “Montebello” and Goleta is “Colgate.” b-roll was filmed of Santa Barbara, The late Julia Child lived in Santa Click Cue: Watch the “Inside Santa Barbara” web videos on the USA Network show is actually Barbara, shopped at the farmers’ SantaBarbaraCA.com to find out filmed in Canada. markets, frequented local restaurants and where high profile local residents like actor Sue Grafton, author of the best- actively gave back to the community. Rob Lowe, reality TV star Andrew Firestone selling crime fiction “Alphabet Series” Some of her favorite places to dine and Iron Chef Cat Cora like to eat, drink and play in their home town. (A is for Alibi, B is for Burglar…), is a Santa included La Super Rica Taqueria, Wine Barbara resident. The fictional town of Cask, Downey’s, Lucky’s and San Ysidro

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