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2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Sand, Surfingand Sunsets DISPLAY THROUGH JUNE 2017 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Santa Barbara County FAMILY TRIP IDEAS PLAN THE PERFECT CALIFORNIA VACATION GOLF PLAY DYNAMIC COURSES ON THE GOLETA COAST Beach Vacations…It’s all here! sand, surfing and sunsets OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: EXPLORE MILES OF TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE Welcome to GoGoleta.com Mailing Address: Goleta, CA 5662 Calle Real, #204 Goleta, CA 93117 For additional copies: [email protected] or call 805.967.2500, ext. 6 COVER PHOTO BY JAY FARBMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS: JAY FARBMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, LINDA BLUE, BRAGG LIVE FOODS, DACIA HARWOOD, ROB HOFFMAN, VALERIE KUSHNEROV, PETE WOLF Copyright © 2016 Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without expressed written consent from the publisher. Contents of the publication were received or derived from sources deemed reliable, but neither the publisher, its members, staff, or vendors, may be held responsible for any errors therein, or omissions therefrom. GoGoleta #GoGoleta / @GoGoletaCA @GoGoletaCA 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE We are a small coastal community nestled in Santa Barbara County. Incorporated in 2002, Goleta has a Welcome to rich history and community culture. Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands, Goleta offers a unique lifestyle enjoyed by its residents and we always welcome visitors. Goleta, CA Visitors to Goleta find it a charming place to relax, swim, surf, golf, bike, hike, and walk. Goleta beaches are serene, from the Goleta Chamber of Commerce beautiful, and accessible. Miles of bike paths along the coastline provide a great way to enjoy this remarkable scenery. Many locals and visitors enjoy spending their Golf 2 time outdoors at the Goleta Butterfly Grove or Lake Los Community Events 4 Carneros. In Goleta, golfers can tee off with spectacular Lemon Festival 5 coastal views at Goleta’s premier golf courses. Dining Guide 6 Goleta is full of history and culture. Enjoy live arts, A Day in Goleta 8 films, and thought-provoking lectures at University of Monarch Butterflies 10 California Santa Barbara. Tour the Rancho La Patera & Local Fun 12 Stow House run by the Goleta Valley Historical Society. Eco-Tourism 13 Learn about Goleta’s past with the Southern Pacific Outdoor Adventures 14 Railroad at the South Coast Railroad Museum. Gateway to Wine Country 16 Getting Here + Staying Here 17 If you have any questions, please contact us any time. 1 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Three unique courses make Goleta the ultimate golf destination Sandpiper Golf Club Hole No. 10 GolfIf you think golf courses are just different combinations of the property, and the course blends seamlessly with this green grass and sand, you haven’t experienced golf in Goleta. natural footprint. Yes, you’ll find lush fairways and smooth, fast greens. But It’s only a 15-minute drive south to the foothills you’ll also find three distinct courses just a short drive from of Santa Barbara to get to Glen Annie Golf Club. The one another in one of the best vacation spots around. front nine plays around lakes with waterfall features, RANCHO SAN MARCOS (rsm1804.com, 805.683.6334) is and mountain-front holes offer ocean and Channel framed by beautiful mountain and valley views, where Island views. This course is more forgiving than Rancho wild turkeys might be a casual observer to the round. Just San Marcos and is always in great shape. Bonus: There’s a down the scenic San Marcos Pass, GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB great craft-beer selection on the beverage cart; after your (glenanniegolf.com, 805.968.6400) has the Channel Islands round, enjoy drinks on the patio at the Frog Bar & Grill. and Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. And a few paces away, From Glen Annie, travel three miles down Highway 101 the ocean becomes a major player at SANDPIPER GOLF and head straight for the Pacific. That’s where you’ll CLUB (sandpipergolf.com, 805.968.1541), which Golf Digest find Sandpiper Golf Club. On a seaside bluff, this course recently named to its list of the Top 100 Public Golf Courses. boasts ocean and mountain views from every hole — Start at Rancho San Marcos, deep on the valley floor of the you’re closer to the ocean here than on any hole at Santa Ynez Mountains. This Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Pebble Beach. Golf Digest named this 7,000-yard, links-style course is surrounded by beautiful lake and mountain views. course one of the Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses Centuries-old oak trees and historic ranch buildings dot for 2015-2016. 2 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE The Dream 18 Imagine playing these six iconic holes from each course. Share your experiences with #SBdream18 SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB NO. 6 Par 3 – Runs parallel to the Pacifc Ocean, with a view of the coast and Channel Islands NO. 10 Par 4 – The slight dog-leg left makes for a difcult tee shot NO. 11 Par 3 – This tee shot, toward the ocean, is one of the best in California Rancho San Marcos Hole No. 14 NO. 12 Par 4 – This uphill dog-leg right plays 347 yards from the championship tee, which is located of the beach NO. 13 Par 5 – Runs parallel to the Pacifc Ocean; the tee box sits 200 feet above the beach NO. 18 Par 3 – Over the water makes for a tough fnishing hole RANCHO SAN MARCOS NO. 5 Par 3 – It’s all carry over water; the green is large and undulating NO. 6 Par 5 – Plays dead into the prevailing wind NO. 9 Par 4 – A precise tee shot is required with out of bounds right and native grass down the left NO. 14 Par 3 – The signature hole is all carry over a large ravine from an elevated tee NO. 15 Par 4 – A difcult downhill with deep bunkers on the right and a long, narrow green NO. 18 Par 5 – A large bunker complex guards the fairway GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB NO. 1 Par 4 - Uphill, slight dog-leg right, “Toughest Starting Hole in the County” NO. 3 Par 4 – Elevated tee, scenic lake in front of green NO. 7 Par 5 – Set up and approach shots ofer great risk reward NO. 11 Par 3 – Spectacular ocean views from one of the highest elevations on the course NO. 12 Par 4 – A big drive from this Glen Annie Golf Club elevated tee may fnd the green Hole No. 11 NO. 16 Par 4 – Great views of cascading lakes and the city in the distance 3 Goleta BeacH TriatHlon Community JULY 24, 2016 Swim, Bike & Run! The Goleta Beach Triathlon will be held this July. If you are Events interested in participating or volunteering, please visit their website. ON-GOING goletabeachtriathlon.com Farmer’s Market THURSDAYS • 3–6 PM AUGUST SUNDAYS • 10–2 PM Dam Dinner Camino Real Marketplace AUGUST 2016 at Storke and Hollister Avenue A free event for our community to enjoy sbfarmersmarket.org dinner at the Lake Los Carneros Dam. Bring a picnic or purchase it from a local MARCH food truck. facebook.com/DamDinner World of Pinot Noir MARCH 4 - 5, 2016 Goleta Railroad Days The annual wine event is two days of JUNE AUGUST 20 & 21, 2016 in-depth Tasting seminars and excursions, Fiesta RancHera There is something for every rail fan and Grand Tastings, a Burgundy seminar and JUNE 16, 2016 train enthusiast of any age. Families can tasting and gourmet, locally-influenced enjoy free miniature-train and handcar A collaboration with Old Spanish Days and lunches and dinners. rides and other railroad-theme activities. Goleta Valley Historical Society, this fun worldofpinotnoir.com event is a unique opportunity to experience goletarailroaddays.org the gardens of Rancho La Patera & Stow APRIL House under the stars! Guests stroll to SEPTEMBER Santa Barbara Food and Wine sample appetizers and sweets from local Goleta Lemon Festival Weekend restaurants, wineries and breweries. SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2016 APRIL 14 - 17, 2016 goletahistory.org See page 5 for all details. Santa Barbara Food & Wine Weekend showcases the distinct tastes, sights and JULY OCTOBER sounds of the region while also bringing Music at THe Ranch cutting-edge culinary talent from across Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention JULY 12 - AUGUST 17, 2016 • TUESDAYS the country to Santa Barbara at Bacara OCTOBER 9, 2016 A Free Concert Series presented by Goleta Resort & Spa. Goleta Valley Historical Society brings you Valley Historical Society: Summer evenings bacararesort.com/santa-barbara-food-wine- the absolute finest in acoustic traditional are made sweeter by the sound of music music with headline bands, a music weekend-3 in the Rancho La Patera & Stow House competition and family fun. All GaucHo Reunion gardens. Gather to picnic and listen to fiddlersconvention.org some of the best bands in our area. APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2016 Legislative Summit Hosted by the UC Santa Barbara Alumni goletahistory.org Association. Current UCSB students, OCTOBER 13, 2016 42nd Annual Old FasHioned 4tH of July Featuring a panel of local and regional alumni, faculty, staff and general Goleta/ JULY 4, 2016 Santa Barbara community are invited to officials speaking to business issues, An Independence Day celebration tradition participate in a fun-filled eventful weekend. the local economy, and jobs. since 1974: Our hometown festival goletavalley.com allgauchoreunion.com featuring live music, entertainment, hayrides, delicious BBQ, games, local MAY artists, classic cars, old engine show and NOVEMBER Santa Barbara Public Gardens MontH plenty of family-friendly fun. Goleta’s Finest Throughout the month of May, visit Rancho goletahistory.org NOVEMBER 18, 2016 La Patera & Stow House as part of Santa Goleta’s Finest celebrates the contributions Goleta Fireworks Festival Barbara’s Public Gardens Month.
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