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☛ UNIQUE EVENTS Inspiring Venues For an alternative to the traditional boardroom, hold your event at a creative meeting space that’s sure to inspire fresh ideas. « 1. Global Gardens ® Santa Barbara’s only food-tasting room featuring Certified Organic Olive Oil and over 50 gourmet food items made with family recipes. Capacity for group: 100 max. 800.307.0447, shopglobalgardens.com «2. Rancho La Patera & Stow House Beautiful gardens and rustic elegance set in a historic ranch located just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Capacity for group: 500 reception, 900 ceremony. 805.681.7216, Stowhouse.com a change of place Historic Hot Spot Whether you prefer ocean breezes or majestic oak trees, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has you covered. Add a bit of Midsummer Night’s Dream to your event at its wooded Mission Canyon setting, or watch the sun « Experience the romance of early Spanish California in the courtyards of this landmark located in the heart of the historic district. Capacity for group: 300. 805.966.1601, Santabarbaramuseum.com which is also operated by the museum. 805.682.4711, sbnature.org Zoo Cool Is your group a bunch of animals? Then they’ll feel right at home at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Leafy gardens and ocean views create a natural, casual habitat for a company picnic. Arrange a behind-the-scenes tour or an up-close encounter with a zoo resident. CSR Alert: Revenues from private events support the zoo’s operation, conservation efforts and educational programs. 805.962.5339, santabarbarazoo.org Ocean Elegance It wouldn’t be Santa Barbara without the Pacific Ocean. Take advantage of it by holding an event on the Channel Cat, an 85-foot catamaran that holds nearly 150 people. A climate-controlled interior, media room, commercial-grade galley and audio-visual presentation system provide the necessary tools. And with a cruising speed of up to 12 knots, afterward you can sail off into the sunset. 805.455.4228, channelcatcharters.com 4. Ship ahoy! Gather your group in the Munger Theater, a replica schooner, at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in the heart of the harbor. 805.962.8404, sbmm.org 5. Saddle up for the historic clubhouse and its adjacent terrace and turf at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, or arrange an exhibition polo match and let the experts show your group why it’s the sport of kings. 805.684.6683, sbpolo.com 6. Rincon Beach Club and Catering is a full-service venue that’s perfect for workshops and seminars with up to 350 attendees. Features a fire pit and a landscaped garden with ocean and mountain vistas. 877.574.6266, rinconcatering.com For location ideas: Co Winning Wines Plenty of sunshine and soft, cool breezes make Santa Barbara’s wines legendary; let your group enjoy the best of all three at Gainey Vineyard. Sip pinot noir in the lush Vineyard View picnic area, or try Santa Maria–style barbecue at the rustic ranch. Smaller groups can get up close with Gainey wines in the Spanish-style tasting room. 805.688.0558, gaineyvineyard.com . as Theatrical Style For a glimpse of Santa Barbara’s past, let The Granada theater host you. Newly restored, the 1920s-era Moorish-style theater sets the scene for special events. With seating for 1,500, its Art Deco auditorium with proscenium stage sees the likes of Renee Fleming, The Chieftains and Yo-Yo Ma. Inquire about the elegant McCune Founders Room. 805.899.3000, granadasb.org nce. Value. Bright I de enie nv CVB ◆ ◆ ◆ Contact the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau + Film Commission at SantaBarbaraCA.com 38 the source | INSPIRING MEETINGS & EVENTS IN SANTA BARBARA COURTESY OF PRA DESTINATION MANAGEMENT; OPPOSITE PAGE: APODACA PHOTO BY NATHANIEL THOMPSON 3. Santa Barbara Historical Museum set at Stearns Wharf, home to the Ty Warner Sea Center (shown above),
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Contents
Why Santa Barbara?
High Impact, High Value
Green & Easy
Dining & Nightlife
Weather in Paradise
Itineraries
Wine Trails Map
Golf
Fun Facts
A Change of Place
Meet & Greet: Planner
Saying “We Do”
Meet & Greet: Bride
Just for Leisure
Santa Barbara Map
News You Can Use
Accommodations
Inspiring Venues
Dining Scene
Intelligent Index
Calendar of Events
Transportation
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