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green & easy Sideways Efficiency Organic vineyards in Santa Barbara have Your guide to socially responsible meetings, events and activities PHOTOS BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BILL ZELDIS, MEDEIGHNIA WESTWICK/COURTESY OF MERRYL BROWN, JAY SINCLAIR, REBECCA GARRETT AND JAY SINCLAIR In Santa Barbara, being Green is so 40 years ago: In 1969, an oil spill off the coast galvanized the community and led to the creation of Earth Day. The city has since become one of the nation’s Greenest jewels, with the largest fleet of electric buses in North America and more than 35,000 public trees. Santa Barbara’s wealth of natural resources combined with its giving character make it the ideal setting for socially responsible meetings and events. Treading Lightly Walking is the cool mode of travel in Santa Barbara. Visit SantaBarbara CarFree.org for pedestrian-friendly maps, walking tours and excursions. When you need a lift, check out the Metropolitan Transit District, North America’s largest system of all-electric vehicles (sbmtd.gov). Or go for two wheels: Ranked among the nation’s top 20 counties for bicycle commuters, Santa Barbara boasts a vast network of bike paths. nce. Value. Bright I de enie Download a nv bike map at ◆ ◆ ◆ sbbike.org. Co a reputation for excellence. For example, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, pioneered by Richard Sanford, has produced fine, sustainable wines for nearly 40 years. “We’re totally committed to sustainable agriculture, environmental responsibility, ecologically responsible packaging and Green building,” Sanford says in the guidebook Hometown Santa Barbara. Other Santa Ynez wineries dedicated to environmental stewardship include Presidio Vineyard & Winery, Demetria Estate, Ampelos Cellars & Vineyard, and Sunstone Vineyards and Winery, to name a few. Plan a tour and learn the ins and outs of sustainable and biodynamic winemaking. Waterfront Electric Shuttle Certified Green Businesses that earn a certificate from the Green Business Program (GBP) of Santa Barbara County (greenbizsbc.org) have made a commitment to go beyond simple recycling. They’ve also taken steps to reduce waste and pollution, conserve energy and water, and buy Green products. One particularly Green spot is Bren Hall at the University of California at Santa Barbara, which received the LEED Platinum Award for being the Greenest laboratory building in the United States. . as CVB ✱ Contact the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau + Film Commission at SantaBarbaraCA.com 10 the source http://www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org http://www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org http://www.sbmtd.gov http://www.greenbizsbc.org http://www.sbbike.org http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.com

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The Source: Inspiring Meetings & Events In Santa Barbara 2010
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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