"The company, fortified with impressive singers and artists on many fronts, managed to put the grand in grand opera, while also respecting this opera's emotional vulnerability."
~ "La traviata" Review: Josef Woodard, SB News-Press, March 2011
"The company, fortified with impressive singers and artists on many fronts, managed to put the grand in grand opera, while also respecting this opera's emotional vulnerability."
~ "La traviata" Review: Josef Woodard, SB News-Press, March 2011
Planning your weekend in Santa Barbara can be a challenge only because there are so many wonderful sites, restaurants and special things to do. Opera Santa Barbara is listing below our "top picks" of what to do when visiting our fine town.
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER ACTIVITIES
All of the hotels listed below are offering special "Opera Santa Barbara" rates during our 2010-2011 Season. Mention Opera Santa Barbara when you call to make your reservations.
| The Inn of the Spanish Garden 915 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 866.564.4700 www.spanishgardeninn.com |
Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 800.549.9869 www.hotelsantabarbara.com |
| Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort 633 East Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 To reserve, call Jodi Piccolo at 805-884-8583 www.fpdtr.com |
Upham Hotel & Country House 1404 De la Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-0058 www.uphamhotel.com |
| Jeannine's 1253 Coast Vilage Road and 15 E. Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805-969-7878 www.jeannines.com |
D'Angelo 25 W. Gutierrez St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-5466 |
| East Beach Grill 1188 East Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-965-8805 |
| PICNICS: C'est Cheese 825 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-965-0318 www.cestcheese.com |
Brophy Bros. 119 Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-966-4418 www.brophybros.com |
| Marmalade Cafe 3825 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-683-5246 Recently opened and located in the La Cumbre Plaza shopping center, it's a perfect way to do a little shopping and enjoy a delicious lunch. |
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria 1483 East Valley Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805-565-9393 Located in the "Upper Village" of Montecito, this is an exceptional, rustic Italian eatery. |
| Tre Lune 1151 Coast Village Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805-969-2646 Wonderful, intimate Italian |
Olio e Limone 17 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-899-2699 www.olioelimone.com Upscale Italian |
Via Maestra 42 3343 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-569-6522 Casual, Italian cafe |
| Arigato Sushi 1225 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-965-6074 Creative, innovative sushi |
Bouchon 9 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-730-1160 www.bouchonsantabarbara.com French/Californian |
Ca' Dario 37 East Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-884-9419 www.cadario.net Italian, quaint and rustic. |
| Sojourner Cafe 134 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-965-7922 www.sojournercafe.com Healthy, organic fare in a warm setting |
Opal 1325 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-966-9676 www. opalrestaurantandbar.com California cuisine |
Wine Cask / Intermezzo 813 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-966-9463 www.winecask.com Upscale plus a casual wine bar |
| The Double Dolphin 133 Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-962-2826 www. sbsail.com Water Cruises |
Wine Tours www.sbcountywines.com Check this web site for complete information on the wine country |
Lotusland 695 Ashley Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805-969-9990 www.lotusland.org Incredible gardens |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-4726-6522 www.sbbg.org Native plants in a beautiful setting |
Old Mission Santa Barbara 2201 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-4149 www.sbmission.org Don't miss the tour! |
Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-963-4364 www.sbmuseart.org Wonderful exhibits, permanent collection |
| SB Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta Del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-4711 www.sbnature.org Wonderful wooded setting along Mission Creek |
Contemporary Arts Forum 653 Paseo Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-966-5373 www.sbcaf.org Contemporary, edgy exhibits |
Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, #190 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-962-8404 www.sbmm.org Great exhibits, near the wharf |
| Sea Center 211 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-682-4711 www.sbnature.org Out on the Pier, great place for a walk |
Sandpiper Golf Course 7925 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93117 805-968-1541 www.sandpipergolf.com Incredible course overlooking the ocean |
Glen Annie Golf Club 405 Glen Annie Road Goleta, CA 93117 805-968-6400 www.glenanniegolf.com Nestled in the foothills |
