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A pristine natural preserve that is perfect for time alone, exercising or taking the dog out for a walk is located super close to your Santa Barbara home! The Douglas Family Preserve is largest area of coastal open space within Santa Barbara city limits. This special park consists of 70 acres of open, undeveloped earth that sits above the Arroyo Burrow Beach with a walking trail loops the park perimeter with many smaller... Read More »
Attention all movie goers, film junkies and admirers of theatre! If you enjoy following some of the best modern films and the actors who make them successful, you'll likely be interested in a special Evening with John Cusack coming up this week, live in Santa Barbara. On Wednesday, May 16 at 8pm, Mr. Cusack will be in conversation with film critic Leonard Maltin, longtime contributor to Entertainment Tonight, at the Campbell... Read More »
Want to add a little sparkle to your life? Then take note because Red Dot Film Studios and the the 2012 Miss California United States Beauty Pageant will be making its home in Santa Barbara this weekend! If you enjoy contests and pageants, Maureen McDermut suggests you might want to snag tickets to this event featuring contestants between the ages of 13 to 55 and representing more than 100 cities in California. The participants... Read More »
Sometimes the thing you need most in spring is to clean out your Santa Barbara home and make a little more space for all of that spring sunshine and fresh air. Maureen McDermut knows that the spring cleaning process is that much more enjoyable when you have a place to take those old belongings that only take up space and gather dust in your home. While it may look like madness right now, once you’ve donated your old... Read More »
This weekend will bring opportunities to appreciate and admire the creative works of many artistic women authors who will be here, live in Santa Barbara, according to Maureen McDermut. On Saturday, May 5th, the 7th annual Women’s Literary Festival will take place all day at Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort near your Santa Barbara home. Maureen McDermut suggests if you are interested in writing and reading, you... Read More »
You’re born and raised in California but never tried to surf? If you’ve always wanted to learn, Santa Barbara Adventure Company is making it easy for you to brave the board and waves near your Santa Barbara home this Spring. Just in time for beach season, SBAC is offering surfing lessons for beginners from 10am-2:30pm this Saturday, May 5th. What a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Why not try your luck at... Read More »
May is almost here and with it the arrival of even longer days full of a natural ambiance at home in Santa Barbara that can’t be found at any other time of year. Maureen McDermut suggests that now is the perfect time to pull out your two-wheeler and get out for a fresh air spin to boost your spirits and your health. If you live in Santa Barbara, bicycling is your ticket to front seat views of the beautiful, rich panorama... Read More »
Your home in Santa Barbara is springing with the sweet aroma of rain and budding flowers as Spring is just beginning with the late rains bringing moisture to the soil. Now is the time for home gardeners to work overtime to catch up with nature’s bounty. If you live in Santa Barbara, you have a great advantage in The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. To those with a green thumb as well as those who want to develop one, Maureen... Read More »
How long have you been waiting to learn to social dance? If you crave some endorphin-firing, mood-boosting, wholesome recreation, you’re in luck because now you can take swing dance lessons for free. When those swinging blues start to play, don’t be left sitting this one out. Everyone can learn to twist and shout when the genre is swing because there are so many styles to choose from near your Santa Barbara home. Maureen... Read More »
Happily ever after is just around the corner at home in Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo from April 25th to April 29th. Maureen McDermut is sure that families will come to find that fair-y tails do come true while you enjoy farm animals, the petting zoo, sensational fair food, magic and of course, music and dancing. There will be free family entertainment, exhibits, contests and demonstrations, and even midway... Read More »
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