| Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
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Spread across a knoll overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens features a variety of animals from around the world, a petting zoo, a train ride and 30 acres (12 hectares) of botanical gardens. Of the many species found at the zoo, 14 are part of an international species survival plan.
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Phone: 805-962-5339
Web: www.santabarbarazoo.com
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| Solvang
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A famous Danish community, offering shops, boutiques and many wonderful bakeries. Located 50 minutes north on 101 - the largest city in the Santa Ynez Valley. There are 300 or so stores, many of them contributing to the collective European architecture and attitude of "Little Denmark".
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Web: http://www.solvang.org/
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| Stearns Wharf
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Stearns Wharf, the West Coast's oldest operating wooden pier, offers a seafood market, wine-tasting, restaurants, gallerias and shops. Built in 1872 as a shipping terminal by lumber company owner John P. Stearns, the Wharf first made Santa Barbara accessible by sea. Today it has evolved into one of Santa Barbara's biggest tourist attractions with its seaside location, interesting shops and great fresh seafood restaurants. Stearns Wharf is also the home of the Sea Center museum, the embarking point of many leisure and tourist vessels.
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Web: http://www.stearnswharf.com/
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| The Condor
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Coastal cruises, whale watching, sport fishing and boat and jet ski rental are all available at the Sea Landing.
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Phone: (805) 963-3564
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| Whale watching
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Between late February and mid-May, visitors can watch the migration of the grey whales travelling north through the Santa Barbara Channel to feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Many tours are available. Please contact the Concierge for more details.
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| Mission Santa Barbara
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Known as the "Queen of the Missions", the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara houses a museum and a gift shop.
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Phone: (805) 682-4713
Web: http://www.sbmission.org/
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| Los Olivos
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Take an afternoon stroll down Grand Avenue in Los Olivos for a mix of classic and contemporary, including Gallery Liz Montana, Cody Gallery, Gallerie d'Esperance, Judy's Fine Art Collection, Gallery Los Olivos and Pony Tracks. Try the local wine-tasting room, which offers an abundant array of local wines in a one-stop shop.
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Web: http://www.losolivosca.com/
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