| 07/02/2009 July 2009 Short Cuts: Santa Barbara Travel News & Story Ideas |
NEW NOISE ROCKS SANTA BARBARA OCTOBER 2009 — New Noise Santa Barbara, a three-day music and digital media conference & festival, makes its sonic debut October 8-10. New Noise will showcase emerging and established bands, host educational panels on the music industry's hottest topics, present esteemed experts from all walks of the business and serve as a place for players big and small to connect and plot the future of sound. Equal parts classroom and playground, participants can delve into intelligent discussion and networking by day and rock out to live music at downtown venues by night. With an emphasis on music, technology and the industry's emerging "green" movement, New Noise will feature unparalleled information, education and networking opportunities for conference badge holders—music industry and technology professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, managers, agents, producers, lawyers, publishers and fans. www.newnoisesb.com COMPLIMENTS OF SANTA BARBARA PROMO YIELDS PERKS, UPGRADES AND FREE ACTIVITIES— There is plenty of summer left to take advantage of Compliments of Santa Barbara, a savings program designed to help visitors maximize their summer vacation budgets and get back to the basics. New Compliments offers yield perks and upgrades at 28 participating hotels, restaurants, attractions and events, available through September 30, 2009. There's no expiration date for the Compliments of Santa Barbarachecklist of 20 must-do iconic experiences with zero impact on the wallet.New For Meeting & Conference Planners: Six group-friendly properties offer Compliments of Santa Barbara perks for meeting and conference planners. Participating properties include Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Hotel Santa Barbara, Holiday Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, Marriott Santa Ynez Valley and The Upham Hotel. (Full press release available.) www.santabarbaraca.com/compliments MOD MOTELS — The original Motel 6 (#1), set in Santa Barbara's East Beach neighborhood, was the first property to unveil the classic hotel chain's new, updated look. Motel 6 describes the new "Phoenix" design as "modern, European-style rooms that represent the future of Motel 6 while staying true to the original promise of a clean, comfortable room at the lowest price of any national chain." Rates at the newly renovated property located just one block from the beach start at $119. Another unassuming motel offering simple and stylish accommodations at very affordable rates is Presidio Motel (www.thepresidiomotel.com), an artsy operation at 1620 State Street, walking distance to the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The 16 rooms are adorned with unique vinyl decals created by local artists, and perks like complimentary beach cruisers and free wi-fi add value to the already low room rates. OUTBACK AT THE ALISAL — Alisal Guest Ranch presents Outback at the Alisal September 17-20, bringing a taste of Australia to Santa Barbara wine country. Enjoy gourmet meals including a special wine dinner with Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone (TLC's "Take Home Chef"), BBQ's featuring Australian cuisine, a lakeside lunch, accommodation with wood burning fireplace, unlimited activities including an authentic cattle drive and much more. Package price of $2,495 per couple includes three nights of accommodations in addition to all activities and meals. Guests will also be entered to win a trip for two (including air fare) to South Australia for a cattle drive in August 2010. www.alisal.com CAPITOL CONNECTION— For a limited time, when you book in advance, Horizon Air is offering fares as low as $49 one-way for morning departures between Sacramento and Santa Barbara. www.alaskaair.com. VIVA LA VINO — Elements Restaurant and Catering hosts their 4th Annual Fiesta Wine Tasting in the Sunken Gardens Saturday, August 1 from 4–7pm. Exceptional food from Elements Catering will complement the wines being poured by over 30 local wineries. $45 advance, $60 door. www.elementsrestaurantandbar.com LOCAL DISH — A must stop 'n shop in downtown Los Olivos, Saarloos & Sons (www.saarloosandsons.com) provides a feast for the senses in their decked out "modern vintage" tasting house and interiors boutique offering wine tasting, fab finds for the home and enjoy cupcakes (www.enjoycupcakes.com).Santa Barbara jumps onto the mobile foodie bandwagonwith the new Burger Bus (www.theburgerbus.com), serving up deluxe burgers (and falafel for vegetarians) made from locally sourced ingredients. Helmed by Santa Barbara native Matt Chrestenson, Union Ale Brewing Co. (www.unionale.com) opens July 2009 at 214 State Street. The microbrewery and restaurant will serve fresh, fun food made from scratch—think flatbreads, quesadillas, build-your-own burgers, tacos, salads and wraps. SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LAUNCHES SBNATURE.APP — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History recently published SBnature.app, a free lifestyle and education application for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch that is the museum world's pioneering entry into the iPhone app space. SBnature.app allows people anywhere in the world to experience the magic of Butterflies Alive! (and future exhibitions) and enhances the museum visitors' experience. www.sbnature.org UPCOMING EVENTS
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