Santa Barbara, CA – May 8th, 2013. SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals. Every quarter, SBAOR ranks Realtors by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums.
One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;
“The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I’ve had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I’m grateful to be recognized by SBAOR.” said Reaume.
Barbara Reaume understands the drive to own a home; she draws from 30 years of experience as an established realtor. Home buyers looking for the best places to buy a home in Santa Barbara, consider speaking with a top 100 realtor from SBAOR. Selling your home without a realtor is time consuming and often leads to legal issues.
Barbara Reaume is a real estate expert working for Coldwell Banker Montecito. She started her career as a real estate agent in 1984 and offers over 3 decades of experience in real estate sales. Specialties include Montecito real estate, Santa Barbara real estate, Santa Barbara homes, real estate financing In Santa Barbara, Montecito relocation, Santa Barbara relocation, short sales and foreclosures. Do you have specific questions about buying or selling real estate in the Santa Barbara area? Ask to be setup on Barbara's email-based home search to get instant alerts on price reductions and new Santa Barbara homes for sale in the area. Contact Barbara Reaume by email ([email protected]), phone (805-610-5403) to find out the value of your home, discuss your options. Connect on Google+ https://plus.google.com/103753350598984606081/about
At the Eagle Inn, we know that you choose us of all the places to stay in Santa Barbara because of our local ownership and attention to detail.
Consistent with what you expect from Santa Barbara boutique hotels, we are concerned that you enjoy your whole trip, not just get a good night sleep. Hotels in Santa Barbara, as well as the restaurants, are attuned to the local ingredients and artisans. To compliment your stay at our bed and breakfast in Santa Barbara, CA, we would like to recommend some restaurants that represent the different aspects of Santa Barbara’s personality.
Chuck’s Waterfront Grill Since you’ve picked one of the hotels in Santa Barbara by the beach; you will likely enjoy eating at a restaurant with an ocean view. About a 15 minute walk from the Eagle Inn, right on the marina and just off the beach, you’ll find one of the best Santa Barbara seafood restaurants –Chuck’s Waterfront Grill. They are open for lunch and dinner, closed from 3:00 to 5:00. They have a versatile kids’ menu, burgers and an extensive seafood selection. They also offer local beers from Firestone and Telegraph Brewing Company, as well as a huge selection of local wines, following the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail and will even give you a map to visit some of the featured wineries. Like them on Facebook.
The Neighborhood Bar and Grill About a block away, come find out why the Neighborhood Bar and Grill is reported as being thebest happy hour in Santa Barbara. They offer ping pong and foosball tables, as well as billiards and bean bag toss. ”The Hood” is known for having the best Jukebox in town. Hungry after 11pm? This is the only bar on west beach that serves food up until midnight. The Neighborhood features 15 beers on tap and a full bar – not the fruity kind. A REAL beer and a shot (or stiff drink) kind of place. The Hood is a friendly, feel good place for all ages 21& over. After relaxing at your favorite Santa Barbara B&B, stroll down and get lunch or dinner at The Hood; pizza, salad, sandwiches, Nathan’s hot dogs, and burgers with your choice of beef, turkey or veggie patty. They have 6 kinds of fries! Now that’s a bar menu! Like them on Facebook.
Bouchon Santa Barbara Come check out a top pick by Santa Barbara.com Restaurant Guide, and a Santa Barbara Independent Foodie award winner. Right up State Street, bouchon follows an “as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible” approach with their ingredients, including a Tuesday tour of the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market with Chef Greg Murphy. If you are enjoying your stay at one of the premier boutique hotels in Santa Barbara, you will enjoy your “foodie stroll” and dinner at bouchon, a local favorite Santa Barbara wine country cuisine. Like them on Facebook.
Wine Cask Affiliated with Bouchon, the Wine Cask provides an extensive menu of wines by the glass and varied food menu, including unique touches like smoked eggs served on the salad Lyonnaise. But this is only one reason that the Wine Cask received a top 4 rating by Zagat. This restaurant in Santa Barbara is truly a local gem worthy of The Eagle Inn’s praises. Ask the staff to recommend one of the many starters or selections for the cheese & charcuterie plate. They change the menu seasonally and include signature cocktails. Located close to downtown (walking distance from most local Santa Barbara hotels) this Santa Barbara restaurant is a local hot spot for movies stars like Rob Lowe and Julia Luis Dreyfus. Presidio State Park is just a block away and is a great option for an after dinner stroll. The Wine Cask is tucked back off of the main street, so the patio is a quiet extension of the well-appointed main dining room. Like them on Facebook.
Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro Priorities when the chef is selecting ingredients for the Wine Bistro are “local, organic, then small batch; we want to have fresh and delicious foods”. The Chef’s Table is one of their most interesting offerings. Give them 48 hours notice and Chef Jake Reimer will provide you with a personalized 3, 4, or 5 course meal and the Sommelier will suggest complimentary wines all along the way. This is sure to be a memorablewine bistro experience. They also have daily specials and a kid’s menu with some traditional favorites. Like them on Facebook.
When out exploring Santa Barbara, California, we hope this review assists your decision on where to eat and visit during your stay. We hope you enjoy your visit to lovely Santa Barbara and to any of the restaurants we have recommended. Ask the staff at Eagle Inn about any local events that may be happening on your weekend. Each staff member will usually have an idea for something fun to do or see, locals usually know best!
The Eagle Inn selected three must see Santa Barbara wineries to review the finest ports coming out of the city and Santa Ynez Valley area.
As one of the highest quality hotels in Santa Barbara, The Eagle Inn, has been a luxurious boutique hotel for vacationers and business travelers for many years. The family-owned business offers the intimacy of a Bed & Breakfast combined with the amenities of a major hotel.
The Eagle Inn is also a short distance from many of Southern California’s most luxurious spots. This Santa Barbara Hotel is located just a few blocks from the beach, within driving distance of the mountains, and near Southern California’s most beautiful orchards in the world.
At one time California wine was considered second-rate and inferior to its European counterpart. But after decades of technological advances and agricultural innovation, California wines frequently rank as the best in the world. Alongside Sonoma County, Santa Ynez is one of the main reasons for California’s winery boom.
One of the ways The Eagle Inn strives to ensure guests have a pleasant experience is by reviewing popular local tourist resources each month. Each month our staff features a local resource that may be of value to our guests.
SANTA BARBARA WINERY - Established in 1962, Santa Barbara Winery releases several lines of vintage every year. This year they are rolling out their fourth vintage of Petite Sirah. The grape has had a rather muddled history ever since it was first cultivated in California circa 1890 shortly after being either propagated or identified as a separate variety in France in the 1880′s. It is not Syrah, and there is nothing “petite” about it in terms of grape size or flavor. Many older Petite Sirah vineyards in California are actually “field blends” containing as many as five grape varieties (including Petite Sirah and Syrah). DNA fingerprinting has also shown what we know as Petite Sirah could actually be the ancient Rhone variety Peloursin. Or, as the most popular theory goes, this grape is actually Durif, a cross of Peloursin and Syrah created in France in the 1880′s. Whatever the reason, the name “Petite Sirah” has stuck and the wine became an early favorite in California as the rich, massive wines it produces were a natural favorite when paired with old rancho cuisine featuring grilled meats and vegetables. Santa Barbara Winery sells large and small bottles, samples, as well as many wine accessories. Santa Barbara gift baskets feature an assortment of wines along with local gourmet items. Visit Santa Barbara Winery on Facebook.
OREANA WINERY - Ten years ago Christian Garvin, came across a vacant tire shop and had an idea. Now over a decade later that idea has blossomed into the Oreana Winery; a funky and eclectic winery right next to downtown Santa Barbara. Originally called Cellar 205, Gavin changed the name to Oreana to signify the renegade spirit of the business. Oreana was a term from California’s “Cattle Driving” past and is used for unbranded cattle that become a rancher’s property because they’re on his land. Located just 2 blocks from the beach, Oreana promotes itself as the alternative and libertine innovators in the Santa Barbara region. The off-beat winery offers over 10,000 cases but also has some brands of pinot grigio that are as small as 20 cases. Visit Oreana Winery on Facebook.
GIESSINGER WINERY - At Giessinger Winery, you will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy wine tasting and delicious food in one of the most lush regions in the world. Giessinger Winery was selected for the 2012 Best of Santa Barbara Award in the Wines, Brandy & Brandy Spirits category by the Santa Barbara Award Program. Their high quality, moderately priced wines bring the art of French wine making to the beautiful California countryside in Ventura County and Santa Barbara Coast. Additionally Giessinger has a wine tasting class in conjunction with University of California -Santa Barbara. The course on the health benefits of wines and the process of winemaking (growing/purchasing of grapes, choosing equipment, fermenting, aging and storing). You will learn how to make 5 gallons of wine.
In the class, students will taste 3 types of Giessinger wines (white, red, and dessert) in every session. The last session involves food-wine pairing. People are encouraged to bring your favorite dish to share and pair with Giessinger wines. The class ends with a food-wine event at Giessinger Winery in Santa Barbara. Giessinger Bistro offers a chance for people to enjoy their wine with a variety of appetizers, gourmet sandwiches, and sides. Visit Giessinger Winery on Facebook.
The true artisan practices in mastering the art of winemaking is evident in each and every one of the wineries reviewed. We hope you enjoyed this review of the top 3 Santa Barbara wineries. Be sure to stop by one of these first class wineries for a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting. Tell them The Eagle Inn sent you!
If you’ve been shopping around for Santa Barbara hotel deals offering all inclusive water sports activities, you may have discovered that not many exist on the American Riviera.
Cabo San Lucas or Cancun vacation destinations may offer hotel packages with all inclusive water sports activities, however, you won’t find this in a typical Santa Barbara hotel package. That said, there is still a wide variety of things to do in Santa Barbara when it comes to waterfront activities.
With so many water front activities in Santa Barbara to choose from, sometimes it’s difficult to narrow your options down. For those looking to fill their day with exhilarating water sports activities, this review highlights several water sports activities and the businesses offering them in Santa Barbara. If you’re on the lookout for refreshing waterfront activities, you won’t be disappointed!
Below are four excellent businesses offering water sports activities in Santa Barbara. They are Sea Landing, Santa Barbara Jet Boats, Santa Barbara Adventure Company and Santa Barbara Water Taxi.
1. Sea Landing – Local Favorite For Water Sports Activities in Santa Barbara
Sea Landing offers a great variety of Santa Barbara water sports — everything you need to make the most of the Santa Barbara waterfront. Choose from SCUBA Diving, whale and dolphin watching at the Channel Islands, island excursion trips to the Channel Island National park, and fishing trips all year round. They also offer kayak and jet ski rentals, plus a full service tackle shop. Their dive shop offers SCUBA equipment for rent to make sure you have everything you need for your Santa Barbara waterfront adventure. Did you know that Santa Barbara beaches are listed among the most beautiful beaches in the world? Surfer magazine frequently references Santa Barbara as one of the most historical surfing locations in the world. For more information visit their web site, Facebook or (805) 963-3564
2. Santa Barbara Jet Boats - Local Favorite For Water Sports in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Jet Boats offers jet ski rides in the open ocean. Escorted by sea lions and dolphins, you’ll enjoy gliding down the Santa Barbara coastline and seeing the beautiful marine life. All of their equipment is in the water and ready to go. They offer hourly rentals of newer 1 to 3 person Yamaha, Sea Doo and Honda watercraft as well as waverunner and twin engine Sea-Doo jet boats. Their 18′ boats will accommodate 7 people and the 14′ boats can hold up to 5. They also offer the original stand-up Kawasaki Jet Ski. For more information visit their web site, Facebook or call (805) 570-2351
3. Santa Barbara Adventure Company - Local Favorite For Water Sports in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is a premier adventure travel outfitter in the Santa Barbara area. They can connect you with a wide variety of Santa Barbara water sports activities. Enjoy a relaxing day of kayaking along the Santa Barbara waterfront. See the American Riviera from a unique perspective as you paddle through the harbor, along secluded beaches, past sea lions and kelp forests and around the historic pier. Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s surfing trips are one of the most favorite water sports activities in the area. Learn the fundamentals of paddling, etiquette, catching waves and riding. If surfing sounds too rigorous, consider a day of Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP). Santa Barbara SUP is more attractive to beginner swimmers and is a popular Father – Son water activity in Santa Barbara. SUP allows you to gaze and experience incredible views of the city, mountains and ocean, while enjoying a great total body workout. For more information visit their web site, Facebook or call (805) 884-WAVE
4. Santa Barbara Water Taxi - Local Favorite For Water Sports in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Water Taxi offers Santa Barbara sunset cruises, private charters, sightseeing boat tours, and much more. Experience the Santa Barbara waterfront with style and a spirit of fun! Trips run every half hour between Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. You’ll enjoy easy access from your hotel in Santa Barbara and find yourself cruising the Santa Barbara waterfront in no time! While not exactly a sport, we decided to include this one due to its sheer popularity as a water activity in the harbor. For more information visit their web site, Facebook or call (805) 884-WAVE
We hope you found this review of the popular water sports activities in Santa Barbara helpful.
Are you planning a trip to Santa Barbara soon? If you’re a water lover, you’ll want to find a hotel by the beach that offers quick access to the waterfront. Whether you’re looking for a Santa Barbara bed and breakfast or boutique hotels in Santa Barbara, The Eagle Inn is one of the best hotels in Santa Barbara by the beach offering close access to water sports activities.
Staying at a beach side hotel in Santa Barbara gives you easy access to the many waterfront activities and serves as a convenient home-base for your vacation. What are your favorite water sports activities in Santa Barbara? Share your thoughts with us by using the comments form below.
ABOUT THE EAGLE INN: When it comes to Santa Barbara California hotels and places to stay in Santa Barbara, you’ll love the accommodations and activities near this Santa Barbara B&B. Be sure to check out The Eagle Inn’s Santa Barbara hotel deals and Santa Barbara hotel packages. The Eagle Inn is a boutique Santa Barbara hotel offering the intimacy of a Bed & Breakfast combined with the amenities of a major hotel. For more information about The Eagle Inn, Book Online or call (805) 965-3586 or visit http://www.theeagleinn.com
The perfect day of family activities in Santa Barbara starts with a stay at The Eagle Inn, a family-owned hotel near the beach. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, and then borrow one of the Inn’s free bicycles for a spin around the popular West Beach neighborhood. Your Santa Barbara activities can include enjoying a day of fun in the sun at the nearby marina and beach or exploring the many attractions at Stearn’s Wharf, but be sure to stop back at The Eagle Inn for some freshly baked cookies in the afternoon! To get the most out of Santa Barbara kids activities, visit the following websites when planning your stay:
Santa Barbara Airbus: Relax in style while Santa Barbara Airbus whisks you away for a daytrip. Upcoming adventures include Dodgers baseball games, an exciting day in Hollywood, a Mother’s Day Brunch on the Queen Mary, and the Huntington Gardens. Or rent a limo bus and plan your own excursion.
Segway of Santa Barbara: Take your family on the adventure of a lifetime and ride a Segway along the beach or down the flower lined streets of Santa Barbara. Options include a Santa Barbara beach run, the Butterfly Beach tour, the Old Santa Barbara tour, and a Mission tour. Private custom tours and electric bike rentals are also available.
Santa Barbara Zoo: Top on the list of Santa Barbara CA activities is a trip to the beautiful zoo. This reasonably priced attraction is known as one of the world’s most beautiful zoos. Its 30 acres of lush botanic gardens provide breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean, Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Ynez Mountains. View more than 500 animals on exhibit in open, naturalistic habitats and you might even get to see the Zoo’s newest 6’ addition – Dane the giraffe.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: The weather is usually great in Santa Barbara but this is a fun indoors option for natural history buffs. Learn about underwater life at the Ty Warner Sea Center, consider the wonders of the universe at the Gladwin Planetarium, or take in special exhibitions such as this summer’s TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™ display.
Just starting your family? Mrs. Wedding Travel, Anna Leek, combines her extensive experience in the hotel industry with her expertise as a travel agent and wedding coordinator to create a unique wedding travel planning service that provides the best hotel accommodations for the bride and groom, wedding party and out of town guests. Ask about The Eagle Inn’s bridal suite, which comes complete with fireplace and private patio.
Amazing weather, terrific people, and almost fun outdoor activities in Santa Barbara make this area one the premier places to visit in the country. Bike riding, in particular, is one of the most popular outdoor activity for visiting tourists.
Tourists are likely to find a Santa Barbara bike path that takes them to just about any destination in the city. Santa Barbara’s well-marked bike paths make the activity safe for the entire family. Santa Barbara bike paths not only cover the waterfront but head west to Goleta and to the UC Santa Barbara campus.
If you are staying in a bed and breakfast by the beach and looking for fun things to do, you may wish to consider bike rentals in Santa Barbara. One of the area’s most popular resources for Santa Barbara bikes is Wheel Fun Rentals.
Wheel Fun Rentals
Wheel Fun Rentals specializes in fun. After all its their middle name! Wheel Fun Rentals has four locations for bike rentals in Santa Barbara. Two locations for Wheel Fun Rentals include a couple of premier hotels in Santa Barbara. The four locations include:
Wheel Fun Rentals at The Hyatt at 1111 East Cabrillo Blvd.
All Santa Barbara locations above, with the exception of the Hyatt, feature Wheel Fun’s famous Bike Tours. Each location has their own selection of rental opportunities and not every location has every item. Rental choices at their Santa Barbara locations include:
Adult and kids bikes from mountain bikes to cruisers
Surreys and double surreys
Fun bikes including deuce coupes, choppers and quad sports
Boogie boards
Roller blades
Beach chairs and umbrellas
Among the dozens of fun activities Santa Barbara has to offer, Wheel Fun makes our top list this month. They have a wide appeal to our guests at The Eagle Inn, and you’ll find many excellent customer reviews online.
If you are visiting Santa Barbara and looking for a place to stay, such as a boutique bed and breakfast or a hotel by the beach, you may want to consider inquiring with the Eagle Inn about their Santa Barbara hotel packages. TheEagle Inn offers an intimate setting and is an area favorite for places to stay by the beach. There is also a website sponsored by the inn that offers a listing of must see spots in the region. It is a valuable resource for anyone visiting or moving into Santa Barbara.
Be sure to add Wheel Fun Rentals to your Santa Barbara kids activities list when planning your vacation. Wheel Fun Rentals makes for an affordable and fun filled kids activity for the entire family. Even if you are not coming to Santa Barbara, you may still be able to enjoy the fun at Wheel Fun Rentals. Check the Wheel Fun Rentals locations map for a list of their locations throughout the United States.
What is your favorite biking route in Santa Barbara? Share your thoughts with us by using the comments form below.
Are you planning a corporate event? Turn to the one of the best event planning companies in California for elegant corporate events, social events, product launches and grand openings. As Santa Barbara’s best event planner, Merryl Brown Events has extremely strong vendor relationships in the community. Their philosophy is that the best event planning company should always keep their clients’ needs as the highest priority and proactively work to minimize the risk of potential budget overruns.
Owner, Merryl Brown has a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and was formerly an international banker with American Express Bank and Bankers Trust Company in New York. She has a strong finance background and can manage both the business and creative aspects of events at the highest level. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and is one of the few wedding planners Santa Barbarahas to offer that is aCertified Wedding and Event Planner (CWEP) as well as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) with a Wedding Consultant designation. Visit the web site to download the PDF of “101 Tips For Elegant Events” at http://www.MerrylBrownEvents.com or call 805-453-5729.
If you are not familiar with the Santa Barbara Airport flight schedule or the cheap flights to Santa Barbara that are available to you, please read on. Some may not even be aware that there are direct commercial flights to Santa Barbara and direct commercial flights from Santa Barbara. If you’ve ever experienced LAX, you will love Santa Barbara Airport. You will also love the discounts on Santa Barbara flights when you Fly SBA. This month we decided to highlight Fly SBA in an effort to assist Santa Barbara travelers with flight decisions.
About Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
Santa Barbara Airport is the busiest airport on the coast from L.A. to San Jose. Santa Barbara Airport flights serve more than 750,000 passengers annually, and contributes more than a 1/2 billion dollars to the Santa Barbara economy. The airport is located just 8 miles from Downtown Santa Barbara and sits on almost 1,000 acres. There are about 40 Santa Barbara flights that depart each day from 5 passenger airlines and one cargo carrier.
SBA Offers Easy Access
Parking and access to the airport is simple and small and luxury hotels in Santa Barbara alike are within 5-10 minutes drive. Hotels in Santa Barbara Ca range from small privately owned B & B lodges to major national hotel chains. Travelers at the airport sometimes call The Eagle Inn front desk to inquire about Santa Barbara hotel deals, and Santa Barbara hotel packages. Our staff strives to be as objective and helpful as possible when answering questions from travelers. Whether they are looking for something cozy and unique, such as a bed and breakfast, or a Santa Barbara hotel chain with the lowest costs, travelers can count on objective advice from the Eagle Inn.
If you need help finding discounted Santa Barbara Ca flights when planning your next romantic Santa Barbara vacation, please do not hesitate to call our front desk at (805) 965-3586. The Eagle Inn has many excellent Santa Barbara hotel packages and resources to share with you as you plan your next affordable week or weekend to the American riviera. It is our pleasure to help you plan a trip to remember!
Do you have any tips to share when it comes to Santa Barbara flights? We would love to hear from you Please share your thoughts in the comment box below.
ABOUT THE EAGLE INN: The Eagle Inn is a well-known in the area as a great boutique hotel for travelers and couples. The Eagle Inn has been called the “most romantic” bed and breakfast in Santa Barbara. The convenient location by the beach offers visitors the added benefit of enjoying a romantic sunset stroll on Stearns Wharf.The Eagle Inn is a boutique Santa Barbara hotel offering the intimacy of a Bed & Breakfast combined with the amenities of a major hotel. For more information about The Eagle Inn, Book Online or call (805) 965-3586 or visit http://www.theeagleinn.com
About Barbara Reaume
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