This review is for the opening party. I was super excited…read moreto attend this party, all you can eat and drink in solvang? How could it go wrong? Well the party was set for 3 hours, 6-9:00 pm. I arrived around 630. Check-in was a breeze. We got our souvenir wine glasses and made our way in. There were two rooms with food stalls but one had tables to actually sit, a cocktail station and a photo booth location. The other had a stage with room to dance, cocktail tables and more food and wine stalls. At 6:30, two of the restaurants were already out of food. I don't understand how 30 mins into the event anyone can be out of food. That's frustrating. To the event planners: please ensure with all restaurants participating that they make enough food to last for the entire event. Of all the food stalls I did get to try, Surprisingly, my favorite were these buckwheat noodles with burratta. The burrata was creamy and there was a bit of a crunch from some salad mixed in. Delicious and I probably went back for 3 more servings. The band playing was quite fun, they had a country vibe but played a bunch of cover songs. Overall, I had a good time. Free flowing wine and beer, and the food I did get to try was pretty good too. I'd say it's worth checking.....out at least once.

We love coming up to the Santa Ynez for wine tasting so we bought tickets to the Taste of Solvang…read morewhich includes a bunch of food & wine tastings. We bought the Grand Tasting which was $35 and included food tastings from 11-4 on a Saturday and then the Beer & Wine Walk ($40)which was from 5PM-8PM on Saturday and 11-4PM on Sunday. I do want to caveat my review by stating that I really dislike (more like HATE) desserts so if you do like desserts as most people do maybe you want to read my review with a grain of salt. The Grand Tasting basically included 40 locations that were serving snacks and desserts in and around downtown solvang. The concept is great except the website states this - "Hob nob with your foodie friends, and our World-Class Chefs at the newly redesigned Grand Tasting." Now i love pizza like the next person but i don't think getting a small slice of cheese pizza would be considered eating with world class chefs. I was really hoping Root 246 or Panino Solvang would have a stop but they didn't. I really loved the meatballs/cheese from El Rancho Market and buttermilk biscuit from Succulent Cafe though. Also all the Danish meatball samplers were yummy but my biggest problem is the crazy amount of desserts that were served: danishes, ice cream sundaes, chocolate covered strawberries, butter cookies....on and on. These were definitely not gourmet samplings of desserts but if you are a dessert lover, you def may enjoy this tour. I had to go back and order another pizza because i skipped more of the dessert stops and was a bit hungry. The Wine Tour was pretty fun....basically you walk around Solvang and visit designated wineries who have pared down tastings for you. Its also a great deal at $40 since there were maybe 12 or more wineries on our list. Since there were over 500 people who bought the Taste of Solvang, sometimes there were long lines but def a good way to meet and greet the different wineries in town. We love Tocatta but loved it even more that there was a 10 year anniversary sale and the three wines they had on the tasting menu were all $10 (reg parice - $24). The wine tour is super fun because everyone is getting a bit tipsy and super chatty so its super fun. Tour ends promptly at 8PM (starts again on Sunday) and the town pretty much empties out around then. Wouldn't mind doing the wine and beer walk again but i'd prob skip the grand tasting. not really my style.

I never thought my highlight the past year could be going to a concert in my car, but given this…read morepast year 2020 with limited entertainment access, 'Concert in your Car' brought something to look forward to. During Covid19, we participated in Concerts in your car by viewing a circus, Snoop Dog concert, and a Christmas light drive thru show and they were all pretty good experiences. Not only were the shows fun to watch, but the effort that went into each show by the performances brought laughter, smiles and some kind of normalcy to our family and friends. Thanks goes out to 'Concerts in your Car' by keeping the prices affordable and well organized. We always felt safe and comfortable, while having a good time.

Lots of fun and very organized. I was impressed at how smoothly everything went, from entering the…read morefairgrounds, to setting up our tailgating party, to exiting in a quick and easy fashion. Plenty of room for each car. Plenty of portapotties. Good sound quality. Reasonably priced, in my opinion. In these covid times, things are just going to cost a little more because of all the extra steps to make sure everyone is safe. I'm fine with that, and I felt safe at this event. It was nice to see other happy families having their own little parties. Lots of signing and dancing. Pure joy. Seems like a great spot for a concert, with all the room and the nice ocean air. I look forward to attending more car concerts.

I'm constantly amazed at how exceptional, yet intimate and approachable, the Folk Orchestra of…read moreSanta Barbara really is. You get a high quality concert from people who feel down to earth and approachable like friends and/or family. I enjoy watching them and supporting them. For anyone who is a beginner in exploring your appreciation for the arts, this folk orchestra is an AMAZING start.

The best vocal instruction in SB. As evidenced by her strong career resume, Dauri has a deep…read moreunderstanding of vocal training and the ability to connect with her students so that they reach higher levels of competence. If you want to get a lead role in a musical, prepare for college auditions or just sound better - study with Dauri.

Crown the Town is an occasional event. Every now and then I get an email from my Night Out app…read moreon the phone (everyone in SB that enjoys any kind of night life should have that app) inviting me to a new Crown the Town event. They organize with 4 or 5 bars and restaurants to do a cocktail theme. I think the first was Bloody Mary's, then Margaritas, Whiskey drinks, Moscow Mules, Pink Drinks (breast cancer awareness), breakfast cocktails and on and on and on. Everyone wears a crown and gets a passport. Usually 30-50 people attend and everyone is so much fun. Last night was Spicy drinks. We met at Milk and Honey then El Cielito, Piano Gastrolounge and finished at American Ale. All of the drinks were awesome and four premium drinks for $25 is quite the deal. Of the four I liked Cielito's the best. American Ale invented a drink just to fit within the theme and it was awesome too! My hats off to them for coming up with such an awesome drink on the fly. Gastrolounge--meh.

Crown the Town events are one of my favorite things to do in Santa Barbara! They are fun bar crawls…read morewith different themes each time, and you go to 4 different restaurants, bars or tasting rooms each time and try a drink at each place. Its great value for what you pay and is a fun way to meet new people and try new bars. And you get to wear a crown! Definitely recommend!

What an amazing venue. The outside is beautiful with a lovely marquee. The lobby is small, but…read morepeacefully decorated. There is an orchestra level as well as a balcony level and when you walk into the theater space it is beautiful. The stage is large. The theater holds a lot of people. The ticket takers and ushers were extremely friendly and more than happy to help in anyway you can. Just off the lobby there are men's and women's restrooms that have about two stalls in each. There are more restrooms and larger restrooms upstairs. The seats are very soft and cushiony and comfortable to sit in for longer periods of time. There was not a ton of legroom so if you are a taller person, I suggest getting an aisle seat. We went to the event, called an evening with the dude screaming the movie the big Lebowski where we watched the movie, then Jeff Bridges came out, shared stories photographs, and answered questions about the movie. It started I believe at six and went went on for several hours to a sold out crowd. With that being said, the theater never felt too congested to where you could not move and get around. They also offer a small concession stand, and you can bring food and drink to your seat. However, there is no outside food and drink permitted. Definitely love this little theater and I will for sure check out more events there in the future.

We saw Joe Bonamassa here tonight and had a great time. The theater has so much history, and the…read moresound was spot on. We are going to see what other shows of interest will be performed here so we can return soon. A beautiful venue.

My first foodie and/or wine fest ever did not disappoint!…read moreAll of the best restaurants I love or have ever wanted to try were here, showing off their capabilities...some more capable and proficient than others... Dozens of wineries and spirit makers were in attendance and did not disappoint. Of course the Montecito Country Club ocean view was exceptional and the staff was top notch. All volunteers, by the way, thanks to the SB Foodbank. It was a pleasure to meet all of the chefs, winemakers, managers and owners of these places. Looking forward to next year! More pics to come...

Awesome event and proud to be a sponsor! It has the best of everything SB has going on and an…read moreeclectic and fun mix of guests.

Fiesta is an annual cultural festival in Santa Barbara, celebrating the town's Spanish and Mexican…read moreheritage. My husband grew up in Santa Barbara and remembers it from his childhood, and we took our kids last month for the 103rd Fiesta, to watch the Saturday morning children's parade. The parade ran along Cabrillo from the rainbow arch to Casa Las Palmas, and we were able to park and set up along the beginning of the route with zero difficulty. We were worried because of the amount of Fiesta-related traffic we'd experienced in the prior days, but this event, at least, was fun and vibrant without being overcrowded. Our kids loved watching the parade, all the costumed performers and interesting floats. (We enjoyed it too, but it was specifically a children's parade.) There was music and dancing and cheerleading, just a lot of happy energy. Also a surprising number of floats representing individual families with multiple generations of Fiesta involvement. I'd hate to be the one stuck with the family float in my garage, but I thought this was really adorable. There were eggs filled with confetti, which the children broke on each other's heads (and also mine). The whole town must have been covered in Fiesta confetti for weeks. My boys also received dental care packages, presumably from a local business. Highly useful, as swag goes. This was my first Fiesta experience, and I look forward to more parades and other events in the years to come. I love that all of Santa Barbara gets into the Fiesta spirit, and I want my kids to grow up with their share of the joy.

Noches del Ronda was beautiful but completely blocked by untrimmed bushes poorly planned. I guess…read morethey forgot half the house . For such a large event they could at least put the stage in a location not blocked by vegetation .