What to do in Santa Barbara?

[phreakah]

I'm taking my girlfriend up to Santa Barbara this weekend and was wondering if there were any must-do things or must-go places..

also, some good shopping and restaurant suggestions if you have any

Oh, and when you go on orbitz or something for hotel rates and it says corporate rate, what must be presented when checking in, if anything?

 

[phreakah]

 

[TekChik]

uummm...the beach? LOL

i grew up there and it's the best place to go. there's a restaurant out on the pier that's fun. if you want something more casual, Rusty's Pizza Parlor is still my favorite pizza in the world. or take a picnic to Shoreline Park...its on a cliff overlooking the beach...if it's a clear day, you can see out to the islands...or else go at sunset and watch the sun sink into the ocean.

<getting nostalgic...thank God i'll be there in 6 weeks for Christmas...sigh>

 

[2002R1Rider]

Cool little micro-brew down town that has like 50 or so different flavors and kinds of beer...

 

[PoPPeR]

lots and lots of pretty girls in SB

its a college town, I don't think they're selection of high quality restaurants is that great, but I was only there for 2 days when I went. Callows = hot waitress, probably hotter if you're recovering from an intoxicated night.

 

[sygyzy]

State Street, hiking in the mountains, Botanical Gardens, restaurants GALORE, UCSB/IV college town, many beaches, girls, shopping (on state), girls, you can rent kayaks in some areas, art museum, ....