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Oh, the plots, the music and the composers make for a perfect night of entertainment at Opera Santa Barbara. From the rarefied singing to the opulent staging, audience members are in for an astounding evening of high-quality performances and productions that have celebrated repertoires including the classics, contemporary operas and everything in between.

Calling all sun worshipers! East Beach in Santa Barbara offers the hottest amenities available under the California sun. This beautiful sandy beach sports a lush park, beach house, snack bar and volleyball court to name just a few. Weekends often bring special events and stays at beachside hotels.

Harvest farm freshness at the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market. Come rain or shine, this green space is open year round. More than 130 growers and local farmers from the Beylik Family Farms to the Yankee Farm offer row upon row of the freshest and highest quality seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Stand in line for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival! This event brings out the stars, the movies and the directors. The 11-day celebration has been rolling out the red carpet since 1985 and is the place for festival goers to preview the hottest releases from independent and international players.