Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens & Shopping $44 adult
Lush, sun-drenched, relaxed and nestled seductively between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is one of America's best-kept secrets. Often called the American Riviera, you will bask in sun-filled gardens of the local botanical gardens then stroll in the open-air shopping plaza, La Cumbre Plaza.
Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens - Admission. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship. Visit and enjoy the exquisite exhibits of California native plants set in beautifully designed landscapes. Visit their newest exhibit: the Discovery Garden. Brilliantly conceived, this garden weaves educational materials into a sensitively designed landscape to create a fun, hands-on exhibit where visitors of all ages can experience the beauty of California native flora and fauna and learn about their important ecological relationships. The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and during some special events.
Garden Hours: March - October: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November - February: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Tel. 805-682-4726
La Cumbre Plaza - $25 Gift Card. La Cumbre Plaza is the exclusive Santa Barbara home to such popular better retailers as Pottery-Barn, Williams-Sonoma, J. Jill, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Talbots Petite, Janie & Jack, J. Crew, Coach and Lucy. Joining this impressive lineup in fall 2007 are Marmalade Cafe and Ruth's Chris Steak House. Highlights of La Cumbre Plaza are the influence of Santa Barbara's missionary settlers as well as an Arts & Crafts styling. The main breezeway with its water fountains, benches and flowering landscape suitably fits the area's laid back casual lifestyle. Get away...relax...and experience a unique selection of popular stores and restaurants.
La Cumbre Plaza
121 South Hope Avenue
Santa Barbara, California
(805) 687-3500
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Santa Barbara Wine Edventures & Premium Outlets $169 per person
Lush, sun-drenched, relaxed and nestled seductively between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is The American Rivera. From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the rugged Channel Islands and the burgeoning wine country, Santa Barbara basks in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace.
Wine Edventures Tour - Santa Barbara's only fun and educational wine tour, a uniquely different escorted excursion features an exceptional variety of wines. Traveling through spectacular scenic wine country, you will enjoy narration on Santa Barbara's wine history, Stage Coach trails, Prohibition and an introduction to wine tasting-- Santa Barbara style! With a knowledgeable tour guide dedicated to you, the personal attention creates a quality, fun and relaxing environment.
Your tour includes: Tasting at four fabulous wineries with gourmet, freshly made to order picnic lunch and spacious, enclosed, comfortable transportation. Take home your quality 19 oz. connoisseur tasting glass and enjoy special discounts on wine purchases.
Additional Value: Over 25 years of tours and wine experience means that you will have knowledgeable guides to help you learn along the way and our varied winery program means you will have a wide selection of premium wines to sample. This 6-hour tour is offered daily. Pick-up from Santa Barbara hotels from 9AM-9:45AM. Confirm your pick-up time and location a minimum of 7 days in advance. Call 805-965-9463 and mention the California Culture Tour package. Note: you must be 21 or older for wine tasting.
Camarillo Premium Outlets - Conveniently located between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles on Highway 101, Camarillo Premium Outlets features savings of 25% to 65% at 120 designer and name brand stores including Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Barneys New York Outlet, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Michael Kors, Mikasa, Nautica, Nike, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, St. John, Tommy Hilfiger, Villeroy & Boch and more. Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Camarillo Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts. 740 E. Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Open Daily. 805-445-8520. www.premiumoutlets.com/camarillo
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 E. Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-445-8520
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm
Holiday hours vary.
Carmel Historic Walking Tour, Art & Shopping $69 per person
This California Culture Tour package is all encompassing and allows you to experience Carmel in a very special way. Enjoy a walking tour of historic and creative Carmel-by-the-Sea Experience a VIP Tour of Carmel's cultural treasure, the Sunset Center. Exclusive Shopping Spree at Carmel Plaza with VIP offers included.
Carmel Walking Tour Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea from a group that specializes in knowing the secrets to this special, historical place. Carmel Walks is the #1 walking tour in Carmel and offers a variety of walking times throughout the week. Tours offered most days, select times and depends on the season. For more information and times, please view www.carmelwalks.com. Call 831-624-0138 and Carmel Plaza Concierge will make your advance reservations for the Walking Tour.
Sunset Center the cultural heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, complimentary VIP Tour. (3 day advance reservation required, call 831-620-2040, offered Monday - Saturday during non event days). Tour guests also have the opportunity to purchase the best seats available for current performances. www.sunsetcenter.org
Carmel Plaza Shopping in a world class setting. Nestled in the lush forest and flowering gardens of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, is Carmel Plaza. Featuring world-famous names and one-of-a-kind boutiques, Carmel Plaza caters to shoppers with discerning tastes. Visit Carmel Plaza Concierge Center and receive your $25 Shopping Spree gift card plus complimentary shopping and dining and complimentary VIP Tour offers at Carmel Plaza's fine stores and restaurants. 831-624-0138. Open daily. www.carmelplaza.com
BONUS: La Playa Hotel special rate. Surrounded by lush gardens, the Mediterranean-style, historic La Playa Hotel is located 2 blocks from Carmel beach and 4 block from downtown Carmel. Call the La Playa and request the preferred HATS rate, 800-582-8900.
Carmel Plaza
Ocean Avenue & Mission Street
Carmel, California 93923
831-624-0138 www.carmelplaza.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium & Premium Outlets $85 adult, $39 child
(Child's package, ages 2-12, includes all except Gilroy Premium Outlets Gift Card.)
Perfect family getaway! Your California coastal adventure includes a visit to the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic Roaring Camp train ride through majestic redwoods and shopping spree at Gilroy Premium Outlets.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Explore the fine Art of Nature with more than 200 amazing marine life exhibits, animals and family activities. Recognized as the nation's finest aquarium. Your visit supports efforts to inspire conservation of the oceans. Located on Monterey's historic Cannery Row, right on beautiful Monterey Bay and just minutes from Carmel and Pebble Beach. Special bonus: No Lines! With this HATS package you skip the admission line and use the special Group Entrance. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Open daily except Dec. 25. 831-648-4888, www.mbayaq.org
Roaring Camp Railroads All Aboard for Redwoods & Historic Rails. Enjoy California's towering redwood trees as you ride the steam train to Bear Mountain. Visit an 1880's logging camp and general store. Six miles north of Santa Cruz off SR 17 at Mt. Hermon Road in Felton. Check current schedule at www.roaringcamp.com 831-335-4484. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to train departure. Not valid for evening or special events.
Gilroy Premium Outlets features savings of 25% to 65% every day on 145 designer and name brand stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Hugo Boss, J Crew, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Sony, Timberland, and Tommy Hilfiger just to name a few! Enjoy an exclusive $25 shopping spree valid at all Gilroy Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP coupon book featuring additional savings. Open daily. Highway 101 in Gilroy. 408-842-3729. Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM. Holiday hours vary. www.premiumoutlets.com/gilroy
BONUS: Visit Cannery Row. the Gateway to Monterey for unique shops and acclaimed restaurants, more than 84 different stores all within walking distance. Cannery Row's beautiful oceanfront setting features over 20 restaurants - cuisine for every taste!
La Cumbre Plaza - $25 Gift Card. La Cumbre Plaza is the exclusive Santa Barbara home to such popular better retailers as Pottery-Barn, Williams-Sonoma, J. Jill, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Talbots Petite, Janie & Jack, J. Crew, Coach and Lucy. Joining this impressive lineup in fall 2007 are Marmalade Cafe and Ruth's Chris Steak House. Highlights of La Cumbre Plaza are the influence of Santa Barbara's missionary settlers as well as an Arts & Crafts styling. The main breezeway with its water fountains, benches and flowering landscape suitably fits the area's laid back casual lifestyle. Get away...relax...and experience a unique selection of popular stores and restaurants.
Additional Value: Over 25 years of tours and wine experience means that you will have knowledgeable guides to help you learn along the way and our varied winery program means you will have a wide selection of premium wines to sample. This 6-hour tour is offered daily. Pick-up from Santa Barbara hotels from 9AM-9:45AM. Confirm your pick-up time and location a minimum of 7 days in advance. Call 805-965-9463 and mention the California Culture Tour package. Note: you must be 21 or older for wine tasting.
BONUS: La Playa Hotel special rate. Surrounded by lush gardens, the Mediterranean-style, historic La Playa Hotel is located 2 blocks from Carmel beach and 4 block from downtown Carmel. Call the La Playa and request the preferred HATS rate, 800-582-8900.
Roaring Camp Railroads All Aboard for Redwoods & Historic Rails. Enjoy California's towering redwood trees as you ride the steam train to Bear Mountain. Visit an 1880's logging camp and general store. Six miles north of Santa Cruz off SR 17 at Mt. Hermon Road in Felton. Check current schedule at 
