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Who Princess
Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
in All Encompassing Trip
OK, all you left coasters. I'm going to Santa Barbara to see the Who October 6. I'm only going to be there 2 days. Yeah, I know, it's not like a real vacation or anything so I need advice from the experts on the best things to do there. Any info on what to see, where to eat, who has the best coffee? Only been there once, when I was 9 years old so I'm pretty sure a few things have changed.

Thanks in advance!
"The stars are all connected to the brain."
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Go punch my buddy Paul in the nuts for me.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Not going there to settle personal grievances, sorry. :smiley:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,432
    avoid L.A.

    Hang out at the beaches!
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Haha, DK!

    Congrats, Who P! I haven't been there in years but remember it being just lovely. I'm sure you'll find some great grub.

    Jason.... :angry:

    =)
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,840
    Santa Barbara is a beautiful town! I think you'll be far enough away from the Carmel/Big Sur area to avoid any smoke from a huge fire there (it's been blowing mostly east up our way). Have a great time!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    What's the weather like in October? The concert is at the Santa Barbara Bowl, so I'm guessing it's cool in the evening.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • InHiding80
    InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    My half sisters wedding was in Santa Barbara. Nice area and better than the inland hellhole I live in.
  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,404
    I'm an eastcoaster and know nothing about the area, but saw EV at the Santa Barbara Bowl a few summer's ago. Amazing experience and the city is breathtaking. We asked the locals where to eat and many people recommended La Super-Rica Taqueria. It definitely lived up to the hype. The line was long, but worth it! Santa Barbara Brewery was fun after the show. Try to get to the venue early if you can. The views from the top are spectacular.
  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,404
    Who Princess said:

    What's the weather like in October? The concert is at the Santa Barbara Bowl, so I'm guessing it's cool in the evening.

    I wore a long-sleeved shirt to the bowl in the middle of the summer. It definitely cools off at night.
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Woo Hoo!!! Sorry...WooWho!! Have a great time, Who P.
    ELITIST FUK
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,784
    If you see anyone wearing a d**gers hat, punch them between the legs.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Ahem, I repeat, not going there to settle personal grudges or team rivalries. :nuh_uh:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,770
    get your flume on, log style at Knott's Berry Farm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu_MqJ7Ppk
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  • InHiding80
    InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    eeriepadave said:

    get your flume on, log style at Knott's Berry Farm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu_MqJ7Ppk

    That's Orange County, though, in Buena Park. I got a lot of relatives on my dads side in the OC so I know the area quite well. He's lived nearby in Fullerton and Garden Grove when I visited him on weekends as a kid.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,840
    Who Princess said:

    What's the weather like in October? The concert is at the Santa Barbara Bowl, so I'm guessing it's cool in the evening.

    Since you'll be near the coast, I'd bring layers. Santa Barbara is far enough south that days could be warm even in October, and evenings can get cool. It's very unlikely you'll see anything extreme. Typically the temps are fairly moderate there- 60's and 70's. Should be nice!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,770
    InHiding80 said:

    eeriepadave said:

    get your flume on, log style at Knott's Berry Farm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu_MqJ7Ppk

    That's Orange County, though, in Buena Park. I got a lot of relatives on my dads side in the OC so I know the area quite well. He's lived nearby in Fullerton and Garden Grove when I visited him on weekends as a kid.
    can't be too far away
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    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    because you are a pearl jam fan you will go to Leadbetter Beach ...wear something yellow :relaxed:

    the pier
    state st
    mission santa barbara

    if i think of anything else.... :wink:
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Thanks, everybody, this helps a lot!
    norm said:

    because you are a pearl jam fan you will go to Leadbetter Beach ...wear something yellow :relaxed:

    the pier
    state st
    mission santa barbara

    if i think of anything else.... :wink:

    Not sure if I have anything yellow to wear. :lol: We're staying on State St., looking forward to checking out the area.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    eeriepadave said:

    get your flume on, log style at Knott's Berry Farm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu_MqJ7Ppk

    I visited Knotts Berry Farm when I was 9. Looks like it's changed a lot since then.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • InHiding80
    InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    eeriepadave said:

    InHiding80 said:

    eeriepadave said:

    get your flume on, log style at Knott's Berry Farm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu_MqJ7Ppk

    That's Orange County, though, in Buena Park. I got a lot of relatives on my dads side in the OC so I know the area quite well. He's lived nearby in Fullerton and Garden Grove when I visited him on weekends as a kid.
    can't be too far away
    It is if you're in really bad traffic, though. Don't take the 5 since they're doing lots of improvement between the 91 and 605. I'm quite familiar with some of that area since my dad used to work in Cerritos for UPS off the 5 freeway at Carmenita.

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