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Visiting Central California Coast
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in Central California CoastThe central California coast, from Monterey Bay in the north, anchored by Santa Cruz and Monterey, south to Ventura is ready for spring. Santa Barbara, north of Los Angeles is home to UCSB. The University of California, Santa Barbara campus is located on more than 1,000 acres on the central California coast. A hub of education, activity and culture for Santa Barbara, USSB is an integral part of the community. The roar at the Thunderdome, UCSB’s Events Center, can be heard through March as Gaucho basketball runs and guns through the season. UC Santa Barbara’s baseball team is busy with its 2012 schedule including 27 home games. Join Gaucho’s baseball at Ceasar Uyeseka Stadium through May.
A highlight of the season is the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, drawing award-winning films from across the globe. The 2012 SBIFF honors include; Viola Davis as the Outstanding Performer of the Year, Christopher Plummer with the Modern Master Award and Martin Scorsese with the American Riviera Award.
In conjunction with the 27th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, popular Santa Barbara restaurants join the festivities with Film Feast. Bars and restaurants are offering special three-course menus for pre and post screening tastings. This is the season for a visit to Santa Barbara and The American Riviera.
Just ten minutes from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, Carmel, or Carmel-by-the Sea, is a storybook community just south of Monterey Bay. A temperate year-round climate, casual California atmosphere and dog-friendly attitude make Carmel a delightful place to visit. The nearby Pebble Beach Golf Links, one of America’s best public golf courses, is one of the host courses for the 2012 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
April 2012 brings the Fifth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival to Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula. From April 12 through the 15, Pebble Beach is the place to be for exquisite food and wine. With wine tastings, celebrity chef dinners and demonstrations and after hours partying, this is the weekend for foodies to visit Carmel.
The Big Sur International Marathon, April 29, 2012, finishes the CA Highway course in Carmel. An amazing course for runners, the Big Sur International runs from Big Sur to Carmel, with smaller runs beginning at various points along the course. Events include the rocky Point 10.6 Miler, the Pt Lobos 9-miler and kids 3k and 1.5K runs. Spectacular scenery along California’s central coast and mild temperatures make a great combination for runners this spring.
A drive down California’s Highway 1 is known for its majestic views and beautiful scenery. Spring is an ideal time to get behind the wheel for a drive down the Cabrillo Highway through Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Los Padres National Forest. Must stop destinations like San Simeon’s Hearst Castle are worth the delay. By the time you reach Morro Bay, it may be time for a rest. Enjoy your favorite water recreation activities in Morro Bay, spend the night at one of Morro Bay’s three Best Western hotels and be ready to head south for the end of a central California coast adventure.
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Central California Coast Events
May 2012
I Madonnari
Street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. In Santa Barbara.
June 2012
Ocean Awareness Festival
At the Stearns Wharf/East Beach Cleanup & Ty Warner Sea Center, in Santa Barbara.
Monterey Beer Festival
Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast.
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show
Family fun car show in Capitola.
Pismo Beach Car Show
Car Show, Cruise Night, Surf & Turf Dinner, Gala Night, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. In Pismo Beach.
Live Oak Music Festival
At the Live Oak Camp in Santa Barbara.
Lompoc Valley Flower Festival
At Ryon Park, in Lompoc.
Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Gathering of local community citizens promoting youth and the Arts and Blues.
Summer Solstice Festival
At Alameda Park. Parade on the 23rd on State Street, in Santa Barbara.
17th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival
At the Atascadero Lake Park in Atascadero featuring 80 participating wineries, culinary creations by local chefs, artist showcase and live music.
Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motor Cycles
Check out hundreds of pre-1988 American, British, European & Japanese motorcycles and scooters. In Capitola.
July 2012
4th of July Festival and Fireworks
Family fun and festivities to celebrate July 4. In Scotts Valley.
Independence Day Celebration
In Santa Barbara.
Olde 4th of July
At the Rancho La Patera & Stow House, in Santa Barbara.
Goleta Fireworks Festival
At Girsh Park in Santa Barbara.
Pacific Pride Festival
At Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara.
Salinas Rodeo
Promoting the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. In Salinas.
CA Wine Festival
At the Chase Palm Park/Soccer Field, in Santa Barbara.
Wharf to Wharf
Thousands of runners from across America & around the globe return to Santa Cruz for this annual 6-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea.
Laguna Seca Moto GP
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship. In Salinas.
Greek Festival
In Oak Park in Santa Barbara.
August 2012
Fiesta – Old Spanish Days
In Santa Barbara.
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Flock to historic downtown Watsonville to enjoy delicious food, carnival rides, entertainment and tasty strawberry treats.
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
Enjoy fine art, wine & beer tasting, great food, and live entertainment at Skypark in Scotts Valley.
Concourse D'Elegance
200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach. In Carmel.
August 2012
Woodies Car Show
At the Santa Barbara City College.
Monterey County Fair
Verry Berry Extraordinary. Held at the Fairgrounds in Monterey.
60th Anniversary Capitola Begonia Festival
Sand sculpture contest, budding artists event, concerts, chalk art on the seawall, rowboat races, fishing derby and parade.
September 2012
Watsonville Fly-In
Join in the fun at this air show at the Watsonville airport.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Over 150 fine artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year's Festival, in Capitola.
Taste of the Town
At Riviera Park in Santa Barbara.
Santa Cruz County Fair
The 2012 Fair theme celebrates the berry and the importance of this delicious crop. In Watsonville.
Monterey Cherries Jubilee Motorsports Festival
Cherry's Classic Cars take over Cannery Row.
Monterey Bay Birding Festival
Home of one of the most spectacular birding and wildlife venues in North America.
Monterey Jazz Festival
55th Annual festival at the Monterey Fairgrounds.
CA International Airshow Salinas
32nd Anniversary Air Show at the Salinas Municipal Airport.
ArtWalk
At the Natural History Museum in Santa Barbara.
October 2012
Epicure.sb: A Month to Savor Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's restaurants, wineries, gourmet purveyors and galleries dish out culinary festivals, cooking classes, winemaker dinners and more.
Fall Plant Sale
At the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Mental Health Arts Festival
At the De La Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara.
Old-Time Fiddlers Convention & Festival
At the Stow House in Santa Barbara.
Avocado Festival
This is the South Coast's largest free festival. The events are located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue.
Harbor & Seafood Festival
In Santa Barbara.
Lemon Festival & Car Show
At Girsh Park in Santa Barbara.
Halloween Safe Trick or Treat Downtown
In Santa Barbara.
November 2012
Empty Bowls Lunch
At the Rockwood Women's Club in Santa Barbara.
Veterans Day Parade
On State Street in Santa Barbara.
December 2012
Downtown Holiday Parade
In Santa Barbara.
SB Motorcycle Toy Run
In Santa Barbara.
Harbor Parade of Lights
In Santa Barbara.
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