Santa Barbara Events

Discover exciting Santa Barbara events all year round, just minutes from our impressive resort. The entire city is yours to explore and there is sure to be an enjoyable Santa Barbara special event to entertain any age.

Here is a small sampling of monthly events, of course there are many more for you to enjoy on any given day in Santa Barbara. Our concierge will be happy to assist with what you can expect to experience during your chosen dates to visit.

Upcoming Events:

A new Wine Tasting Experience with Fess Parker
Savor the rich heritage of California's wine-making industry at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, offering a new tradition of Santa Barbara wine tasting. Join us every Friday and Saturday evening from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Café Los Arcos, conveniently located within our beautiful main lobby. For just $12 per person, you'll have the opportunity to sample six different Fess Parker wines, all locally produced near our quiet coastal enclave. Delight in one of the most intimate wine tastings in Santa Barbara.

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2012 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, now in its 27th year, returns in 2012 with over 200 screenings and tribute events. Santa Barbara once again honors the film community and welcomes residents and visitors to events throughout the city. 2012 honorees include Viola Davis, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Plummer, Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo.

January 26, 2012 - February 5, 2012
www.sbiff.org

Publicly Private: Enrico Natali and Doug Rickard at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents: Publicly Private: Enrico Natali and Doug Rickard Showcasing the documentary work of two photographers working 50 years apart, the exhibition features the intimate and respectful 1960s subway photography of Enrico Natali, and 21st century digital images “The New American Picture” of Doug Rickard.

January 14 – April 22, 2012
www.sbmuseart.org