Santa Barbara, California is situated on a south-facing section of coastline—the longest section on the United States’ West Coast—tucked between the steep Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It’s a two-hour drive up the Pacific coast from Los Angeles, and offers both mountain and ocean recreational activities. The climate is great for growing wine grapes, as evidenced by the number of wineries (and varieties produced), and it’s often referred to as the “American Riviera” because of the Mediterranean climate. It’s home to more than 27 different types of whales and dolphins, and the Santa Barbara Channel is in the migratory route for gray whales, making this one of the best places for whale watching in the world.
Crystal Wyatt, Vice President of the Board of Ganna Walska Lotusland, stops by to discuss the vast collection of plants at Ganna Walska Lotusland and divulges some secrets about getting the public interested in horticulture, Krista Harris, Edible Santa Barbara magazine co-publisher, answers the question, “who’s the most creative chef in Santa Barbara?” and Roger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel Association, talks about who’s determining the passenger load of airplanes.
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Neal Graffy, historian and author of Street Names of Santa Barbara, Historic Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Then and Now, discusses the sheer volume of historically significant events that have taken place in Santa Barbara and discusses the history of transportation in the area.
Roger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel Association, discusses airline capacity and who benefits from the airlines working together to limit the amount of passengers on board.
Garrett Kababik, Channel Islands Outfitters CEO and co-founder, talks about boat travel in Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands, and explains what makes docking around here difficult.
Patrick Smith of AskThePilot.com, discusses the TSA, UV rays in the cockpit, and the “Hijacker Hotel.”
Nicolas Michaelsen, Co-Founder of AirHelp, explains air travel passenger rights and tells an incredible passenger compensation success story.
Magan Kunin, Winemaker at the Valley Project and Kunin Wines, describes what makes Santa Barbara a great wine region for wine makers.
Crystal Wyatt, Vice President of the Board of Ganna Walska Lotusland, talks about Madame Walska’s many interests and explains what ignited her own passion for Lotusland.
Krista Harris, Edible Santa Barbara magazine co-publisher, tempts pescetarian Peter with the bounty offered by local waters.
Erin Graffy, historian and author of How to Santa Barbara, Society Lady’s Guide on How to Santa Barbara, and Animalia, hints at the best places to see public art in Santa Barbara and explains how natural disasters have shaped her community.
By Jessie Marek for PeterGreenberg.com
