Location Spotlight: Earl Warren Showgrounds by: Felici Events The Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally developed as the permanent location for the Santa Barbara National Horse and Flower show as well to attract and support other equestrian and agricultural events to the Santa Barbara area. In 1950, a site at the corner of Las Positas Road [...]

Location Spotlight: Fig & State by: Felici Events   Tucked away in the center of Santa Barbara lies a piece of Santa Barbara history and one of its most unique jewels. In true Santa Barbara style, with entrances on State Street and Figueroa, La Arcada is a quaint and charming substitute for the larger malls. [...]

Location Spotlight: The Santa Barbara Club Offer By: Felici Events   Add another reason to host your event at Santa Barbara’s best kept secret!   One of my favourite locations in Santa Barbara is the Santa Barbara Club.  So much so, that last year when Gavin Roy and myself gathered a group of Elite Santa [...]

Location Spotlight: Fess Parker Winery By: Felici Events Driving north along the pastoral Foxen Canyon Wine Trail feels like traveling back to California’s early days. Rolling hills frame vast meadows, deer and wildlife roam free, and pristine landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. Completed in 1994, the winery and tasting room are [...]

Location Spotlight: Kathy Ireland Montecito Home By: Felici Events   This Santa Barbara location is a beautiful Tuscan style luxury estate on 2.5 acres, located in Montecito, California. For weddings and events, guests are welcome to use the downstairs of the home, including the kitchen, formal dining room, entertainment room, three bedrooms, and five bathrooms. [...]

Location Spotlight: Circle Bar B By: Felici Events   If Western is your name, then Circle Bar B is your game!  This horse ranch, situated between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, offers a unique and serene setting ideal for hosting gatherings. The lobby takes you to a Western and cozy time with a larger than [...]

Location Spotlight: Glen Annie Golf Club By: Felici Events Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course perched amongst rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara, with mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and majestic mountain views.  The good news is that you don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy the clubhouse’s  award winning architecture, [...]

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Location Spotlight: Petros By Felici Events Across the street from the iconic Arlington Theatre, in downtown Santa Barbara, stands one of my favourite restaurants in town, Petros. Now it’s not the Greek namesake (my name in Greek translates to eternal life) that makes it a soft spot in my belly.  It is a combination of ambiance, [...]

Location Spotlight: Apple Creek Ranch By Felici Events   Apple Creek Ranch is a spectacular 45 acre hacienda-style estate nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s wine country. Whether you are wanting an intimate garden wedding, or a larger ranch style wedding, Apple Creek Ranch, is a dynamic location! The wedding venue’s dramatic backdrop creates a [...]