SBAnt Posted September 13, 2013 Author #126 Share Posted September 13, 2013 We are on the Sapphire Princess, and will be stopping in Santa Barbara twice, I was wondering how you get to the Urban Wine Trail from where you get off the ship. Thanks for your help. Fiona Herman From the Sea Landing where the tenders dock, you will go right (in the direction of Stearns Wharf) on Cabrillo Blvd, then left on Anacapa (there's an El Torito on the corner you can look for) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted September 25, 2013 #127 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi all. I just discovered this thread while poking around in the Ports of Call Forums. I'm willing to offer assistance as well if anyone is looking for info on the Solvang/Santa Ynez area. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted September 27, 2013 #128 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I also appreciated all the input which helped me prepare for my first visit to Santa Barbara on my recent 9/13 cruise. That said, one note of warning. We took the advice about booking the HOHO Trolley online ahead of time. We got to the pick-up point very early and were glad we did! There was only ONE public trolley running that day (I presume the cruise line had booked the rest), and anyone who did not get there at least 15 min ahead of time could not board because the trolley quickly filled up. Considering the trolley only stops by once every hour or so (actually more as it was so crowded) there were some very, very unhappy people who had pre-purchased tickets, who showed up at 10:00 (or somewhat earlier) and wanted to board and could not. We also did not take advantage of the hop on, hop off feature as we were concerned we would not be able to "hop on" again when we wanted to and would waste an hour (or more) waiting for the next trolley. Morale of the story - if your cruise books trolley excursions, be aware that if you want to trolley yourself you may also encounter this situation. I DO NOT recommend buying tickets ahead of time in this case. Better to pay a few $$ more to make sure you are able to catch the darn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisincdns Posted September 28, 2013 #129 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The tenders dock at the Sea Landing. I posted a map earlier in the thread that shows the harbor area and that should give you a good idea of where on Cabrillo Blvd. you arrive. Here is the updated link to the SB Harbor Directory Map. The link posted by SBAnt has been changed. The tenders dock at #18 on this map. http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=17186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchops Posted October 8, 2013 #130 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The tenders dock at the Sea Landing. I posted a map earlier in the thread that shows the harbor area and that should give you a good idea of where on Cabrillo Blvd. you arrive. I visited Santa Barbara on the Sapphire last week and they had the waterfront shuttles ready in front of sea landing next to the visitors info awning. It was $.50 or $.25 if you were 62+. We visited Au Bon Climat on our way back from the Old Mission as we didn't want to carry the wine in the warm weather. If you plan to take this shuttle back to the ship, take it near the end of it run up State St. or on it's way up and stay on as it turns downward. The shuttles were all full on the return trip (by the wine shops) and we walked back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akawanda Posted October 13, 2013 #131 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hello, I apologize if this question was answered, I tried to go through and check... We will be arriving in Santa Barbara on Monday the 23rd (October) via the Grand Princess. We would love to go to the Botanical Gardens on Mission Canyon Rd. What is the best way to get there, car rental, taxi..I heard there were no trolleys during the week. Any help would be appreciated. Wanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBAnt Posted October 14, 2013 Author #132 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello, I apologize if this question was answered, I tried to go through and check... We will be arriving in Santa Barbara on Monday the 23rd (October) via the Grand Princess. We would love to go to the Botanical Gardens on Mission Canyon Rd. What is the best way to get there, car rental, taxi..I heard there were no trolleys during the week. Any help would be appreciated. Wanda The short answer is, it depends. Do you want to do anything else after the Botanical Gardens? If so, the car rental is probably going to be the cheaper option, assuming you're paying a huge amount for the rental. If you're only going from the Gardens to a restaurant on State Street, the taxi may be the cheaper option, as you can take a trolley back down State Street when you're done. If you want to explore more of the area, the car rental will give you the freedom to see the sights without waiting and paying for multiple taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akawanda Posted October 14, 2013 #133 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thank you....if we are up in that area, we might see the mission. I think it is within a mile? We will check some car rentals. Wanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchops Posted October 15, 2013 #134 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Thank you....if we are up in that area, we might see the mission. I think it is within a mile? We will check some car rentals. Wanda Our friends took a one-way cab to the Old Mission and it was $8 from Stern's Wharf. I would think $15 would more than cover it to the Botanical Gradens. It was $5 by bus plus walking for me & DW to the Old Mission so a cab back is reasonable and a lot quicker. Edited October 15, 2013 by lamchops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akawanda Posted October 15, 2013 #135 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks..I am really looking forward to seeing Santa Barbara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted October 18, 2013 #136 Share Posted October 18, 2013 We will be in SB on the Golden in a few days. The 2 DH's are playing golf at the SB Golf Club-- t-off at 9:53. How far from the pier is it ? I'm assuming taxi is the best way to go. Any idea of the cost ? Thanks.... :) Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paluni Posted October 19, 2013 #137 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'd recommend seeing this old mission if you go to Solvang. It is right in town. Very evocative. Like going back in time, and very peaceful. It is still an active church and parish. You step off the edge of the little downtown Solvang, and are in another world. Santa Barbara and Solvang are great. I love seeing all the California missions. They are the oldest built-up places in California, from the late 1700's and early 1800's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted October 19, 2013 #138 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) We will be in SB on the Golden in a few days. The 2 DH's are playing golf at the SB Golf Club-- t-off at 9:53.How far from the pier is it ? I'm assuming taxi is the best way to go. Any idea of the cost ? Thanks.... :) Pat The SB Golf Club is a tiny bit more than 5 miles from Stearns Wharf. If you take the 101 freeway, you should be there in about 10 minutes. For a more scenic view, you could have the taxi driver take you up State St, past the Old Mission and then over to the Golf Club. That should take about 30-40 minutes depending on whether or not you get out of the cab to look around ;-) I'm afraid I don't know what the cab fare will be, I've never taken one in all the years I've lived here - lol. I did a search however and found this article from a local paper dated last year -> http://www.independent.com/news/2012/aug/01/taxi-tips/ Edited October 19, 2013 by imaboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfsf Posted October 20, 2013 #139 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Is there a nice beach to hang out at close to where the tender boats dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBAnt Posted October 20, 2013 Author #140 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Is there a nice beach to hang out at close to where the tender boats dock? Ledbetter Beach is on the other side of the harbor so it's not very far as well as almost always having very small waves. There's Shoreline Cafe for lunch/snacks. Otherwise, you can walk about the same distance on Cabrillo, and the beach on the other side of the pier is nice too, although there are no cafes or food places if that is a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfsf Posted October 20, 2013 #141 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks for the beach info SBAnt. Ledbetter Beach sounds perfect for an afternoon beach jaunt after a morning of exploring Santa Barbara on 10/25. Weather forecast is for perfect for some beach time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted October 21, 2013 #142 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Deb, thanks for the info on taxis. Fares are not regulated by the city. :eek: Good to know. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted January 10, 2014 #143 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) We'll be arriving in Santa Barbara next Thursday on the Sapphire Princess. How far is it to walk to the Mission form the tender pier? Thank you in advance. Also where is the Courthouse in relation to the Mission and the tender pier? Edited January 10, 2014 by TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted January 11, 2014 #144 Share Posted January 11, 2014 We'll be arriving in Santa Barbara next Thursday on the Sapphire Princess. How far is it to walk to the Mission form the tender pier? Thank you in advance. Also where is the Courthouse in relation to the Mission and the tender pier? Hi There TM. It is too far to walk to the Mission from the tender pier (~ 4 miles). Your best bet is to take a taxi. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBAnt Posted January 11, 2014 Author #145 Share Posted January 11, 2014 imaboo is correct, and it's not just 4 miles to the Mission, it's uphill pretty much the whole way there. Walking to the Courthouse is doable if you want to spend a lot of the day walking, but again, it's uphill a good amount. The Courthouse is located in between the Mission and the Sea Landing, but closer to the Mission than the Sea Landing. Definitely take a taxi or Uber, as Santa Barbara is the smallest city to boast an Uber presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchops Posted January 11, 2014 #146 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hi There TM. It is too far to walk to the Mission from the tender pier (~ 4 miles). Your best bet is to take a taxi. ;) 1) it's about an 1 hour walk, 2) we took public transit, $.50 shuttle from the pier to the end of the top of state street and then the #11 bus ($1.75?) to pueblo st, then a 4 blk walk 3) friend's took a cab back to the ship for $8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casandbliz Posted February 11, 2014 #147 Share Posted February 11, 2014 What about a pedicab to the zoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBAnt Posted February 22, 2014 Author #148 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It's probably a lot easier to take the Waterfront Shuttle than getting a pedicab. AFAIK, the pedicabs don't congregate by the tender dock. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCcruisin07 Posted February 26, 2014 #149 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the great thread. We were in SB in December and loved it. Since we used to drive from Cerritos (LA area) to Brophy Brothers for dinner when we were engaged and first married, we had to go there again. (It's at the pier n. of Stearns Wharf.) You have to get there early by 5 to eat outside. Since you have to be back on board by 7, lunch might be a better choice. We also loved Tupelo Hill Cafe on State Street. It has great Southern food with a twist. They have some small plates as well as dinner entrees, and we had both (nice scallops). They had a local Qupé Chardonnay from Los Olivos that was awesome. (I had to find some in a grocery before we left.) We had a great time exploring the shops on State Street too. There was a juice bar with excellent drinks. Also I went to the Salt Cave on State Street. Here's a link: http://www.saltcavesb.com/ If you go, they start on the hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted February 26, 2014 #150 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) It's probably a lot easier to take the Waterfront Shuttle than getting a pedicab. AFAIK, the pedicabs don't congregate by the tender dock. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app The water front shuttles.. are they readily available for a ride to the zoo or are there long lines like the trolley. I have toddler twins who are very short on patience. Would it be advisable to take a cab to the zoo instead of the shuttle? Does the trolley go to the Zoo? Are cabs parked near where we tender? and lastly which beach near the pier is walkable and child friendly ie bathrooms, food ...and would the waterfront Shuttle take us to a beach stop. Edited February 26, 2014 by MoyCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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