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• Arts: Plein Air Art-Making: Create at the Beach!

  • Start
    April 13, 2025
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  • End
    September 14, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East End of Shoreline Park Overlooking Leadbetter Beach 1202 Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

  

  Plein Air Painting simply means making art outdoors, inspired by the surrounding landscape. Create in whatever way you like: draw, paint, doodle, knit, sculpt, collage, photograph, or write a poem!

  Novice creators are welcome and encouraged! Formal instruction will not be provided – but you will be in the fellowship of other creative folks who can support you on your journey! Bring any art supplies you want to work with – watercolors, pastels, and colored pencils are lightweight beginner-friendly art materials.

  Be sure to bring anything else you need for a few hours working at the beach: chair, blanket, easel, hat, etc.
  

  Location for September 14:  We'll meet at the east end of Shoreline Park, overlooking Leadbetter Beach.  There are a couple of free parking lots in Shoreline Park, or adjacent street parking available.
  

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• Knitters & Crafters: Knitters & Crafters Bimonthly Gathering

  • Start
    August 14, 2025
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  • End
    January 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, California, 93110

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  Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara. Meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 2-4 PM.

  Note: No meeting on Thanksgiving (Nov 27) or Christmas (Dec 25).

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• Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks

  • Start
    August 28, 2025
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  • End
    October 30, 2025
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Hendry's Beach 2981 Cliff Dr (next to the entrance of The Boathouse restaurant) Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

  

  Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand. Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high. After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!

  
  

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• Happy Hikers - West Fork Cold Springs Trail To Gibraltar Road

  • When
    September 05, 2025
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    8:30 AM
  • Location
    West Cold Springs Trailhead

  
  

  West Fork Cold Springs Trail

  We will follow the  West Fork of the Cold Springs Trail up to Gibraltar Rd. with its sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. Then it’s back down the gradual trail. Hiking Distance: About 4.8 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1200 feet.  About 2-2.5 hours.  This is an out and back hike with opportunities to turn back anytime for a shorter hike. Hiking poles are recommended as there is a lot of scree on the upper portion. There is a water crossing but it is not difficult.

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  DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Cold Springs trailhead on E. Mountain Drive. From either direction on Fwy 101, exit at Olive Mill Road and turn toward the mountains. Continue up Olive Mill Rd 1.0 mile, crossing East Valley Rd where name changes to Hot Springs Rd. After another 1.0 mile turn left on East Mountain Drive. Go 1.1 miles to trailhead on the right (You’ll probably see cars & hikers when you first turn onto East Mountain Drive. That is another trailhead.  Do not stop. Continue 1.1 miles.). Cold springs bridge is now open so you can also drive up and park on the west side of the trailhead. 

  
  

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• TGIF: M. Special

  • When
    September 05, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    634 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101

  

  Join us for happy hour at M.Special Brewing Co., where great beer and great stories go hand in hand. Named after their Grandpa Emmett’s 1950s race cars — including the legendary Malloy Special that hit the Indy 500 — M.Special is a family-inspired brewery where anyone with an "M" in their name (yes, even the mailman) gets some naming cred.

  Their beer lineup is as diverse as their crew, featuring the crisp M.Special American Lager, hop-forward favorites like Greatland IPA and Lazy Eye DIPA, and the smooth, malty Dozer Brown Ale. Swing by for TGIF and enjoy good vibes, great brews, and a happy hour that lives up to its name. Cheers!

  Also, nestled within M. Special Brewery is Beast Taqueria featuring Chef Ramon Velazquez of Corazon Cocina. Dive into a fusion of traditional Mexican and American comfort delights, from smash burger tacos to gringa quesadillas, while basking on the sunny patio or enjoy the indoor brewery ambiance.

  TGIF events are a great way to kick off the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you'll make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and get to know the local restaurants and bars. No registration is required—these events are open to Newcomers and graduates, and attendees are welcome to bring a friend along. Come join us, Newbies!

  This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food and beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive impression in the community and stay true to the Club’s values by treating everyone with respect.

  To help ensure the best experience for everyone at our well-attended TGIF events, we kindly ask that you do not bring pets or dogs, except for Service Animals.

  M. Special Brewing Company

  634 State Street

  Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  
  

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• Lawn Bowling: Lawn Bowling and Tacos (Registration Opens August 12)

  • When
    September 08, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club, 1216 De La Viña St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Lawn Bowling & Taco Showdown!

  ️ Monday, September 8th | 5–8 PM

  Santa Barbara Lawn Bowling Club – 1216 De La Vina Street

  $40per person | Free parking in lot

  Join us for an evening of tacos, teamwork, and toe-tapping fun at the Lawn Bowling & Taco Showdown! Whether you’re a seasoned roller or a complete newbie, this event is all about good vibes, laughter, and meeting new friends.

  What’s on deck:

  • Friendly (and slightly competitive) lawn bowling matches

  • Tasty tacos to fuel your game face

  • Bring Your Own Beverage — whatever keeps you rolling!

  • Plenty of time to mix, mingle, and make new connections

  Professional lawn bowlers will teach you and all equipment is provided.

  No experience necessary — just bring your drink of choice, a smile, and a love for laid-back lawn games. Let’s taco ‘bout a good time!

  
  

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• TGIF: Paradise Springs Winery

  • When
    September 12, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Paradise Springs Winery, 210 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  

  Established in 2007, Paradise Springs Santa Barbara is the first bi-coastal winery operation in the US with operations in both California and Virginia. The tasting room is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara in the renown "Funk Zone" with wines available from both Santa Barbara and Virginia.

  Virginia wines have come a long way in the past few decades. Here’s your chance to have the best wines from Virginia and Santa Barbara go “head to head” in an “East vs West” comparison.

  TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along. Come join us Newbies!

  This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food & drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.

  To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).

  
  

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• TGIF: Seven Bar & Kitchen

  • When
    September 19, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    235 W. Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  
  

  We are excited for TGIF to return to Santa Barbara's Favorite relaxed craft cocktail bar! The Seven Bar, located in the Funk Zone, is in a new space and feels better than ever. Seven offers high end drinks at affordable prices and more importantly a comfortable space for happy hour, a casual night out, or a date night. With Dual dining and bars inside and out, you'll never have to wait too long for a drink . Seven fills up quickly on live music nights but is always a fun time. We look forward to seeing you there!

  TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along. Come join us Newbies!

  This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food & drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.

  To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).

  Seven Bar
  235 W. Montecito Street
  Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  
  

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• Weekend Amblers: Shalawa Meadow Hike

  • When
    September 21, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shalawa (Hammond's) Meadow Trail

  

  

  "The Sacredness of the land lies in the minds of its people. This land is dedicated to the Spirit and memory of the ancestors and their children." - Shalawa Monument. Join us for a lovely morning coastal hike on the Shalawa Meadow Trail (also know as the Hammond's Meadow Trail), at the point of a Chumash community village and burial site, where ceremonies are still held during significant celestial events such as solstice and equinox. The trail strolls through a forest of palm and eucalyptus trees along the high hedges and flowering bougainvillea bushes of Montecito. This path connects Miramar Beach, Hammond's Beach, and Butterfly Beach, and crosses over Montecito Creek. The walk is about 2 miles round trip on level ground. To reach the trailhead, from Santa Barbara, drive on Highway 101 south to the San Ysidro Road exit (exit 93). Turn right on Eucalyptus Lane and drive south .1 mile (towards the ocean) to a small parking lot at the end of the road, just past Bonnymede Drive. If the lot is full, additional parking is located on Humphrey Road, the first street to the north. Look for the red Newcomers sign. Dogs are welcome on leash. After our amble, please join us for coffee, tea, and other treats at the Montecito Coffee Shop, 1498 E Valley Road, about 5-10 minutes up San Ysidro Road.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Weekend Amblers: UCSB North Campus Open Space Hike

  • When
    October 05, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    UCSB North Campus Open Space 6969 Whittier Drive Goleta, CA, 93117

  

  

  Join Weekend Amblers on our popular UCSB North Campus Open Space walk, a crowd favorite! The NCOS estuary, upland, and wetland restoration project supports a diversity of birds, fish, and wildlife, absorbs flood waters, and is adaptive to sea level rise on 136 acres of a former golf course. Two and a half miles of relatively level trails provide scenic views and great photo ops, taking us out to the beach and back. For this walk, due to the bird habitation, especially the snowy plover nesting project on the beach and the end of their nesting season, we are asking that dogs don't participate this day. The main entrance and parking lot for NCOS is just west of Storke Road at 6969 Whittier Drive, Goleta. Look for the red Newcomers sign and park at the visitor plaza. After this afternoon amble, we will take a little wine time at the Samsara Winery Tasting Room, 6485 Calle Real, Suite E, Goleta, CA 93117, in the Carneros Business Center. This winery curates its lovely wines from select vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills. You might take home a bottle (or two!) after all that exercise!
  

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• Beerlovers: Oktoberfest at the Beach (Registration Opens August 19th)

  • When
    October 12, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, California, 93109
  • Spaces left
    31

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  On October 12th, join us for the 1st annual SNB Beerlovers Oktoberfest celebration at Leadbetter Beach. This event will feature our very own Two Towers Oktoberfest beer, brats, sauerkraut and Bavarian pretzels. Attendees are encouraged to don traditional German festival attire. We'll organize games like corn hole and team Fireman's drills.

  Early October should offer perfect afternoon weather for an afternoon at the beach for sun, fun, food, beer and games! See you there.

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