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Private tour in Santa Barbara Michael T
Gardens and Parks of Santa Barbara
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Hello!, my name is Michael! I am a very local retired investment advisor. I have lived in Santa Barbara for 43 years and love my city. Over the years I have shown many family and friends around the town to enthusiastic appreciation. I have a 2019 BMW X5 for your touring pleasure. I am originally from Queens New York, having moved to Santa Barbara in 1975 upon completing college. I have a BS in Business management from SUNY Binghamton. I look forward to meeting you! I have 3 grown children, a step daughter and 3 grand daughters. My outside interests include hiking, extensive travel, pickle ball, movies books and live theatre! There are so many really beautiful places to see in Santa Barbara. We are a town full of parks, beautiful beaches and restaurants galore. We can cover a lot of ground with a private and personal tour. Let me show you the locals tour of Santa Barbara, the American Riviera! After guiding family and friends around Santa Barbara for so many years, I look forward to working as a private guide for you. BS in Business Management, SUNY Binghamton 1975. Was a licensed investment advisor for 40 years. I have no restrictions !
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A private tour of Santa Barbara Green spaces
Overview of your Santa Barbara tour
I will take you to the 4 places I enjoy the most. We will start at Alice Keck Park a stunning place. It was built on the site of an old hotel that burned down in 1925. Then on to The Rose Garden at the Old Mission. This is the Queen of the 26 California missions. We will have lunch at this time, many local choices! After lunch, the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. You can see old Indian construction here as well. Lastly we will end at Shoreline park for a stroll along the ocean. This park is 16 acres along the ocean. Great local surf spot! Then back to your hotel!
Your Santa Barbara tour itinerary
- First stop is Alice Keck park, a locals favorite. - Then on to the Rose garden at the old mission. There are hundreds of rose varieties there. - Next is lunch, the choices are endless. We have great Mexican food in Santa Barbara! - Then we will go to The Santa Barbara Botanical gardens. This place is fabulous and contains lots of opportunities to walk in nature. - Lastly, if time allows, Shoreline park. A stroll along the ocean!
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Type: Private Transportation
2019 BMW X5. It seats 3 passengers + driver comfortably.
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