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Private tour in Santa Barbara Michael T
Private Santa Barbara Highlights Tour
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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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Around town as seen by an enthusiastic local!!
Overview of your Santa Barbara tour
I will give you the full locals tour. Driving through beautiful neighborhoods, and taking you to the places that make Santa Barbara a great place to visit! There are so many interesting and beautiful places to see in Santa Barbara. I will take you to all of the highlights of our town, the American Riviera! You will see beaches, gardens, fabulous views and homes. Seeing our Santa Barbara through the eyes of this enthusiastic local is extraordinary!
Your Santa Barbara tour itinerary
This is the tour I take my friends on: - We first drive through Hope Ranch and down around to Hendreys Beach and the Boat House Restaurant. - Continuing on to Shoreline park with a walk along the ocean. - Then down to the Wharf and a stroll along the Breakwater. - We then dive down and walk along the Pier. - We drive down to East Beach (where beach volleyball was invented). Continuing on through Montecito and Coast Village Rd driving through the Music Academy property. Go to the funk zone next and lunch. - Proceeding on to downtown, the El Paseo, Grassini wine tasting, the court house and sunken gardens and finally the Santa Barbara Mission, the Queen of the Missions!
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Type: Private Transportation
I have a 2019 BMW X5. It seats 3 passengers + driver comfortably.
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