We've noticed the term wine ghetto seems to be popping up all over. Even in Lompoc they've decided to work together to form a wine ghetto. I guess we're starting to realize that working together makes for better wine...
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Carmel By the Sea is a small oceanside town located just south of Santa Cruz, California. Famous for it's mayor, Clint Eastwood, Carmel is a major tourist attraction for many other reasons. The town borders the Pebble Beach golf course and 17 mile drive where you can see first hand how the rich and famous live their lives of luxury in houses the size of hotels bordering on the ocean. ...
West beach activities seemed to stir up a lot of sand this weekend as the Semana Nautica Summer Sports organization kicked off its second annual beach soccer slam with $500 going to the winning team. There were top quality players on hand from the UCSB men's team, City College and high schools. And, the girls were showing the guys how to really play the game. West beach in Santa Barbara,...
Wow! Unbelievable! Exciting! Breathtaking! The Summer Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara takes you by the hand and leads you through a path of adventure that not only keeps you enticed to see every new artist that passes by but keeps you yearning for something more exciting with every different drum beat. As I watched, I was in awe not only because of the risque costumes but also because of the...
This is where we take a look at some of the hottest used cars for sale on the Internet and let you know why we like them. We can't guarantee any of these cars will run well but we can let you know a bit about the car and what to expect from the year, make and model should you decide to go ahead and purchase it. Check out these amazing vehicles for sale in your city! ...
Arts Events News Community Lodging Activities Wineries Classifieds Wow, Santa Monica, California is one of those cities where you visit and feel like you've stepped into a dream. This city typifies the California dream. Attractive girls in bikinis walking down the pier or rollerblading along the beach front are everywhere. Tight muscle body guys that look like...
From a very young age, surfing becomes apart of the California lifestyle. Leaving it isn't possible! Getting there is half the challenge, but there's nothing stopping us! We'll carry our boards as far as we have to for the right wave! We love watching the girls do everything that the guys can do because they just look better doing it! ...
California is the American dream! The opportunities here abound in work and in play. Catching some air after work is part of the California culture. So, be sure to watch for our used sports equipment store coming soon and give some of these sports a try. This guy got a little out of control but after going up 30 feet in the air the first time, he did it again a few minutes later before he...
Santa Cruz, California epitomizes the diversity that California has to offer. Organic Growers Micro climate organic grower’s love this area; just ask the team at Organic Farming Research. Their mission is to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming. Every year they offer grants for education and research. Take a look at some of the projects already funded at...
The fourth of July parade let's us remember who we are as Americans and Santa Barbara, California celebrates it like no other. However, no matter where you are in America, remember that we came together as a people to fight oppression and won! Arts Events News Community Lodging Activities Wineries Classifieds I remember going to watch the movie Avatar with a...
California Bums, is devoted to everything California! We believe that every part of California is worth visiting. Here are a few of the cities we've visited. We'll continue to add more as we get to them. Sausalito California Bums looks at life from a different angle! Santa Barbara Santa Monica ...
Here's a list of some of the great county's where some great vineyards can be found in California. We'll continue to add to this page to increase your knowledge. We're researching right now which vineyard offers you the best deals on wine. We've also identified which vineyards stay open the latest for a full day of wine tasting. We found that vineyards in Buellton stay open the latest -...
Truly the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, California is amazing, be sure to visit during Christmas. Disneyland during Christmas takes on a completely different appeal. The decorations are incredible and the feeling is complete elation. The rides are great, the crowds are everywhere and everyone seems that much happier. Be sure to watch for the parades as they go by....
We've noticed the term wine ghetto seems to be popping up all over. Even in Lompoc they've decided to work together to form a wine ghetto. I guess we're starting to realize that working together makes for better wine...
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Yes, it's 2012 and yes we're ready for some more great wine! So come join us at Zotovich wine cellars between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in Lompoc for an Open House where we'll be touring a new production facility across...
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Friday July 15, 2011 From 5:30 to 7:30 pm T n T performs live accoustic rock www.carrwinery.com $20 Per Person - Monday July 25, 2011 Carr Wine Tasting on the Perch Rooftop at the Canary...
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August 13th "All Buttonwood Farm" Dinner $100, $75 for Imbibers 6:30PM Join us for our 6th annual "farm-to-table" dinner featuring New West Catering. Last year's event won a "foodie" award in the Santa...
READ MORE »Yes, we went with a Napa wine tonight and we're just about to dive into a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Mondavi Winery one of the first wineries to gain international recognition thanks in large part to Mr. Robert...
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We went downtown looking for a place to relax and stopped in at the Sandbar – WOW were we pleasantly surprised. This is our opinion of the Sandbar! Right from the beginning these guys were all about service. The...
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We headed down to Leadbetter beach on Saturday to grab some lunch at Shoreline Beach Cafe. We'd been by Shoreline Beach Cafe a number of times and wanted to have lunch overlooking the ocean for some time. ...
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We've had a goal of visiting every cafe in Santa Barbara. After having done so (we believe), we've found, beyond compare that the Santa Barbara Roasting Company (SBRC) is the best place in Santa Barbara to get a great...
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Every once in a while something catches you by surprise and lifts your spirit to an unexpected high. That's exactly what Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara, California does. Be sure to catch this event every June and...
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We headed down to Santa Monica for an amazing day in the sun, a stroll along 3rd Street Promenade and of course a look at beach life in Santa Monica. And, what a beach! As we turned onto the Promenade we couldn't...
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We went looking for some breakfast on Upper State Street and found Jeannine's Bakery a quaint little place that serves good coffee and a great breakfast. We give it a 70% rating, here's why: As always we used...
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All we can say is wow, what a great store for kids and it sounds like they're opening design classes for adults too. If you're looking to take the kids for an amazing day in Solvang, California be sure to stop at this...
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We continued our search for great wine in the Santa Ynez Valley and we definitely found some great wines at Gainey Wineries, unfortunately, what we didn't find was great service. Instead, we found that the staff at...
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Today Saturday, May 7, 2011 Solvang hosted the Return of the Rancheros where 700 - 1000 cowboys and 30-35 wagons rode to the Old Mission for a blessing from the priest at 2:30 and then continued on through the city of...
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Pismo Beach is really unlike any other beach I've ever seen in California. It invokes emotion immediately upon seeing it. You look out at miles and miles and miles of beach and you instantly feel your knees get...
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Although the beach is amazing (check out the beaches in California Beaches ), California has so much more to see. King's Canyon National Park is the largest protected forest in California where you'll find the largest...
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Yes, this is really where Santa Claus resides. Even he has given up the North Pole to come and relax in paradise and that's exactly what Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, Ca is all about. The turnoff along the 101...
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It's amazing to come to a beach in California and for many months in the year see them completely empty! The trip you really have to make Yes, that's right, the beaches are completely empty. Tourist...
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Continuing with Our Lakes Theme! Save Big on Family Hotel Deals! Up to 50% Off on all Hotels worldwide at CheapOstay.com. Book Now! Lake Cachuma has some of the best canoeing and is an amazing lake for...
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Although the bluffs are amazing in California, we also wanted to show you one of multiple different lakes that are scattered all throughout California. We suggest you take advantage of them. Here's Lake Cachuma just...
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We wanted to bring you some t-shirt art that represents California. Here's what one artist came up with for a t-shirt that we will be selling in the CBums Store shortly. Get us your design and if we like it...
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Good morning World, are you ready for our summer jog along the beach? I am! First one home gets a fresh cold Heineken! We're going for our morning jog and then we're hitting the surf! We'll be in the water for 3...
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Relaxing with a glass of Zinfandel from the Bridlewood Winery and Estate is a great way to spend an evening! Of course there are many more Californian wines that are inspiring. Take a look at the link to the right and...
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Freedom is really only achieved when you can just relax and do whatever you want. This is what we wanted to do today! We decided to visit some of the amazing parks in Santa Barbara and found Alice Keck Memorila Park...
READ MORE »Here’s a list of some of the great county’s where some great vineyards can be found in California. We’ll continue to add to this page to increase your knowledge. We’re researching right now which vineyard offers you the best deals on wine. We’ve also identified which vineyards stay open the latest for a full day of wine tasting. We found that vineyards in Buellton stay open the latest – until 8:00 PM. And Buellton, California is a great little town in Santa Barbara County where we think you’ll really enjoy the wine and have a great time wine tasting. So, we put Santa Barbara County vineyards at the top of our list:
| Santa Barbara County Vineyards |
| San Luis Obispo County Wineries |
You want hot, then try this new start-up out. Lytro will be selling a camera that doesn't need to be focused revolutionizing the way we take pictures. But, our bet is that there's much much more that will come...
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Be sure to watch this startup take off like wildfire. We've heard a rumor that they just secured advertising with some top name brands in the business such as Huggies and Pampers. www.Playdate.com is a new term for...
READ MORE »Squares may have been misunderstood back in the day, but small businesses are loving all the people at one of the latest startup companies from CEO Jack Dorsey - Square . Square offers a sleek credit card reader that...
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Have you ever come across something and just known immediately that it was the right answer, that it was the opportunity that you had been waiting for all your life. Well Andrew Sutherland, Founder and CTO of...
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Getting a start-up company off the ground can be extremely challenging and yet in the Bay Area start-ups are a regular occurrence. Getting seed capital can be a key aspect of getting your company off the ground. So,...
READ MORE »This is where we take a look at some of the hottest used cars for sale on the Internet and let you know why we like them. We can’t guarantee any of these cars will run well but we can let you know a bit about the car and what to expect from the year, make and model should you decide to go ahead and purchase it.
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| Anaheim | Berkeley | Beverley Hills | Huntington Beach | Long Beach |
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| Malibu | Manhattan Beach | Monterey | Newport Beach | Orange County |
| San Diego | San Francisco | San Jose | San Louis Obispo | Santa Barbara |
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California Bums, we look at life from a different angle!
California Bums, we look at life from a different angle!
