Just like Barry De Vorzon sings in It’s Christmas Once Again in Santa Barbara, we certainly have a lot of Christmas in our hearts. Even with more sand than snow outside, Santa Barbara has no shortage of holiday activities to choose from. Here are my holiday have-tos.
1) See handcrafted, silk-covered-lantern animals come to life at ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo through January 11. (Children under 2 free.)
2) Delight in falling snowflakes in the Center Court of Paseo Nuevo with their Let it Snow! festivities at 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM on weekends.
3) Sip yuletide libations in festive mugs while enveloped in an explosion of dazzling decor at Miracle at Pearl Social Cocktail Club.
4) View Santa Barbara neighborhoods all aglow with sparkling lights on the Santa Barbara Trolley of Lights holiday tour. It's 2 hours so bring your hot chocolate and holiday spirit.
5) Watch decorated boats set sail in the Parade of Lights from the Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Stay for the fireworks finale! December 8 – 21.