Ask Amy: Santa Barbara getaway

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Question: Hi Amy, My husband and I along with another couple are going to Santa Barbara this weekend. We are traveling by train for the 1st time and this is our 1st trip to Santa Barbara.

Because we'll only be their from Sunday morning til Monday evening, we want to get the most out of our stay. We are staying at the Best Western Beachside Inn and we definitely want to go wine tasting, which we've never done before either. We don't want to waste a lot of time looking for things to do. Can you help me?

We were thinking about doing a wine tasting tour when we check into the hotel on Sunday around noon. Then seeing some sites or going on an adventure. Then Monday we can enjoy the beach across from the hotel before we leave that evening. Can you help us? Thanks!

Answer: You're going to have a wonderful weekend! The Amtrak train rolls right into downtown Santa Barbara and you can walk from the station to your hotel.

Santa Barbara and the nearby San Ynez Valley are known for their wineries: visit sbcountywines.com. Since you'll be without a car, you'll probably want to go on an organized tour. Santa Barbara Backroads offers a four-hour open air Hummer tour of the San Ynez Valley with three winery stops. The tour leaves at 1:30 p.m. at the Wharf, that's within walking distance of your hotel. For more info.

The tour drops you back off at the Wharf at 5:30 p.m. Time for dinner! Right downtown, within walking distance of your hotel, you'll find Brophy Bros., known for its ocean views, clam chowder, and grilled fish.

The next morning, the beach right outside your hotel is your best bet. Enjoy!

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