Hometown Santa Barbara: The Central Coast Book 2009 - 2010 [Paperback]

Starshine Roshell (Author), Cheryl Crabtree (Author), Nancy Roberts Ransohoff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

"Hometown Santa Barbara" explores the capital of the Central Coast and her neighbors like no traditional guidebook can. This new sibling of the bestselling, award-winning "Hometown pasadena" and "Hometown Santa Monica" is like having a dyed-in-the-wool local - five of them, actually, introducing you to the most interesting people in town, telling you the most fascinating stories, and whispering in your ear where to find the best antiques store, oceanview restaurant, surf spot, art gallery, farmers' market, skate park, taco stand, peaceful hiking trail or convivial coffeehouse. "Hometown Santa Barbara" looks deep inside the culture of one of the country's most gorgeous towns to reveal a community pulsating with nature, history, intelligence, fashion and fame. From Carpinteria and Montecito to Goleta and the wine country, "Hometown Santa Barbara" unlocks the insider secrets of the Central Coast.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a guide that any resident would want to have on the bookshelf, and that any tourist could use to discover the hidden secrets of Santa Barbara." --Santa Barbara Independent, November 19, 2008

About the Author

Nancy Roberts Ransohoff (editor) is a contributing editor for "Montecito Magazine" and "Westway." Before she moved to Santa Barbara with her family, the Bowdoin alum was an editor for "Bon Appetit" and the Knapp Press in Los Angeles.

Cheryl Crabtree is story editor of "Montecito Magazine," a contributor to Fodor's guides and Fodor.com, a writer for "Santa Barbara Seasons," co-author of the upcoming "California Directory of Fine Wineries - Central Coast," a Stanford grad, and a longtime Santa Barbaran.

Starshine Roshell is a columnist for the "Santa Barbara Independent," a writer for "Santa Barbara Magazine," and the proprietress of Starshineroshell.com, where she waxes sassy on sex, politics, kids, fashion and life in Santa Barbara, where "carpools collide with couture."

Leslie Dinaberg is a screenwriter, columnist for the Santa Barbara blog noozhawk.com, and a contributor to such magazines as "Santa Barbara Seasons" and "Santa Barbara Magazine." A UCLA alum and California Native, she lives in Santa Barbara with her husband, co-author Zak Klobucher. Zak Klobucher is a screenwriter, a software guy, a Harvard grad and the husband of co-author Leslie Dinaberg.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Prospect Park Books (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975393952
• ISBN-13: 978-0975393956
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Starshine Roshell is an award-winning journalist and nationally syndicated columnist. Her work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, New York Post, Ventura Star, Roanoke Times, Santa Barbara Independent, and Westways, Miller-McCune, Hybrid Mom and Houston Family magazines. She lives in utopia.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Find!, December 16, 2008

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Tracy H. Freeman (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hometown Santa Barbara: The Central Coast Book 2009 - 2010 (Paperback)

Just moved back to Santa Barbara after living in LA for fifteen years and wanted a quick read that would bring me up to date on what's been happening around town. This was a GREAT find - current, thorough and really interesting. Full of tips on what to see and do, where to eat, shop, explore, etc., but also intriguing (and often amusing) background info on local people and places. And fun to read, too, like sitting down to pick the brain of a good friend who's got the inside scoop on everything. I ended up buying several for Christmas gifts for people who've lived here most of their lives and who I know don't know half of what's in this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Both Visitors and Locals!, November 23, 2008

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Michael Stein "mwstein" (Santa Barbara) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hometown Santa Barbara: The Central Coast Book 2009 - 2010 (Paperback)

Finally a Santa Barbara resource book that is both entertaining as well as an excellent reference. Truly a must have for both visitors as well as local residences. I have purchased several and plan to give them as gifts. Of course I'll keep one for myself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read!, January 19, 2009

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Ticos (Grapevine, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hometown Santa Barbara: The Central Coast Book 2009 - 2010 (Paperback)

Terrific read!

"Hometown Santa Barbara" is a delightful read that will appeal to everyone from first-time visitors to life-long locals. It is packed with all the information you need to explore this gorgeous Southern California paradise. The chapters are easy to navigate with appealing titles, like "Hungry and Thirsty" and "Athletic." Whether you are a new or a repeat visitor, "Hometown" will have you eagerly planning your trip. If you are a resident, you will reminisce proudly and definitely discover something new about your city. Either way, when it comes to exquisite Santa Barbara, this book wonderfully highlights the beauty and charm of this coastal jewel.