We're visiting her rich uncle in Santa Barbara this weekend. Should be fantastic.

oh man. one of my favorite places in the country. head inland to Los Olivos for a romantic wine tasting adventure, off the beaten path.
right in the middle of the st ynez valley, you'll have access to the world's best pinot noir grapes.
Brothers' Restaurant At Mattei's Tavern just closed down, but they (the brothers) reopened a new place called Sides Hardware & Shoes restaurant. i haven't been to the new place but Mattei's was excellent.