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Big City Amenities in a Small-Town Environment Santa Barbara sits between the Santa Ynez Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, with a walkable downtown and beaches only moments from most hotels. The compact footprint of the city enables convenient access to restaurants, shops, cultural attractions and transportation hubs with minimal travel time. Planners will find branded properties from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Rosewood and Belmond along with unique independent properties. There is something to suit every event's needs and aesthetic, from luxury to glamping. Most hotels and resorts offer outdoor spaces that embrace the natural beauty of Santa Barbara and the year-round temperate climate. Locally based DMCs are also available to help with executing the perfect event. As a meeting destination, Santa Barbara distinguishes itself by being a welcome, walkable town that still offers the services, facilities and conveniences of a big city. Food, Wine, and the Great Outdoors As the home of Earth Day, Santa Barbara embraces the great outdoors through fresh local food, a robust wine culture and endless opportunities for adventure. Local chefs often source ingredients from near-daily farmers markets, a commitment to quality reflected in the city's 15 Michelin-recognized restaurants. This dedication to exceptional flavors extends from the plate to the glass, with an urban wine trail, bucolic vineyard estates, six distinct appellations and more than 50 wine varieties to explore. For those looking to experience Santa Barbara’s natural beauty, meeting attendees can choose from sailing regattas, horseback rides, kayaking, e-bike tours and whale watching, or choose to unwind with sound baths and beach yoga to foster connection and enhance meeting experiences.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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