Dear Fleet 8 Members:
Those of you who came up for the
Regatta last July know how wonderful Santa Barbara is on a summer weekend.
Unfortunately that's not a secret and some folks found out the hard way that you
can't get lodging here if you wait to book it. I am writing to implore you
to book your rooms NOW, and to help you with this task we have both a special
deal and info on alternatives.
SPECIAL DEAL: The Franciscan Inn in West
Beach is holding a block of rooms for us for Friday (7/28) and Saturday (7/29)
at the following rates:
Room with King Bed - $155.00 per night +
tax
Room with 2 doubles or 2 queens - $180.00 per night +
tax
Standard Suite - Queen bed in bedroom/Queen sofa in
living room + kitchenette - $225.00 per night + tax
Not blocked but currently
available:
- Franciscan Suite - Queen bed in the bedroom, 2 queen beds
+ a sofa bed in the main room (picture on website). This gives 4 beds in one
unit for $295.00 per night
- Family Suite - Queen bed in bedroom upstairs, Queen
bed in bedroom downstairs, Queen sofa bed in lviing area w/kitchentte -
$295.00 per night
Located at Bath and Mason the
Franciscan Inn is an easy walk to the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. Their prices are
very good for that time of year, the rooms are nice and the people who run it
are great. They have a swimming pool and jacuzzi. Their web site is http://www.franciscaninn.com/
To reserve call
the Franciscan Inn - 805-963-8845 and use Reservation Code
SBYC.
They are holding the rooms
until March 31st, BUT they are already 50% booked for that weekend so don't
forget to reserve.
ALTERNATIVES: Santa Barbara has many fine
Hotels as well as Motels, B&Bs and rental Cottages. Don't let the
quantity fool you, they all book up. While the Franciscan Inn will meet
most people's needs, in case it's not what you are looking for we have attached
a comprehensive list of options. These are grouped geographically.
West Beach is closest to the Harbor and walkable (albeit longish) to most of
Downtown. East Beach is also pleasant and an easy drive to the
Harbor. Clicking on the name will take you to the Orbitz page for the
hotel and where available a link to their direct web site is at the bottom of
each listing. Links to some Vacation Rentals and B&Bs are at the end
of the document along with a map. None! of this is meant to be an
endorsement, we just want you to come and race and not be grumpy because you
were sleeping on the floor. If you have questions feel free to write
me.
P.S. Congratulations to Zuni
Bear and Grace O'Malley for their
stunning performances at Key West.
Jeff Mueller
Joie de Vivre #218
P.P.S. Special
thanks to Steve at
www.infocuspromo.com