Riviera Park Gardens

This review is for Taste of the Town but I must rave about how beautiful the whole layout of the grounds are. Riviera park is located on the hillsides of the Riviera, overlooking our beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, and ocean view of our beaches. Simply breathtaking and serene!
I’ve been volunteering for Taste of the Town for 3 years. This event is now in its 34^th year and benefits the Arthritis Foundation.
For $ 125 a ticket you can look forward to sampling great food, wine tasting, and listen to live entertainment. I believe there are over 40 wineries to sample from.
If you don’t buy a ticket ahead of time then you can expect to pay $ 140 at the door. Still not a bad deal for all the food, wine, and fun entertainment you get to enjoy! Plus it’s for a great cause.
Some of the restaurants you get to sample include: Ca’Dario, Chase Bar and Grill, Enterprise Fish Co., Los Arroyos, Bacara Resort & Spa, The Nugget, Opal, and Rori’s Artisanal Creamery just to name a few.
Wineries, Breweries, and Beverages include: Alma Rosa, Artiste, Au Bön Climat, Gainey, Giessinger, Grassini, Island Brewing Co., Carribbean Coffee Co., Carr Winery, and much much more!
This event takes place every September. If I wasn’t a volunteer every year I would still save up my money just to attend this event because it really is worth it; not only for what you get but again to benefit a great cause!
Some of the vendors also have free gifts, and two for one tasting coupons to take as well. Plus you get to keep the wine glass and plate if you choose to take it home with you.
Keep this event in mind for next year! I promise you will have fun.