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Romantic Setting
updated: Aug 02, 2012, 3:35 PM

By Edhat Subscriber

Where is a good outdoor place in the Santa Barbara area to propose or profess love?

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COMMENT 304149P	2012-08-02 03:41 PM
The Redwood section at the Botanic Garden. Many moons ago, my husband and I had our engagement photos taken there.
COMMENT 304150	2012-08-02 03:42 PM
Lotusland! Magical.
COMMENT 304151	2012-08-02 03:45 PM
There are some lovely spots in the Ellwood Mesa overlooking the ocean. I found roses there once (not for me...I wish)! Can't wait to hear the smart aleck comments from Edhatters...
COMMENT 304153	2012-08-02 03:52 PM
Butterfly beach at sunset and then dinner at the Bella Vista in the Biltmore afterwards....that is if everything turns out the way you plan. Good luck!
COMMENT 304154	2012-08-02 03:54 PM
The tower at the courthouse (as long as no one is scared of heights), The zoo (sounds lame but there are some really beautiful spots), Alice Keck Park is also romantic when no one is there. Anything thoughtful to the person or a specific memory, like first kiss or date.
DILLYDALLY	2012-08-02 03:57 PM
Make it personal. If you like hiking, for example, inspiration point is a good choice. Or in front of the art museum for the art enthusiast. So many beautiful, timeless, and romantic places in town, pick one to be a part of your story.
COMMENT 304159	2012-08-02 04:00 PM
go out on the sunset kid
COMMENT 304160	2012-08-02 04:00 PM
I took two young couples to the bluff just west of Goleta Beach for some pre-nuptial pictures. It was easy to pose the shots there to look natural.
EDHATBARBARA	2012-08-02 04:01 PM
The beach in Carpinteria at Sunset. Carpinteria Bluffs too.
EZ2	2012-08-02 04:05 PM
West campus at SBCC at the overlook and fountain
JOJOFLYS	2012-08-02 04:09 PM
Knapps Castle
COMMENT 304168	2012-08-02 04:09 PM
It's not very romantic to ask for advice about romance. If you know them enough to profess love, you should know the right place for you as a couple. Sheesh.
COMMENT 304169	2012-08-02 04:10 PM
Stow House, out in Goleta. Lot's of different settings to choose from.
COMMENT 304173	2012-08-02 04:21 PM
On Milpas, under the bridge.
COMMENT 304174	2012-08-02 04:21 PM
sunset cruise on the Celebration
COMMENT 304175	2012-08-02 04:22 PM
Botanic Garden, Ellwood Mesa, Alice Keck, I agree. Also, secret steps on way up to Riviera Theatre (find at top of Pedregosa) halfway up is a little bench, quite private. Franceschi Park on Mission Ridge, Hilda Ray Park on Kenwood on Mesa, both have amazing views and few people.
COMMENT 304176	2012-08-02 04:24 PM
Douglas Preserve...
COMMENT 304179P	2012-08-02 04:28 PM
All good suggestions, but the best place is wherever is special to the two of you.
COMMENT 304180	2012-08-02 04:28 PM
Bridge to Nowhere.
ROGER DODGER	2012-08-02 04:42 PM
On those cliffs just don't get to close to the edge..
COMMENT 304187	2012-08-02 04:44 PM
The Turd Refuge
COMMENT 304201	2012-08-02 05:07 PM
The ranch in Carpinteria that belongs to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver....unless you believe Maria when she says the property has bad joojoo.
COMMENT 304209	2012-08-02 05:21 PM
@175 For crying out loud. No one ever told you you're great at keeping secrets, I bet. You forgot to tell about the really special secret * # zz % & 2@ ** spot, over by the #^(# @*#.
COMMENT 304213	2012-08-02 05:53 PM
In front of the Santa Barbara Mission steps could be very romantic. :) Or anywhere on the beach or at a *safe* location on the bluffs when the sun is setting. Maybe on Goleta or Santa Barbara pier. Or on a boat ride. If you want there to be a crowd of people to witness and cheer, a nice restaurant is cool. Do the whole down-on-one-knee thing and an engagement ring. :) However, that could also be very embarrassing depending upon the answer. And it might put too much pressure on your partner. Some people need to think about it before they respond. Really depends upon how romantic you want it to be, and how much you are willing to risk embarrassment. And if you want an easy "escape route" if the answer is a flat out "no" vs. a "yes" or an "I need time to think".
TAZ	2012-08-02 06:09 PM
Shoreline Park - there is a beautiful view looking toward the harbor and the city & mountains beyond. There is also a bench there for sitting. Best to you in getting the answer you want!
MESARATS	2012-08-02 06:22 PM
Full moon bonfire at Hendry's beach.
COMMENT 304229	2012-08-02 07:04 PM
How about in the middle of making love.
COMMENT 304239	2012-08-02 07:21 PM
In the fast lane on the 101. Make sure you are doing over 90 mph.
SEEDLADY	2012-08-02 07:23 PM
at the beach, under a full moon
COMMENT 304241P	2012-08-02 07:27 PM
The old Goleta Depot at Lake Los Carneros.
COMMENT 304267P	2012-08-03 12:41 AM
After 11 years of officiating for local weddings, I hear that some people take a little vacation and wait for just the right moment, which is usually the moment in which it feels right to you, and you are alone and uninterrupted. A sunset is nice, if it is quiet and serene enough. You need to plan a few activities so that there are enough options, should one or two of the moments not feel right. A sentimental spot to the couple, or any quiet beautiful and romantic spot will do...especially if it is at sunset. All that said, it matters not where you propose because any place will be perfect for you! Best of luck!
COMMENT 304276	2012-08-03 06:19 AM
The Little Toot out on the water...get Capt Fred to announce it to the crowd on the harbor
COMMENT 304292	2012-08-03 06:59 AM
Franceschi Park or Alice Keck park are The spots that came To My mind first :)
COMMENT 304297	2012-08-03 07:12 AM
Oh come on 168, anyone about to propose is about to have a breakdown and a little helpful dialogue when asked for eases the anxiety. :-)
BARGS	2012-08-03 07:34 AM
+1 Butterfly Beach.
COMMENT 304314	2012-08-03 07:56 AM
A gorgeous restaurant and a nice bottle of wine, and roses.
COMMENT 304323	2012-08-03 08:21 AM
The alley behind Vons
COMMENT 304341	2012-08-03 08:49 AM
I proposed at sunset on the bluffs of Shoreline park-- and I got a YES! Didn't realize how many people had stopped to watch until I got up from my knee and saw alot of smiling faces watching from afar.
COMMENT 304353	2012-08-03 09:15 AM
Definitely Lotusland.
COMMENT 304377	2012-08-03 10:16 AM
I think it depends on the person being proposed to. I would have liked a very public and fun proposal (didn't get it), but some are more uptight about that sort of thing and need a less public setting. Depending on what your beloved's personality is, you should go that direction. Does she like crowds? then go to the pier and invite everyone you know to be there and suprise her with a rose and a proposal. No crowds? Go to a quiet park or hike location "alone" and profess your love. Best of luck to you! p.s. I still married him. What can I say "I love the guy"!
COMMENT 304383	2012-08-03 10:32 AM
Your rainy day back up Plan B is the small little alcove room in the back of Downey's restaurant. Set the tone for the rest of your life - special occasions in special places.
COMMENT 304402	2012-08-03 11:29 AM
claim jumper
COMMENT 304415	2012-08-03 12:10 PM
Franceschi Park. Quiet, with view of city and new moon.
COMMENT 304416	2012-08-03 12:12 PM
As you hold her hair back after a night at Sharkeez @168 I agree with you. Who is going to help this person later in life. Every year "so what do you want for Christmas?"
COMMENT 304422	2012-08-03 12:23 PM
My husband proposed to me at the top of La Cumbre Peak. Its the highest point in SB (at 3,995 ft), you can drive or hike to it, there is a nice bench, and it has an AMAZING view. Go where your heart tells you is right. <3
COMMENT 304454	2012-08-03 01:59 PM
There was an overlook (I don't know if it is still there since the road was modified) between two wind shaped cypress trees just above butterfly beach on the bluff where Channel drive used to make the sharp past the cemetary. Channel Drive now dead ends. There was a bench there and a beautiful view. Check it out.
COMMENT 304462	2012-08-03 02:29 PM
there's a drainage ditch up from El Capitan that has a lot of gross wet hubris. The surfers call it Shit Pipes. It's part of the soon to be exclusive beach that is in process of 5 mansions to be built.
COMMENT 304493	2012-08-03 04:33 PM
Goleta pier, that's where my son asked his wife. Xo
COMMENT 304760	2012-08-04 12:20 PM
Oso Flaco Lake has a fine board walk that goes out over the lake and across the dunes and wild flowers to a beach pavillion overlooking the roaring Pacific surf. Powerful spot. Haunting. Memorable.
TWOBITS	2012-08-05 10:58 PM
Lizard's Mouth at sunset!

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