When I was a boy, I wanted one as a hat. It was all the rage.
I met Fess Parker a couple times, through my Dad and still have pictures of him getting out of his plane in Fremont, CA.
About 20 years ago I discovered his hotel in Santa Barbara “Fess Parker Hotel”.
I always ask for the same room. It’s perfect. Two queen size beds, spacious room.
The use to have complimentary wine from Fess Parker Winery but, they charge for it now.
They will take care of doggies free and water them.
They serve giant snicker doodle cookies at turn down.
and my favorite part is the room has a nice balcony, which is situated across the street from the ocean, which makes for a great evening as the sound of waters lulls me to sleep.
In the morning I’ll order a pot of coffee, sit on the balcony and take in the sunshine and ocean.
I usually eat at the restaurant of the hotel and have been invited many times to private events I had no previous invitation to and had some terrific dinners.
But, they got this bar on the south side of the hotel and it’s just perfect sitting outside and talking to strangers and laughing it up.
Montecito is close by and there are two place I like but, you have to arrive early to get a seat.
I’ve been to Bacara up the road but Fess Parker is the only place I relax and always my preference...