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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Locals on the hunt for holiday deals can now pass along the savings to their friends and family because Visit Santa Barbara is bringing back its Locals Lodging Promotion ...

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. It offers a bit of everything for travelers, from beach lovers to history buffs to ...

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered what’s usually vacation season for millions of people. International travel isn’t an option because U.S. residents are not welcome in most countries.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2025) — Vanessa Bechtol, CDME, has joined Visit Santa Barbara, the official destination ...

Tourists pose on Stearns Wharf to get a photo of the Santa Ynez Mountains as their backdrop. Credit: Pricila Flores / Noozhawk photo Locals know that a walk down State Street or a day at Stearns Wharf ...

World Atlas named six California towns among the prettiest on the Pacific Coast. See which scenic cities made the list.

Juneteenth Santa Barbara will host Love for The People, the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration 11 am.-6 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara.

Here’s how to plan the ultimate Santa Barbara getaway. As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the ...