Alta Vista Tours will launch PhD-led stargazing tours in the Santa Barbara area on Saturday, March 28, 2026, offering guests an ...

An economic unpacking of the region — and a look toward the horizon — took place Wednesday afternoon at Visit Santa Barbara’s annual 2026 Tourism Summit, where tourism leaders, economists, business ...

Santa Barbara offers more than just beaches and city views—you can find some truly hidden camping spots if you know where to... The post 7 Hidden Campgrounds in Santa Barbara, California You’ll Love ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you live in a town where the ocean is just around the corner, it feels almost wrong to spend a sunny day anywhere but the beach. As a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, my favorite way to savor ...

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

Santa Barbara’s flourishing food and beverage scene reached new heights in 2025. Although this affluent beach town is best known for its idyllic charm, scenic mountain-meets-ocean landscape and many ...