Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the innovative Taste Makers Market—a unique pop ...

Char Harris has been an integral part of the local surf culture for quite a while. Personally, she has helped me out with ...

On Thursday, March 6, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the consolidated responses to the nine reports ...

The City of Santa Barbara has announced that free self-serve sandbag stations have been set up today and will remain open ...

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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the installation of eight distinguished professionals to its ...

This weekend’s Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the largest and oldest orchid shows in the country, with ...

Now in its 55th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival will return to Alameda Park April 26-27. This year’s theme Our Power, Our Planet invites the ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in early spring or fall ...

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Visit the garden's website for further details. Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour (69 reviews) Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara ...

Safety is key when enjoying the golden sands of California, so where better than the safest beach in the Golden State for ...