On Sunday, February 22, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council will lead a five-mile “living heritage hike” from Rincon Beach County Park to Santa Claus Lane, tracing the path of the 1775-76 Juan ...

Ninety-five miles north of Los Angeles, the California coast jogs left along a stretch of shoreline nicknamed “The American Riviera.” Santa Barbara lies at the heart of this South Coast. The climate ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street, is the heart of the city. It cuts through downtown for 10 car-free blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with its ...

With tax season finally behind you, Santa Barbara offers the perfect coastal reset—a walkable city where historic missions meet sun-drenched beaches, all while welcoming your four-legged companions.