La Misa del Santa Barbara welcomed those enjoying Old Spanish Days to the Old Mission. The event takes place right after ...

Xochipilli de Santa Barbara cleverly brought rope tricks into their routine and Danza Folklorica Quetzacoatl upped the ante on their sword dances by adding the excitement of blindfolds to the mix at ...

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) celebrated its 25th anniversary in July with the release of a new short film highlighting the museum’s legacy, ...

Old Spanish Days kicks off at the Old Mission on Wednesday and runs through Sunday, with events happening throughout the city ...

The white sand beach curves along the blue Pacific Ocean. Dogs run free here, making it a happy place for four-legged friends and their owners. The mission is one of the most beautiful in California, ...

Fiesta spirit came alive as Los Niños de Las Flores gathered for their official group photo in front of Old Mission Santa ...

Old Mission Santa Barbara and St. Barbara Parish at Old Mission Santa Barbara are collaborating on an effort to increase accessibility to the Mission church through the installation of an ...

The historic Mission Santa Barbara is a short drive away, providing a fascinating glimpse into California’s Spanish colonial ...

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See inside El Encanto Hotel, the luxury property in the Santa Barbara hills that LVMH just sold for $82.2 million.