Santa Barbara boasts miles of pristine beaches framed by rugged cliffs and lush palm trees, evoking the idyllic charm of the Amalfi Coast. READ MORE: European ... add to the town's Old World ...

Every destination has its local flair for celebratory traditions. A Hawaiian wedding has tropical flowers; Napa Valley has ...

In the northwest part of town just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's early origins. Founded in 1786, this Californian mission was ...

If you'd like to enlist the help of a local, sign up for one of Santa Barbara's best wine tours. While you're in town, check out the area known as the Funk Zone, where you'll happen upon several ...