Finding seaside bliss in southwestern Jalisco for spring break; plus, come to our Backyard Brunch; my tax receipt winners; ...

A 250-room Garden Street hotel project is facing an appeal before the California Coastal Commission. The hotel project has ...

A month after CalFire released new fire hazard maps, local agencies have reviewed them and, in some cases, proposed ...

Below is a press release from multiple fire departments regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – On March 10, California ...

The Funk Zone is about to hit the big stage. The California Coastal Commission will vote on whether to allow a 250-room hotel in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone ...

State Street, the Mission, and Stearns Wharf. But once you get past the postcards, there’s more to see. Tucked between hills, ...

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The beauty chain moved from its previous location near the former Nordstrom building in the Paseo Nuevo Mall to 733 State ...

Short-term rental owners are responsible for permits and collecting and remitting transient occupancy taxes The County of ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from ... Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center Find Flight and Hotel Deals Navigate forward to interact with the calendar ...

What's more, it's considered one of the best California beaches home to some of the best Santa Barbara hotels. The shoreline may still fill up more on the weekends, but East Beach is a bit more ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.