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 ...

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite community members to participate in the process.

The South Coast saw a 3% increase in hotel occupancy in 2024, marking the largest growth out of any competing locations in ...

The best way to get around Santa Barbara is on foot. Most of the main attractions, shops and restaurants are all located within a 3-mile radius in the downtown area. Santa Barbara is also known ...

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On January 30th, 2025, the Santa Barbara Police Department will visit local bars and restaurants to educate customers on the ...

Put on your best walking shoes for this wine and chocolate tour in Santa Barbara, California. It's the perfect Valentine's ...

They say you can’t put a price tag on beauty, but maybe you can.       A recent report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara ...