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Santa Barbara, CA – Get ready for the return of Downtown Santa Barbara’s sizzling salsa dance classes! Join us every Wednesday in May from 6 PM to 8 PM in front of M. Special Brewing Company and Beast ...

The first ever Best of California State Parks visitors poll showcases the parks with the best views, campsites, dog-friendly ...

Salinas-area parks stand out in the Best of California State Parks poll showcasing parks with the best views, campsites and ...

A bill by Assemblymember Lori Wilson could help finally break the Highway 37 gridlock despite worries about harming ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, with average highs hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in ...

New blog by Perry Lieber explores trends in sustainable home construction, personalized remodeling, and expert renovation ...

Check the website ahead of your visit to make sure it’s open. In the northwest part of town, just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's ...

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber invites the local business community and general public to attend its May Chamber Mixer on Thursday, May 15, from 5 to 7 ...

Want to get the most out of your time while vacationing in California? Replace these tourist traps with local-approved ...

Now, a popular travel website is confirming that the area is the most trending place to visit. (Of course ... West Palm Beach, Fla. Santa Barbara, Calif. Cleveland, Ohio Kansas City, Mo.