Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel offers a unique boutique experience with 50 elegantly designed ...

I have often wondered why the popular retail portion of Milpas Street hasn't been inverted to a pedestrian mallway, like renowned 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show was back for its 77th season. The theme: 'Exotic Gardens'. Merlie and I attended the ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Staying safe in today’s world can be a challenge, especially for individuals who face additional ...

The Ides of March were not kind to the No. 15 UC Santa Barbara Baseball team (15-3, 4-1 Big West), as the Gauchos and Hawai'i (13-5, 2-3 Big West) played ...

Museums are always a good excursion and educational trip during your next trip! Learn about a new culture, feel inspired by a ...

Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the innovative Taste Makers Market—a unique pop ...

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state's most iconic cities and landscapes.

Puerto Vallarta - During a recent visit to Santa Barbara, California, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González ...

On Thursday, March 6, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the consolidated responses to the nine reports ...

Now in its 55th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival will return to Alameda Park April 26-27. This year’s theme Our Power, Our Planet invites the ...