Santa Barbara is prized for its Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture and its near-perfect coastal climate. At the heart of the seaside city, just a couple of blocks from the beach ...

North of downtown, the 78-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a refuge for bored beachgoers and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors walk on unpaved paths through what, at times, looks like ...

If you have extra time, East Beach is worthwhile. There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA — It's a wrap! The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has come and gone, capping another all-out edition of amazing films, tributes, engaging awards season ...