From the rolling hills of Santa Barbara wine country to the winding mountain roads in Big Bear, these road trips offer a ...

From longtime locally-loved gems to buzzy newcomers, these are Montecito’s must-visit restaurants. Located less than two ...

Discover the top outdoor design spots in Santa Barbara. Patios, cozy nooks, and backyard gems that blend style and comfort ...

Santa Barbara County Fair is returning to the Santa Maria Fairpark Wednesday through July 13 offering entertainment, ...

This week’s Poetry Connection poem comes from longtime conference attendee, Toni Bixby. She attended two morning sessions of ...

Solstice was back in a big way for 2025! The 51st Anniversary! The theme was 'Wild Things', which inspired a wide range of ...

Main Beach sits right in the center of town, with a boardwalk perfect for people-watching. Tide pools dot the coastline, offering up-close views of starfish, sea anemones, and other creatures that ...

Pico Iyer, right, grabs a photo with Roman Baratiak. Iyer said he learned ‘more from Bariatak 'than from any professor I’ve ...

Look, we get it sometimes. You simply want a chicken sandwich. Lots of places offer a decent one now. But maybe you seek ...

These 14 coastal havens offer breathtaking ocean views and laid-back vibes that will melt your stress away faster than an ice cream cone in July! Laguna Beach is where art meets the ocean in the most ...

On the 100th anniversary of the quake that changed the city forever, the clock is ticking for the next Big One.

In California, where the next “Big One” is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake ...