The Douglas Family Preserve, a clifftop park overlooking the ocean, welcomes dogs off-leash – because life’s pleasures should be shared with four-legged companions too. Transportation in Santa Barbara ...

The granddaughter of Santa Barbara's Fiesta speaks out on how Old Spanish Days has not stayed true to its roots.

Butterfly Beach in neighboring Montecito offers a perfect crescent of sand without the crowds of more famous California beaches. The gentle waves make swimming accessible even for those whose surfing ...

El Presidente Fritz Olenberger said he saw full crowds at the Fiesta Pequeña kickoff event at the Old Mission, Las Noches de ...

Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta returned last week with colorful parades, live music and a strong turnout at events ...

Like beauty, the relative success of any year’s Fiesta festivities lies pretty much in the eyes of its beholders. Even though ...

The Fiesta I grew up with was a joyful, inclusive, locally led celebration that is now being swallowed by something else: ...

Santa Barbara’s Fiesta Finale was more than a celebration this year, it was a heartfelt tribute to the late Erin Graffy de Garcia. The event was held ...

A popular Fiesta event is Celebración de los Dignatarios filled with music, dancing, food, and beverage at the Santa Barbara ...

Santa Barbara police are investigating after officers say three people were stabbed along State Street overnight.

For its 101st year, El Desfile Histórico celebrated Santa Barbara with the most popular event of the city for many residents.

One person is dead and two others were wounded during a fight overnight in Santa Barbara, according to police. A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing, which occurred as ...