There are two things unusual about the cruise ship AIDAdiva off of Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf for the day. Cruise ships ...

Delays are already anticipated as travelers make their way to their holiday destinations. Some air travelers are arriving at airports earlier than usual to avoid disruptions caused by the storm. Hope ...

Visit Santa Barbara will host its 2025 Annual General Meeting, noon to 1 p.m. Thurs., May 29, at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra. The annual gathering, held during California ...

Southern California Association of Governments Executive Director Kome Ajise shares plans for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games with Santa Barbara leaders Tuesday. Transportation agencies ...

The view of Santa Barbara from its courthouse is not to be missed. Photo Credit: Catherine Parker With its convenient ...

When you live in a town where the ocean is just around the corner, it feels almost wrong to spend a sunny day anywhere but the beach. As a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, my favorite way to savor ...

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U.S. News Insider Tip: Public facilities are limited but Coast Village Road is only a five-minute walk away and has food, drink and retail vendors if you need something to eat or are in search of a ...

Book a stay at the Sideways Inn, a motel that was basically a supporting actor in an Oscar-winning movie. Get a bird’s-eye view of Santa Barbara County via California’s longest and fastest zip lines.

Santa Barbara, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2025) — Beth Olson, director of sales at Visit Santa Barbara, has been recognized with Smart Meetings’ Catalyst Award, honoring her significant impact on the meetings ...

High amounts of rain are expected for L.A., with 2 to 4 inches on the coast. 'Be prepared for at least some rain around Christmas,' the weather service said.