Santa Barbara has a rep. It’s an escape for the extremely rich and Californian, an idyllic town nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Harbor, 95 miles northwest of Los Angeles ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Find your Zen by the ocean at Leadbetter Beach. Some yoga studios set up outdoor seasonal classes here thanks to the flat and even terrain. – Emily Hochberg This large swath of ...

Santa Barbara has always been one of my favorite California getaways—it’s got the perfect blend of beachy charm, stunning Spanish architecture, and an easy, laid-back vibe. We did our babymoon there, ...

When my husband and I bought our home, my dad recommended that I avoid sharing the name of our new city. “Don’t tell people you’re in Goleta,” he said with a smirk. I grew up in Santa Barbara, and ...

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. It offers a bit of everything for travelers, from beach lovers to history buffs to ...

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 ...