Santa Barbara was named one of the best places to visit in 2026 by Travel + Leisure, and we have the ultimate guide to plan the perfect trip to the Southern California city.

From architectural details to beautifully designed patios, these two Santa Barbara restaurants offer design lovers a reason ...

After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home. Cafés and restaurants across ...

Santa Barbara was recognized as a top global destination for 2026, thanks to its climate, hospitality offerings, and growing ...

Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. was founded on the pier in 1980 as a place for local fishermen to sell their freshest catches of the day. Slowly, they started taking the seafood being sold and cooking it ...

Most of Mitchell Sjerven’s crystal ball was remarkably clear a quarter-century ago, when he opened bouchon as one of the first restaurants in America, perhaps the first outside of Napa Valley, to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Local baristas are hard at work helping bring comfort to families devastated by LA wildfires. Handlebar Coffee was packed with customers Friday afternoon. “There's people in our ...

This five-day California road trip from Los Angeles to Monterey stops in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Big Sur, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, passing some of the best wineries, restaurants, and views in ...

Municipal Winemakers has announced that it will be closing its Funk Zone tasting room on Jan. 25 after 15 years to focus on its other locations. Muni Wine ...

This is one in a series of stories exploring things to do in communities across Santa Barbara County. It's a starting point for locals who want to ...