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, ...

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 ...

Visitors to the Santa Barbara Courthouse can tour its halls, the Sunken Garden and see a 360-degree view of the city from the clock tower. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo This is one in a series ...

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 ...

With serene trails, a wonderfully walkable Old Town and a slate of buzzy new businesses, there's a reason Goleta's nickname "the Good Land" endures.

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 ...

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 explore, people hosting family and friends, and ...

In Northern California, outdoor lovers have their choice between nearly a dozen national forests, including the Mendocino, ...