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 ...

Brian Jones, founder of Bliss Beach, has partnered with the City of Santa Barbara to provide The Barbara, a beach club in Santa Barbara. Credit: Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo The City of Santa ...

Remember when travel agencies needed customer parking?Our profession has changed. In the Travel Institute's industry report last year, it said that 71% of travel agents now work as... Can a family ...

In Santa Barbara, the location has a subtle style. The architecture is sleek, yet minimal. Walls are either blank concrete or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Golden State has plenty of dreamy destinations. But few shine brighter than Santa Barbara—literally ...

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 ...

Below is a press release from Visit Santa Barbara regarding upcoming lodging deals for South Coast Residents. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif – To led a helping hand in a time of need, various hotels and vacation homes in Santa Barbara are offering accommodations for evacuees of the L.A. County Wildfires. A total six ...

Explore seven historic hotels in the Santa Barbara area that have withstood the test of time and still greet visitors.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) — As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends and family sometimes ...