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.

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 ...

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 ...

Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the breakwater finger sticking into picturesque Santa Barbara Harbor works magic ...

Located just above an iconic beach town known as the "American Riviera" sits a stunning canyon park teeming with flora and fauna paired with hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean: ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA (June 3, 2025) — The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal hometown of Santa Barbara for two ...