Santa Barbara is one of California’s most quintessential beach towns. While it has traditionally been known as a Southern California hotspot for wine tasting, the burgeoning culinary scene continues ...

Visit Santa Barbara seafood markets, the annual festival, and these restaurants for the delicacy.

Santa Barbara’s flourishing food and beverage scene reached new heights in 2025. Although this affluent beach town is best known for its idyllic charm, scenic mountain-meets-ocean landscape and many ...

Santa Playa Mariscos has opened on State Street in Santa Barbara. Owner Yona Estrada also has moved his restaurant Yona Redz to the 1200 block. Credit: Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo Change is in the ...

“At Loquita, our passion lies in creating moments that bring people together,” said Joe Schneider, general manager. “We celebrate the flavors and traditions of Spain while highlighting the bounty of ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Seafood expert chef Dom Crisp sets his sights on ...