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

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2024) — With the holiday season fast approaching, putting up visiting friends and family at a ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Visit Santa Barbara hosted a Tourism Summit that sold out. Organizers call that a good sign for the industry. People who operate businesses that benefit from tourism packed the ...

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 ...

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered what’s usually vacation season for millions of people. International travel isn’t an option because U.S. residents are not welcome in most countries.

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 ...

A meaty piece of Solvang has landed in the Santa Barbara Public Market. The highly anticipated Que - West Coast BBQ fired up ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Hochman covers the worlds of luxury, travel, and entertainment. Fall is a glorious time to visit Santa Barbara. The ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street, is the heart of the city. It cuts through downtown for 10 car-free blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with its ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Around 20 cruise ships visit Santa Barbara yearly, from September through May. They are bringing an estimated ...

Santa Barbara, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2025) — Beth Olson, director of sales at Visit Santa Barbara, has been honored with a Smart Women in Meetings Award from Smart Meetings, a leading meetings industry ...