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The millions of tourists who visit Santa Barbara annually typically remain in its South Coast area centered around Stearns Wharf, the beachside activities, and within walking distance of the ...

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.

Walking into the recently revamped, reconsidered, rejuvenated Harbor Restaurant, it sort of feels like you’ve entered the dining room of a Viking cruise ship. Perched on Stearns Wharf, you are as much ...

One of Santa Barbara’s most visually unappealing sites is about to get a transformation. Developers plan to build restaurants and retail shops at the corner of Garden and East Yanonali streets in the ...

The bread is here to stay. Pascucci Italian restaurant, one of Santa Barbara’s mainstays for more than 30 years, has found a new home in the city’s arts district. “We are excited to be renting from ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif, (KEYT) - After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home. Cafés and restaurants across the city are seeing steady New Year’s Day ...

This five-day California road trip from Los Angeles to Monterey stops in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Big Sur, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, passing some of the best wineries, restaurants, and views in ...