Santa Barbara isn’t just home to stunning hikes and great food—it’s also packed with some of the most beautiful beaches on the California coast. Should you be looking for a quiet, hidden cove, a prime ...

On Friday at 5:17 p.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until Saturday at 3 ...

The view of Santa Barbara from its courthouse is not to be missed. Photo Credit: Catherine Parker With its convenient location in Southern California, Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway. Located ...

Luxury events and rental company Bliss Beach has teamed up with the City of Santa Barbara for The Barbara, a European-inspired day club set on the shores of East Beach. By Tim Chan Santa Barbara is ...

A lot of effort, and heavy machinery, goes into making Santa Barbara’s beaches look spiffy. City residents sometimes question the tractors they see removing kelp and debris from city shores. But this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. For the fourth time in four years, a domoic acid event is devastating marine mammals across the Central Coast.

The gallerist, who died in June 2024 at age 89, represented artists and estates like Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg ...

Beachgoers should also avoid areas near the outfall from drainpipes and creeks that enter the ocean following a rain event as storm water runoff may carry high levels of bacteria and pollutants, the ...