The festive season is upon us! Visit Santa Barbara this winter to soak up holiday cheer, enjoy festive local traditions and take advantage of stellar shopping without big city crowds. Shop for handcrafted gifts at the Sa...

Keep your summer buzz going strong with the help of some adrenaline-infused adventures in Santa Barbara! Hit the trails on your own or join-up with the local Sierra Club. SantaBarbaraHikes.com is the go-to resource for l...

Ahh, harvest is here! October is without a doubt one of the richest months in Santa Barbara, particularly when it comes to food and wine. And this October is no exception, with the first annual epicure.sb: a month to sav...

Santa Barbara’s cultural season kicks off October 1 with 1st Thursday, an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Stage presents a Season Preview SALON at The Granada, a behind-the-scenes look...

Labor Day doesn’t signal the end of the summer in Santa Barbara. It marks the start of "Indian Summer", a period of sublime weather, lighter crowds and off-peak room rates. And now you can get the inside scoop on where t...

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. But easy-going in Santa Barbara is much more than a walk in the park. There’s plenty of adventure on tap to get your adrenaline pumping and abundant opportunities to bring you up c...

There is plenty of summer left to take advantage of Compliments of Santa Barbara, a savings program designed to help you maximize your summer vacation budget and get back to the basics. Compliments offers yield perks and...

Summer has arrived! There has never been a better time to take advantage of everything The American Riviera® has to offer. You can do and see so much for so little, thanks to the new Compliments of Santa Barbara savings ...

We are pleased to present Compliments of Santa Barbara, a savings program designed to help visitors maximize their summer vacation budgets and get back to the basics. Download the Compliments of Santa Barbara checklist o...

Ahh. Here we are, on the verge of summer, when the pace of life slows down, our days stretch longer into the night and we gravitate towards the great outdoors. Everything just seems to taste so much better in the summer!...

To the Friends and Fans of Santa Barbara, We are pleased to let you know that Santa Barbara is indeed open for business, and that the Jesusita Fire inflicted minimal damage to our visitor infrastructure. It is safe to...

2009 has officially become the year of the "deal", and travel bargains abound. It’s a buyer’s market — which inspired us to take this opportunity to remind you that Santa Barbara is a value-rich destination in any econom...

Spring heralds a visual feast of butterflies, flowers and festivals in Santa Barbara. Local museums and theaters showcase an abundance of entertaining and stimulating works of art, while culture and community make their ...

Exhilarating outdoor adventure comes naturally in Santa Barbara.  Bike a mountain trail above the city and let off some steam. Ban the blues cruising our waterfront on a four-wheel surrey. Breathe in the clean ocean air ...

It’s time to start thinking spring breaks and summer travel! With the economy on everyone’s mind, our hospitality industry is offering many ways to save with the "Perfect Pairing" Sideways-inspired value pass, the Santa ...

Spring Break is just around the corner, and Santa Barbara is the go-to destination for parents seeking a low-maintenance family escape. Nature and the great outdoors? Check. Family-friendly museums and historic attractio...

Current economic forecasts might be gloomy, but here in Santa Barbara the outlook is downright sunny for travelers seeking great values and rejuvenating escapes! Take advantage of stellar off-season savings, creative add...

Indulge your inner foodie with a flavor-filled escape to Santa Barbara. From educational events like The Natural History of Honey and foodie fests like Solvang’s Food & Wine Festival, to superb restaurant values and wine...

Congratulations Santa Barbara! Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Santa Barbara one of its 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commissi...

You don’t have to go half-way around the world to experience Mediterranean beauty, culinary delights and world class wine. Santa Barbara is a picture perfect destination for travelers seeking an inspired “backyard” getaw...

Inviting artists, intellectuals, creative’s and all those inspired by natural beauty! Santa Barbara comes alive during this winter season with music, cultural activities and festive local traditions guaranteed to get the...

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