It was also named one of the best beaches in Santa Barbara by Celebrity Cruises. Although Butterfly Beach is technically in nearby Montecito, it's only about a 10-minute drive or 20-minute bike ...

Rosewood Miramar Beach is home to a Michelin-starred ocean-front restaurant, two picturesque pools and the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Santa Barbara. Upon walking into the lobby, guests are ...

With miles of sandy, sun-kissed coastlines, Santa Barbara offers prime spots like the beautiful Butterfly Beach, a favorite among locals and celebrities, and the unassuming Summerland Beach ...

Stormwater drains onto Butterfly Beach in Montecito Thursday afternoon. Credit: Ray Ford / Noozhawk photo In Santa Barbara, the rain is expected to last into Friday with a risk of thunderstorms.