The county is gearing up to celebrate the winter holidays with free tree lightings, parades, and festive events with some starting as soon as the calendar ...

From a remote coastal town to a major, thriving city, Stearns Wharf has transformed Santa Barbara and withstood disasters.

Santa Barbara, aka: “The American Riviera”, has long been known as a great beach destination, but where are the best beaches in Santa Barbara for families? The area has become quite well known thanks ...

Nine years ago, UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators faced an intriguing question: Could an urban sandy beach—typically groomed flat and stripped of vegetation—be restored with minimal ...

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 ...

In Santa Barbara, the location has a subtle style. The architecture is sleek, yet minimal. Walls are either blank concrete or ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man clinging to the Ellwood Pier was successfully rescued from chest-high waters Saturday afternoon. According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, ...