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.

Santa Barbara has a rep. It’s an escape for the extremely rich and Californian, an idyllic town nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Harbor, 95 miles northwest of Los Angeles ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Hochman covers the worlds of luxury, travel, and entertainment. Fall is a glorious time to visit Santa Barbara. The ...

Santa Barbara is one of California’s most quintessential beach towns. While it has traditionally been known as a Southern California hotspot for wine tasting, the burgeoning culinary scene continues ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. It’s challenging to find a better year-round destination ...