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.

From architectural details to beautifully designed patios, these two Santa Barbara restaurants offer design lovers a reason ...

After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home. Cafés and restaurants across ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele’s second Southern California ...

Most of Mitchell Sjerven’s crystal ball was remarkably clear a quarter-century ago, when he opened bouchon as one of the first restaurants in America, perhaps the first outside of Napa Valley, to ...

Santa Barbara was recognized as a top global destination for 2026, thanks to its climate, hospitality offerings, and growing ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.– The News Channel 3-12 Morning show concludes previewing participating locations of Santa Barbara Restaurant Week with a visit from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara ...

The art gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Market features local artists and will become a permanent display. (Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo) It’s Wednesday night at the Santa Barbara Public Market, ...

The laid-back wine region is more attractive than ever as its first luxury resort, Auberge’s The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, opens and local restaurants earn Michelin guide distinctions. By Elycia Rubin ...

Five years ago, Santa Barbara hosted its first-ever Vegan Chef Challenge, a nationwide initiative founded by the nonprofit organization Vegan Outreach that aims to cultivate enthusiasm for vegan food ...