Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA for 2026

In the early 20th century when Flying "A" Studios opened its doors, Santa Barbara was slated to become the epicenter of ...

This stunning Santa Barbara resort made the World's 50 Best Hotels ranking, and it's the only US property on the list

When the 2026 rankings of the World’s 50 Best Hotels were unveiled at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris, European and Asian ...

Step Inside The Milo: Santa Barbara’s Newly Reimagined Beachfront Hotel With Timeless Charm

Occupying a prized parcel of land once home to the legendary 400-room Potter Hotel is the recently reimagined and rebranded hotel The Milo. Located on famed Cabrillo Boulevard, the 121-room beachfront ...

Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Is Bold Rebrand of Funk Zone Hotel

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone lies the Moxy Santa Barbara hotel, a bold new addition to the already-iconic neighborhood. Known for its hip and modern appeal, elements of the Funk ...

Hotels Near Montecito Inn, Santa Barbara

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Legendary Santa Barbara Hotel Californian Launches Winemaker Dinners

The classic facade of Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California. The hotel. built in a Spanish Revival style, first opened in 1925. “Welcome to the Hotel California…” Yes, Hotel Californian was ...

Welcome to the Hotel Californian, Where Wellness Meets Indulgence

You won’t want to check out of the Hotel Californian. It’s easy to traverse the hotel’s restaurants and spas, as well as wander through the coastal California town’s “Funk Zone” neighborhood, making ...

Santa Barbara Wine Country: The Best Places to Eat, Stay and Sip in the Santa Ynez Valley

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 ...

Visit Santa Barbara: South Coast Hotel Occupancy Rate Up in March

Visit Santa Barbara, the destination marketing organization for the Santa Barbara South Coast region, has posted the region’s hotel performance data for March 2024. Santa Barbara South Coast hotel ...

Best Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA for 2026

Some of the most historic hotels in Santa Barbara include the Montecito Inn (built by Charlie Chaplin and a group of ...

Santa Barbara, CA Hotels

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The Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Fest is a free and flavorful fall tradition

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR, that glittering expanse of gorgeous ocean essence, is a seafood-rich spot throughout the calendar. But ...

Oregon State punishes Santa Barbara mistakes, takes 3-1 win over #25 Gauchos

Costly turnovers in the first half gave the Beavers an early lead, before a coup de grace from Michael Nesci early in the second half broke the Gauchos' spirit.

Santa Barbara Unified Sets Sights on Higher Achievement Targets as Preliminary Test Scores Show Continued Growth

Preliminary 2025-26 CAASPP results show Santa Barbara Unified continuing a multi-year upward trend in English language arts and mathematics. Districtwide, ...

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is Burning Plants — For Science

At the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, scientists are burning things. It may sound counterintuitive, but it serves a purpose.

Dark glamour and deep trust collide at this Art Deco Santa Barbara wedding

A moody Art Deco-inspired setting creates the atmosphere for Jason and Justin’s Santa Barbara wedding celebration. Beyond the ...

Inside Santa Barbara: The Artisans Behind California's Most Beautiful Crafts with Brand on The Run

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'Santa Barbara' Soap Opera Secrets: A Look Back at the Juicy '80s Drama Series

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those of us who were around in the '80s, watching the Santa Barbara soap opera was a real treat. The show, which centered on ...

Santa Barbara Woman to Appear on Upcoming Season of Survivor

A brand new season of the hit television series, Survivor, is returning for an exciting 51st season, and this season will ...

Santa Barbara Delays New Camera Contract Amid Surveillance Concerns, Creating Heated City Council Meeting

The Santa Barbara City Council voted Tuesday night to delay a proposed contract for automatic license plate reader cameras, ...

The Ultimate Santa Barbara Fall Guide: New Attractions, Winemaker Dinners And Royal Sightings

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 ...

What to Do in Santa Barbara, California

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 ...

Nancy Lynne Forster of Santa Barbara, 1938-2026

Nancy Lynne Forster Nancy Lynne Forster, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. Nancy was born in Oakland, ...