The past couple years yielded quite a bit of turnover in the restaurant industry here in Santa Barbara. Residents and visitors were sad to see some old favorites permanently fold; however, several new establishments have since replaced those that closed due to the pandemic. And business is booming! Peruse the sweet and savory of Santa Barbara and visit these new restaurants and cafes just opened within the past year or...
Planning your trip to Santa Barbara? There’s so much you can explore in Santa Barbara on your own, but some of the best tours are led by the pro’s. Downtown Santa Barbara and its surroundings can be seen and experienced through a variety of guided tours that aim to entertain, educate and excite or relax. From hot-rod vehicle tours to leisurely trolley tours along the American Riviera to intrepid kayaking,...
It has been a while since I posted about the laws and regulations as they affect short term rentals and vacation rentals in Santa Barbara. While there still exists some “gray area” as it relates to the City of Santa Barbara and their interpretation, just know, anything located in the coastal zone of Santa Barbara is currently “license-able”. If that’s even a word. WHERE IS THE COASTAL ZONE IN SANTA...
Searching for and finding the best property manager in Santa Barbara can be a daunting task. On top of that, the stress of having to coordinate service people to prepare for each new guest can make you wonder if you’ve gotten yourself in over your head. Finding the perfect property manager We know this feeling; we have been there, and we are here to help. Owning properties in another state...
Did you know the average hotel room is only 325 square feet? Our vacation rental homes, on the other hand, offer you an entire house for less than you’d pay for a hotel room suite. Here are just a few of the ways we save you money when you book a vacation rental home with Haller Coastal Homes: 🚫No hidden fees to guests 🚫No service fee 🚫No management fee...
International travel isn’t as simple as it used to be. While globetrotting is temporarily on hold for most of us, there are still ways to take in some culture, color and flavor closer to home. Santa Barbara is a glorious melting pot of international cuisine, offering up plenty of tempting cookery and libations to sip and savor from all four corners of the world. In a time when overseas travel...
Your fur baby deserves a vacation, too! Santa Barbara is a dog-friendly city and there are plenty of ways to enjoy this coastal town with your best friend. With our comfy, pet-friendly vacation rental homes in Santa Barbara, there’s no reason Fido should have to stay behind. Check out what Santa Barbara has to offer for pets and owners alike. The Central Coast offers a variety of on and off...
Enjoying meaningful time with friends and family has become profoundly more precious within the last two years. Though virtual happy hours, Zoom reunions and online hangouts are the norm these days, in-person, face-to-face time is now all the more rare. The opportunities where we can gather, embrace and feel the warmth of friends and loved ones is not wasted or taken lightly anymore. True connections matter and a vacation to...
