The California Central Coast is a world-class wine destination. Santa Barbara wines rival those from international regions and have garnered top honors and awards. From humble “Mission grapes” to present day award-winning varietals, Santa Barbara’s history of wine is as rich and full-bodied as its Pinot Noir. If you love wine, Santa Barbara is a premier destination for wine tasting and the so-called Urban Wine Trail is an easy way...
Concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl are back, and the world’s most talented musicians have set their 2021 dates for the upcoming fall months. September 2021 tours at the Santa Barbara Bowl The autumn season looks to be especially exciting with Jackson Browne kicking off September. Jackson’s new studio album, “Downhill From Everywhere” debuted worldwide on July 23, 2021 and his show at the SB Bowl is scheduled for September...
Making the 25th anniversary of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Where to travel next: 2021 Hot List” is our beloved Santa Barbara, listed as the only California city, holding its own among nine global destinations chosen by the magazine’s highly esteemed travel editors. The article specifically cites the new State Street Promenade, which transformed the downtown strip into a pedestrian mall during the pandemic, allowing restaurants to expand onto the sidewalk and...
On June 15, 2021 the State of California will reopen and while some limited measures will remain in place, Californians will see life returning to the normal we once knew. Santa Barbara County will keep the current masking guidance until June 15, and after that, things will start to look even brighter as we head into the summer months! At the time of writing, Santa Barbara County data showed the...
Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is an ideal holiday destination for lovers of the outdoors and nature, especially during the spring and summer months. Surfers, sailors and sun worshipers can enjoy some of the most beautiful coastline California has to offer, while hikers and bikers can test their endurance with trails extending deep into the Los Padres National Forest. But if your idea...
You might not have noticed, but believe it or not, Santa Barbara has its own airport. A variety of commuter airlines have serviced the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport over the years, but most recently only United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines regularly operated flights out of this quaint airport, and flight options were limited. But a long-awaited dream for travelers in love with the Central Coast has finally come...
California has lifted the stay-at-home order and leisure travel is allowed once again. Santa Barbara restaurants are open for outdoor dining and State Street is now a promenade where restaurants and businesses can expand onto the sidewalk giving Downtown a whole new energy. Not long ago, amidst the pandemic, Santa Barbara transformed its Downtown State Street into a promenade – a pedestrian outdoor mall – closed off to driving traffic,...
While the public health restrictions caused by the pandemic have led to canceled events, celebrations and an overall damper on our usual way of life, it’s more important than ever to seek out fun activities that you, your partner or family can enjoy to help provide some relief from the extra stress many of us have been feeling this past year. When you’re outside, fresh air is constantly moving, dispersing...
