Visit this coastal city just a short drive north of L.A. and see why it's known as "the American Riviera" with bustling neighborhoods and beautiful beaches.

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

The corner of State and Arrellaga streets in Santa Barbara, the site of the Isla Vista Food Co-op and formerly Cantwell's ...

Brutalist home in Santa Barbara that was designed by architect J.F. Strickland has just listed for $4.4 million.

The five best hiking trails on Santa Barbara's South Coast for all levels of hikers, as seen by a Santa Barbara local ...

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From Taylor Swift to Donald Trump and the Kardashians, Barbara Walters could talk with anyone. Revisit the extraordinary life of the broadcast pioneer in "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything ...

French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California.

A football field in Santa Clara could be on tap to receive a long overdue upgrade. The 49ers Foundation and Bay Area Host Committee may partner with Santa Clara Unified School District to rehabilitate ...

The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake Centennial Interfaith Prayer Service, held on June 29, joined together Santa Barbara residents and a group of church leaders, City of Santa Barbara and State ...

The 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake didn’t close the Paris Store at 917 State St. — it was already going out of business. Edward H. Bates took this photo about a week after the quake on his way to ...