• Pack a few familiar comforts. Charlie never travels without a half-dozen of his favorite squeaky toys. A cozy bed, treats ...

Cachuma Lake is a classic camping spot near Santa Barbara and Solvang, California. It has a ton of tent camping spots available all throughout the property, with all the amenities you need. You can ...

Los Olivos isn’t playing hard to get – it’s genuinely small, with just a few streets comprising its downtown. You could walk across the entire town in about seven minutes, which might be the shortest ...

Lompoc, California is that delightful anomaly – a small town with big character where vintage treasures await around every corner. Nestled in Santa Barbara County, this unassuming gem has quietly ...

King Street in Alexandria came in #53 nationally, Main Street, Charlottesville at #65 and West Main Street in Abingdon at #90 ...

The California Wine Festival offers statewide tastings in one location. It will be a place for veteran wine lovers and those looking to sample for the first time to get to know wines from 50 wineries.

Chaucer's Books will host Michael C. Higgins for a book talk and signing of “Exploring Wine Regions — The Central Coast of California,” 4 p.m.

California is a magnet for travelers looking to experience natural beauty and laid-back fun, but this overlooked town ...

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

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Santa Barbara. Maps, travel tips and more.

With younger travelers going dry or drinking less, the world's top wine regions are leaning in to the other aspects that make ...