In the last year, newer operators have also emerged in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and their posh neighbor, Montecito. With ...

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

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

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 ...

In this week's edition of On Racing: a look back at John Harris' massive contributions to the California Thoroughbred ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most unassuming places, and the Hitching Post II in ...

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 ...

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.

The California Wine Festival is returning to Santa Barbara on July 18 and 19 for two unforgettable events with oceanfront views, luxurious wines and gourmet flavors, “bringing together wine lovers and ...

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.

For over 30 years, the Bill Wallace Trail off El Capitan has been a dream. Now, we have a chance to make it real — but only if the public speaks up.