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

• 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 ...

The Cucamonga Valley was once a wine paradise, the epicenter of California's nascent wine industry. In the early 20th century ...

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

El Capitán State Beach lies approximately 20 miles west of Santa Barbara in Goleta, making it just far enough off the beaten path to deter the casual beach-goer but close enough for a perfectly ...

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 ...

We’re thrilled to share that our own local wine‑travel columnist, Jamie Knee, a k a Petite Wine Traveler, will guide viewers ...

Michael C. Higgins Set to Talk About New Book, ‘Exploring Wine Regions: The Central Coast of California’ ...

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

Map of Santa Barbara area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.