Santa Barbara's Favorite Beachside Hotel
Why is an examination of the sea and the ships that traverse it so fascinating? Those who have fantasized about navigating the ocean have probably read and been inspired by The Sea Wolf by Jack London or The Old Man … Continue reading
Santa Barbara is all about the outdoors – and ironically one of the best places to learn about it is indoors. If you get a chance, we encourage you to explore the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It’s a … Continue reading
Santa Barbara is surrounded by beauty. But beyond a decorative wrought-iron fence in a local neighborhood in the foothills, beauty truly blooms. Welcome to Ganna Walska Lotusland, recognized as one of the World’s Top 10 Gardens – a sanctuary built … Continue reading
Spanish Franciscan priests built 21 missions along the California coast in the late 1700s, but only Old Mission Santa Barbara, dedicated in 1876, has been under the continuous guidance of the Franciscan Friars. That’s just one of the many historical … Continue reading
From its humble beginning in 1941 when the vacant post office was renovated into a town art museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is now a 60,000 square-foot structure with 30 on-site collections ranging from Japanese Kiyochika Prints to … Continue reading
Santa Barbara’s culture can be found in more than the vineyards and wine-tasting rooms. The city has a healthy dose of science, art, and history museums. Plus, as most California fourth-graders know, it’s home to one of the state’s missions. … Continue reading
