Santa Barbara's Favorite Beachside Hotel
Updated June 2022. Santa Barbara has year-round sunshine and sits right on a beautiful stretch of coastline, making it ideal for water sports lovers. Whether you’re into swimming, sailing, surfing, kayaking, or paddle boarding, here is your guide to Santa … Continue reading
Whether it’s a leisurely morning ride for breakfast, an afternoon ripping up the mountains, or a full day winding from vineyard to vineyard, take a scenic bike tour of Santa Barbara CA. This is truly one of the best ways … Continue reading
You will find a range of impressive Santa Barbara golf courses to suit all budgets, tastes, and skill levels. Each venue has its own history, personality, and stunning views of the mountains, ocean, or both. Most have 18-hole and 9-hole … Continue reading
In many places of the country, doing most of the things on this list during winter would make people wonder about you. But the following is all happening in the warmth and under the sun of Santa Barbara. Sunny California … Continue reading
Would you like to enjoy an exciting time on the golf course while in Santa Barbara? While there are many courses to choose from, be sure to check out the Sandpiper Golf Course. Golf enthusiasts have been playing rounds of … Continue reading
Do you remember the story of the white whale, Moby Dick? It’s a literary classic. The mere thought of this creature can obsess someone, as whales are fascinating creatures. We see them as huge but gentle, even interacting with humans … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe October won’t include the annual Harbor and Seafood Festival. This has always been a wonderful time to explore the area, meet local fishermen and enjoy the unbridled wonder of eating fresh – as in really fresh … Continue reading
Santa Barbara is one of those places where you just want to be outside. With that in mind, public and private organizations keep Santa Barbara trail-ready. Nearly 70 Santa Barbara trails offer hiking, biking, and horseback riding. A favorite is … Continue reading
Getting outdoors is never a challenge in Santa Barbara, but if you want to know exactly what you’re seeing while hiking along our beautiful trails, be sure to visit the Botanic Garden. There is much to see, so to help … Continue reading
While it’s hard to imagine leaving Santa Barbara’s beautiful area, sometimes the open road just beckons. And lucky for us, scenic Highway 154 is just up the road and is a direct – if not necessarily straight – shot to Lake … Continue reading
