As the weather warms up (hopefully soon) and road trips beckon, the Santa Barbara shore is ready for its close-up. Few Angelenos need an excuse to trek two hours north of Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

It’s challenging to find a better year-round destination like Santa Barbara, with its mountains that hug the region’s curvy coastline, mild temperatures, history, and multitude of places to eat. An ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Few places balance beauty, history, and laid-back luxury quite like ...

With Santa Barbara and Montecito’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the charming Central Coast towns have so many superlative options for sushi. Local catches like Santa Barbara uni, ...

The bread is here to stay. Pascucci Italian restaurant, one of Santa Barbara’s mainstays for more than 30 years, has found a new home in the city’s arts district. “We are excited to be renting from ...

Beaches, cool boutique shops, historical attractions and wine tasting are some of the things to do in Santa Barbara, ...