Also known as the "Queen of the Missions" for its extravagant beauty, the mission grounds – which span 15 acres, are best seen through a self-guided tour. Self-guided tours, which include an audio ...

Santa Barbara's downtown is changing into a neighborhood of small apartments and micro-units, a shift that has created a ...

Nestled in the bustling Paseo Nuevo district, Tondi Gelato stands as a jewel in Santa Barbara’s crown, capturing the spirit, ...

The Santa Barbara Independent brings you an update on the local deals and steals for Mother’s Day* — from special ...

Ann Fristoe, retired Kaiser Permanente pediatrician, has been named president of Apples to Zucchini Cooking School’s ...

The Illuminate Film Festival (IFF) migrated from Sedona, Arizona to its new home in Santa Barbara last year, and was welcomed ...

Santa Barbara County nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Pride is getting ready for the fourth annual Pride celebration with a lineup ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Now is a good time to stop and smell the roses. The roses at the Mission Rose Garden in Santa Barbara ...

Drive this 800-mile route along the California coast linking stunning historical sites, each with distinct architecture, ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a bright day to celebrate Easter at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens. “Remember when the angels showed up to who? The shepherds," said Senior Pastor at Calvary ...

A Santa Barbara County judge has accepted a severe public censure and will step down from the bench later this year after reaching an agreement with the state's judicial discipline agency.

Incredible items from the estate of bestselling Leeds-born author Barbara Taylor Bradford are set to go up for auction. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses, converted ...