Chase Restaurant & Lounge in Santa Barbara has finally reopened its doors after a fire forced it to close for repairs in October 2024. The restaurant, ...

A new Jamaican restaurant has opened in downtown Santa Barbara, adding Caribbean flavors to the State Street dining scene.

La Cantina, the Mexican restaurant and bar in Santa Barbara, has closed permanently and will reopen with a new concept this spring.

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.

“At Loquita, our passion lies in creating moments that bring people together,” said Joe Schneider, general manager. “We celebrate the flavors and traditions of Spain while highlighting the bounty of ...

Much like Cannery Row in Monterey, Santa Barbara was once a booming fish processing center with big bustling warehouses between the beach and the train tracks. With a major train stop right there, it ...

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Santa Barbara’s postcard-perfect beaches and Spanish architecture are just the beginning of what this California coastal paradise has to offer. Venture beyond the guidebook recommendations and you’ll ...