Easy, moderate and hard Santa Barbara hikes that offer beautiful views and peaceful escapes: Arroyo Burro Beach Loop, Cold ...

I watched the local effects of the recent tsunami spawned by the 8.8 megaquake off the coast of Russia with a practiced eye and it played out just as I ...

Discover this hidden coastal gem where mountains crash into the Pacific, creating protected beaches perfect for swimming and ...

Last week, following five days of Santa Barbara’s annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, I found a Facebook post about another Fiesta, written by ...

One state dominates America's national park scene with nine incredible destinations spanning mountains, beaches, forests, and ...

Santa Barbara exists in that perfect sweet spot between fantasy and reality – a sun-drenched coastal haven where Mediterranean architecture meets Pacific sunsets, and somehow the stress of modern life ...

The 15-year-old daughter of a Ventura Fire Captain swam from Anacapa Island to Silver Strand. Grace Nackers accomplished the ...

The Channel Islands YMCA held its 6th Annual Backpack Give Back and collected over 1,100 backpacks for local vulnerable youth ...

Butterfly Beach in neighboring Montecito offers a perfect crescent of sand without the crowds of more famous California beaches. The gentle waves make swimming accessible even for those whose surfing ...

Satellite imagery showed plumes of smoke from California’s largest active wildfire heading south from San Luis Obispo County.

The Cottage Hospital Foundation recently awarded $78,000 in healthcare scholarships to 19 local residents who are either ...