On Sunday, July 27 th Board members, sponsor families and Santa Barbara student ambassadors celebrated the four visiting Japanese students who arrived on July 24 th during their annual Samarkand pool ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) — As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends and family sometimes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Natalia Leen/Getty Images View of tops of buildings during sunset in Santa Barbara. Book a room at the Harbor View Inn for ...

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. It offers a bit of everything for travelers, from beach lovers to history buffs to ...

Tourists pose on Stearns Wharf to get a photo of the Santa Ynez Mountains as their backdrop. Credit: Pricila Flores / Noozhawk photo Locals know that a walk down State Street or a day at Stearns Wharf ...

Below is a press release from Visit Santa Barbara regarding upcoming lodging deals for South Coast Residents. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends ...

Here’s how to plan the ultimate Santa Barbara getaway. As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the ...