The Douglas Family Preserve, a clifftop park overlooking the ocean, welcomes dogs off-leash – because life’s pleasures should be shared with four-legged companions too. Transportation in Santa Barbara ...

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 ...

Calm winds overnight helped Gifford Fire crews build containment lines on the “rapidly-growing fire on the northern flank,” ...

Smoke and ash from the Gifford Fire will continue to affect air quality in Santa Barbara County this week. The Air Pollution ...