There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, ...

The San Marcos and Santa Barbara High duos come together after putting together impressive performances on the first day of the CIF-SS Individual Pairs Tournament on Tuesday. (SMHS Beach ...

She has been a foundational part of both the beach and indoor volleyball programs at San Marcos these past four years. While her skill as a player is exceptional, her work ethic, determination ...

The quirky Los Angeles-based hotel chain took an old roadside motel off the Coast Highway and turned it into its latest ...

Attend the Grand Tasting to taste from more than 40 wineries and see Matt run panels about unique sites for pinot noir and new grapes for Santa Barbara at the Presidio on May 17. (Early access tickets ...

Another audiophile who was jazzed about the trail was Jeremiah Highhouse, owner and operator of Vinyl Isle in Morro Bay. His ...

As a new mom, I’ll admit the idea of planning a trip with my daughter felt overwhelming at first. But like so much of motherhood, I’ve learned that taking a deep breath, staying flexible, and not ...

Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As wildfires continue to pose an increasing threat to Santa Barbara County, the need for effective evacuation plans and ...

SANTA CRUZ — In past summers, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has brought a mix of recent blockbusters and past favorites for free weekly movie screenings on the beach. This year, while there is ...

By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, the industry’s highest-profile celebration of independent film, is leaving the beach in Santa Monica, where it ...