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 ...

Tourism leaders, economists, business owners, and elected officials gather at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on ...

Visit Santa Barbara president and CEO Kathy Janega-Dykes gave welcoming remarks during the annual tourism summit on Jan. 28. (courtesy photo) Visit Santa Barbara, which promotes travel to Santa ...

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 ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Locals on the hunt for holiday deals can now pass along the savings to their friends and family because Visit Santa Barbara is bringing back its Locals Lodging Promotion ...

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered what’s usually vacation season for millions of people. International travel isn’t an option because U.S. residents are not welcome in most countries.

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 ...

Santa Barbara, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2025) — Beth Olson, director of sales at Visit Santa Barbara, has been recognized with Smart Meetings’ Catalyst Award, honoring her significant impact on the meetings ...

Beth Olson, director of sales at Visit Santa Barbara, has been honored with a Smart Women in Meetings Award from Smart Meetings, a meetings industry publisher and resource for event professionals. Now ...

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 ...

Book a room at the Harbor View Inn for gorgeous waterfront views. Board the Condor Express for an ethical and informational whale-watching experience in the Santa Barbara Channel. Have a sunset dinner ...