The California coast is rich with both modern and historic value, a landmark close to home known as The Mission Santa Barbara ...

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s twenty-fifth annual Mission Creek Gala: Flora & Fauna took place Saturday, April 12 ...

A rendering of El Presidio de Santa Bárbara, circa 1790s, as painted by retired Navy aerial photographer Russell Antonio Ruiz, a descendant of Comandante ...

In the northwest part of town just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's early origins. Founded in 1786, this Californian mission was ...

On April 1st, 2025 the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Racial Equity Grant of the County of Santa Barbara funding recommendations made by the Fund for Santa Barbara.

State Street, the Mission, and Stearns Wharf. But once you get past the postcards, there’s more to see. Tucked between hills, ...

Photo Credit: Catherine Parker Originally built in 1786 by the Spanish, Old Mission Santa Barbara is commonly called the ...

Schedules vary depending on line, check out MTD's website for more information. Trolley tours are also available to see the sights from the Old Mission Santa Barbara to East Beach.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s 25th annual Mission Creek Gala: Flora & Fauna raised a total of $665,000, ...