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Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera,” and upon first glance, it is not hard to understand why this city of approximately 90,000 residents receives that sobriquet. With its balmy year-round climate, world-class museums, boutique shopping, five-star restaurants, and natural attractions, Santa Barbara is undoubtedly one of California’s coastal gems. Your mom is sure to feel the love when you plan a vacation getaway to enjoy a Santa Barbara Mothers Day! Let Someone Else Cook! When in town for a quick weekend getaway, mom has a wide selection in

As spring approaches, you may be feeling the need to plan your own grown-up version of Spring Break. Smaller crowds, more clothes, and earlier bedtime is more your style and we support you in your quest 100%! As a matter of fact, we think that to truly avoid the crowds that gather during the typical Spring Break getaways, your spring break should be an Easter Break! Taking place on April 21st this year, the wild crowds will be back in school and Santa Barbara will practically be your own personal

We’re not bragging or anything, but winter in Santa Barbara is just about the most perfect time of year. The skies are blue and clear, the sun shines brightly over the breathtaking landscape, and the temperatures are never too cold or too hot. Ok, maybe we’re bragging a little, considering that many of our guests live in parts of the world where winter comes early and lasts late, but can you blame us? Santa Barbara is as close to paradise as you can get, and if you feel the urge

Summer in Santa Barbara is as close to perfect as any season can be. Mild temperatures, perpetually sunny days, and plenty of beaches to spend your days playing on make it the playground of California and the perfect place for you to spend this year’s vacation! In addition to the natural landscape that will take your breath away and an environment that encourages spending as much time outside as you possibly can, Santa Barbara is known for its rich cultural arts programs, exciting nightlife, and for these five things to

In our minds, there’s no better place to spend your 4th of July vacation than right here in paradise: Santa Barbara, California. While we weren’t the birthplace of America, with a rich history dating back to the 16th century, we came pretty close and we celebrate accordingly! With colorful displays choreographed to music lasting far longer than those of “lesser cities,” our fireworks shows will be the perfect addition to your Santa Barbara vacation. Here’s a list of shows to enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks in Santa Barbara! 2018 Independence

A visit to Santa Barbara in the summer will be a magical one filled with happy moments, exciting adventures, and opportunities to bask in the wonders of the California sun. There are no sunsets anywhere else on Earth as magical as ours. In addition to the standard sightseeing trips, beach days, and delicious meals that will be remembered for years to come, our summer festivals are designed to ensure that all visitors get to experience all of our favorite Santa Barbara things to do. If your summer travels are going

One of the best parts of any vacation, in our humble opinion, is trying out the food that is special to the region we are visiting, such as Texas barbecue, Mexican food in Arizona, or any of the southern specialties that can be found in our southern states. When visiting New York, the opportunity to sample food of all nationalities makes us salivate, but at the end of the day, it’s the food you can taste right here in California that makes us the happiest. Offering a giant selection of

Santa Barbara enjoys visitors from all over the world every year. They come for a wide variety of reasons, but you can probably guess the most prominent of these reasons: the incredible beaches. The perfect year-round weather and the vibrant community also go a long way in attracting people. But there is so much more happening here that makes it the perfect place for a vacation, as if you needed another reason to visit this incredible place. This is especially true in the spring, when countless events and festivals take

With so many celebrities and such beautiful houses, Santa Barbara has a reputation of glitz—and when it comes to starting the new year in style, the city lives up to that reputation proudly! There’s no shortage of options in Santa Barbara as the calendar flips, so it’s time to start planning your first big outing of the year and visit Santa Barbara! See some of the top reasons you should visit Santa Barbara below. 7th Annual Winter Wine Classic Wine connoisseurs will certainly want to be in Santa Barbara during

As the holidays quickly approach, you may find yourself overwhelmed and underprepared; 2017 has been a crazy busy year! Wasn’t it only yesterday you were breaking your first resolution, just minutes after you made it? Now, you look around you and realize Thanksgiving is next week, the Christmas decorations are already up in the stores, and you want to know, “WHERE DID THE TIME GO?” Because you need an infusion of holiday cheer and one last chance to slow down before the year ends, we suggest that a festive vacation