Paradise Retreats Blog

Are you tired of being cooped up at home? Those with children can especially understand the difficulty of the current year, with most schools only offering distance learning at the moment. While it may be tough, it does allow those looking to get away from home to take their schooling with them! The area is the perfect place to have an educational journey to Santa Barbara for everyone in the...

Vacation is a great moment to relax, unwind, and restore the mind and body after a year dedicated to hard work. With fall just around the corner, many travelers are considering destinations that bring the best of outdoor beauty and fun to life. When you’re hoping for the best of the best that comes complete with a side of California style, there’s no place better to venture this fall than...

2020 has been a year of unexpected circumstances across the globe. From East to West, people have been looking at their lives through a new lens and trying to find routes to working through ever-changing scenarios and daunting dilemmas. All of this has been done all attempting to balance the stress that inevitably comes along with working to keep families and friends connected while maintaining new and essential safety standards....

When it comes to spectacular California destinations to enjoy, those with a passion for everything from architecture and fine dining to delightful ocean views will find the best of the best in Santa Barbara. The combination of its Mediterranean-influenced style and beautiful beaches make Santa Barbara a place where it’s easy to return year after year in pursuit of even more adventures. From wineries and museums to galleries and gorgeous...

Santa Barbara is a scenic and welcoming destination that’s wonderful to visit year-round. For those travelers enamored with architecture, fine dining, and shopping stops, the city has much to offer in the way of exciting landmarks. Just as intriguing is the outdoor scene in sunny Santa Barbara. Hosting wonderful weather year-round, visitors will find there’s no shortage of outdoor Santa Barbara activities to elevate their California experience. Here are a...

Capturing the essence of a fantastic coastal city getaway begins with booking a trip to Santa Barbara, California. This inviting and scenic city has long been loved for its collection of beaches, amazing boutique shopping, fine dining, and golf opportunities too. Of course, a trip to Santa Barbara just wouldn’t be the same without taking time to appreciate the architecture that graces the city as well. From the Mediterranean to...

Traveling solo can be a truly wonderful and eye-opening experience, whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. In Santa Barbara, you’ll find endless activities you can enjoy on your own. Here are a few of our favorite Santa Barbara activities that you can look forward to: See a Live Show There’s always some kind of live show happening in Santa Barbara, no matter what time of year you’re coming to...

Winter is a fun time here in Santa Barbara, so you’re coming to us at the perfect time. Not only do we have fun winter activities for you to enjoy, but you’ll also get to experience Santa Barbara Winter sightseeing! Make sure to visit our favorite sightseeing hotspots while you’re in town: Mission Santa Barbara No matter the time of year, this is one of our favorite places to go...

Lying 11 miles east of Santa Barbara, the time-warped beach town of Carpinteria – so named because Chumash carpenters once built seafaring canoes here – is a laid-back place. You could easily spend an hour or two wandering in and out of antiques shops and beachy boutiques along Linden Ave, downtown’s main street and enjoy a relaxing night at our fantastic Carpinteria Dreamin’ vacation home. Avoid the summer crowds and...

Known as “Queen of the Missions,” Santa Barbara is perhaps most famous for the Spanish architectural style that has influenced the city since its birth. It truly sets Santa Barbara apart from all other cities in America and gives it a unique and vibrant personality that is reflected in each and every shop. Check out some of the most unique shops in Santa Barbara: Plum Goods This is a locally...