Paradise Retreats Blog

The best way to enjoy any vacation is to fill your nights with joy by attending local events, especially ones that are creative, unusual, and fun. When you’re visiting us in February 2020, you’ll be right in time for this exciting event: ShakesSBeer 2020! This event is coming to you on Valentine’s Day Weekend, so this year you can say “I love you” with the gift of a truly unforgettable...

For a taste of the refined California lifestyle filled with sprawling desert mountains, golden sand beaches, excellent wine, and fresh caught seafood, there’s no better place to spend your time than in our elegant coastal city of Santa Barbara. Often referred to as The American Rivera, the Golden State aesthetic meets Mediterranean style, with blanched white buildings and red-tiled roofs that pay homage to Santa Barbara’s Spanish colonial heritage. Our...

There are endless ways to enjoy your time in Santa Barbara, but our favorite things to do here will always be the outdoor Santa Barbara adventures you can find around the city if you know where to look. Just around the corner is your future Santa Barbara adventure. Let’s take a look at what you’ll find! Go Surfing at Santa Barbara Harbor This age-old sport has been around for centuries...