Visitors to the Santa Barbara Courthouse can tour its halls, the Sunken Garden and see a 360-degree view of the city from the clock tower. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo This is one in a series ...

Santa Barbara landmarks, from Old Mission to Stearns Wharf, highlighting centuries of architecture, resilience, and heritage.

Curator Nicole Myers speaks at a preview of “The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art” on view now through January at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. To her right ...

With a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Museum, Where Mountains Meet the Sea features a lovely assortment of landscapes from artists Nancy Davidson, Rick Delanty, Camille Dellar, Rick ...

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 closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Few places balance beauty, history, and laid-back luxury quite like ...