"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “An idyllic paradise… but are we becoming a Hampton?” reads the cover of a recent issue of the Montecito ...

This seaside California town is perfectly tucked between the mountains and sea, with waterfall hikes, posh resorts, and award ...

Chanel’s new Montecito boutique showcases the Cruise 2025/26 collection with curated ready-to-wear, accessories and fine ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has lifted the water contact closure for Miramar ...

It’s that time of year, when Santa Barbara’s famed Summer Solstice Celebration takes over downtown “adjacent” for three days of crazy creativity, festive flamboyance and not-so-plain fun. The ...

MONTECITO, Calif. - It was timed to get in and out at the lowest tide of the day, and that's how a beached vessel was removed from a Montecito Beach Friday. It started at 4:30 a.m. with a crew from ...

Santa Barbara, aka: “The American Riviera”, has long been known as a great beach destination, but where are the best beaches in Santa Barbara for families? The area has become quite well known thanks ...

A low-end atmospheric river is on the way to the Central Coast; heavy rain, winds, waves, and flooding are all possible. Here ...

“An idyllic paradise… but are we becoming a Hampton?” reads the cover of a recent issue of the Montecito Journal. It is a valid question as the seaside haven, crown jewel of the California region ...