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The community is invited to kick off Old Spanish Days with the annual DIGS celebration, Thursday, July 31 at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Co-hosted by the Santa ...

Ruby the Red Panda is an adorable new resident at the Santa Barbara Zoo Keepers are hoping cubs may be in the future for Ruby and her habitat mate Raj.

Ditch the car and let the landscape roll by. These unforgettable California train rides offer jaw-dropping views, hidden gems ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, with average highs hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in ...

Advice on the best ways to get around Santa Barbara. How to get to and from the airport, plus how to use public transportation such as buses and taxis.

The Santa Barbara County Fair is officially underway in Santa Maria. Rides, livestock, and deep-fried everything are drawing ...