Discover the Best of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene continues to get better and better. So much so, that a total of 16 Santa Barbara County restaurants have earned a stamp of approval from the MICHELIN guide, which foodies worldwide look to for guidance on the very best places to eat. The community is all abuzz over the announcement that

Get your cultural fix in Santa Barbara this autumn Fall is traditionally the kick-off to a fresh slate of cultural happenings and art exhibitions here on The American Riviera. This autumn promises to be extra special as our arts institutions open their doors to visitors once again. If you’re looking for a fix of culture,

Fall is the most exciting time of year to visit Santa Barbara’s wine country. Harvest is in full swing, and vineyards and production facilities are all abuzz with activity. When the timing and conditions are just right, grapes get picked and brought in to start the process of crushing, pressing, and fermenting. For wine tasters,

5 Reasons to Book Your Next Stay Monday through Friday We often get asked about the best time to visit Santa Barbara and our hotels. Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean climate offers attractive weather year-round, so there is truly no “bad” time of year or off-season. As a result, weekends are always busy and buzzing here on

Embrace Santa Barbara’s European ambiance Santa Barbara has been considered the “American Riviera” for well over a century. That’s because the landscape of the city is evocative of the iconic French and Italian Rivieras, with the backdrop of a dramatic mountain range towering above the sparkling Pacific, the abundant bougainvillea and lush citrus trees, and

Beat the heat with a coastal getaway to the American Riviera Summer is on full blast and things are really heating up across the country. When you’re ready to cool down, Santa Barbara offers the ideal coastal getaway. Here on the American Riviera, you’ll find plenty of sunshine and summer fun paired with moderate average