Santa Barbara Travel Blog

An American Family, a groundbreaking, 12-part PBS documentary series set in Santa Barbara in the 1970s featured Pat and Bill Loud and their five teens. The series was the first-ever foray into the genre of reality television, and the Loud family rose to fame—revealing their personal family drama along...

King of witty prose and self-deprecating snark, author and humorist David Sedaris graces the stage April 29 at 8 pm Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater. The sardonic writer will keep fans laughing with excerpts from his candid essays and books—including Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and...

Did you know the Central Coast has a casino smack dab in the middle of Santa Ynez wine country? The Chumash Casino Resort is not only the spot for slots, table games, and Bingo, but it hosts a lineup of entertainers and boxing champions in its Samala Showroom. This spring, the 1,400-seat theater welcomes...

If rollicking Celtic tunes get your feet moving and beer happens to be your libation of choice, holy Guinness, St. Patrick’s Day is YOUR holiday! There’s no denying that Dargan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is the place to be on this green-hued, blurry-eyed evening. The watering hole is...

Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes coveted concerts at The Santa Barbara Bowl. Built in 1936, the county amphitheater was originally constructed to host the town’s annual Fiesta performances. Located in the area of town known as the Riviera, the outdoor 4,565-seat venue has ocean...