California Central Coast Travel Guide

Check out the sights of the Central Coast and the lush Channel Islands with a bird’s eye view of the landscape on a Channel Islands Helicopter tour (from $250 for three passengers). Based out of Oxnard airport, heli-tours by chief pilot Daniel Casey take off for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, and over the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary—including Santa Barbara Island, Anacapa Island, Santa Rosa Island,... Read More

Head to Santa Barbara’s prAna at Santa Barbara Outfitters, 1200 State St., Santa Barbara, tomorrow for a SOLE-ful Sunday of live music and artful footwear. If you purchase a pair of TOMS shoes, one of eight local artists will be available to customize your kicks for free. Each artist has donated a pair of TOMS for a silent auction, with proceeds from the auction as well as 10 percent of the day’s profits going toward our local foodbank. Peruse... Read More

There’s a little bit of magic in the center of Carmel, and much of it lies at the Magic Circle Theatre.  Sure, there are always bars and dance clubs to hit once the sun goes down, but if you’re looking for something a bit more special that your average hotspot, this is definitely the place for you.  The Magic Circle is a small 60 seat theater that has easily the best plays in town.  Located in the heart of Carmel Valley and just a short 12 miles from... Read More