Also known as the "Queen of the Missions" for its extravagant beauty, the mission grounds – which span 15 acres, are best seen through a self-guided tour. Self-guided tours, which include an audio ...

Most people know the Alamo, but it’s just one piece of San Antonio’s mission story. Four other missions line the San Antonio ...

Enjoy a truly unique Spanish experience as we help kick off our community’s Fiesta 2025 celebrations with Fiesta en la Casa, a vibrant, specially curated event hosted by Casa del Herrero on Saturday, ...

To help kick off the 2025 Fiesta celebration community members are invited to attend Fiesta en la Casa, a unique Spanish experience hosted by Casa del ...

One of LA’s most popular smash burger operators and a fine-dining spot from the Loreto crew are set to hit SB and Montecito ...

Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...

Drive this 800-mile route along the California coast linking stunning historical sites, each with distinct architecture, ...

These chimneys range from midcentury modern, Spanish colonial revival, to coastal New England styles. Some chimneys come from houses where notable figures resided, like that of Reverend Dr ...

Two people sustained serious injuries in a traffic collision on Modoc Road in Santa Barbara on April 17, 2025 (Photo: SBC Fire) The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a three-vehicle ...

In a tribute to its pioneering role in the world of deepwater diving, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has unveiled the Deepwater Diving Monument, a striking bronze statue at the harbor adjacent to ...

In honor of nearly a century since the 1925 earthquake that tore the parish’s twin bell towers, as well as 85% of the Downtown Santa Barbara area to the ground, here’s some more information about how ...