The fate of a large swath of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone neighborhood — the converted industrial oceanfront area that’s now home to many of the city’s favorite bars, restaurants, galleries and boutiques ...

It’s no secret that Santa Barbara vacation rentals are growing in popularity as a cost-effective alternative to booking traditional hotel accommodations. However, what many travelers are still ...

No need to bookmark—get it straight to your inbox. Santa Barbara’s grand Hotel Californian has endured for nearly a century—the Spanish Colonial Revival hotel was built in 1925—but a makeover in 2017 ...

You won’t want to check out of the Hotel Californian. It’s easy to traverse the hotel’s restaurants and spas, as well as wander through the coastal California town’s “Funk Zone” neighborhood, making ...

Planning a weekend getaway from Los Angeles often starts with the question, “How far are we willing to drive?” To get to Hotel Californian, a luxury hotel located a block from the beach in Santa ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Golden State has plenty of dreamy destinations. But few shine brighter than Santa Barbara—literally ...

Explore seven historic hotels in the Santa Barbara area that have withstood the test of time and still greet visitors.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The iconic 75-key boutique Hotel Santa Barbara is undergoing renovations to guest rooms and its first floor for a better guest experience and a more modern look. New furniture, ...