Welcome to the Independent’s annual Best of Santa Barbara® issue. This is the time of the year when we publish what you, our ...

It’s hard to imagine Santa Barbara without Fiesta. So, let’s not. Let’s instead take a moment to conjure up our favorite ...

The first surprise is that the Santa Barbara Symphony’s music and artistic director is wearing a Hawaiian shirt. It isn't ...

Lions Club members John Pace and Ed Holdren work on lighting for downtown Goleta decorations. (Courtesy photo) Shooting stars will soon light up Hollister ...

As a fall weekend escape from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara has plenty to recommend: excellent small hotels, notable chef-run ...