From lighting festivals to giant trees, these are the best Christmas towns in the USA to really get you into the holiday ...

Coastlines, redwoods, deserts, and snowy edges, this California Thanksgiving road map is for anyone who wants views first and ...

It’s a time-honored holiday tradition: parents googling “holiday light displays near me” to try to make winter magic come true for a carload of kids. In this busy time of year, finding the right ...

The action-packed adventure winners of Good Housekeeping's 2026 Travel Awards include mountain getaways, wildlife excursions, cruises, theme parks and more.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) — As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends and family sometimes ...

As the holiday season inches closer, many residents are preparing to host visiting friends and family. This often means looking for a little extra space and the resulting stress of finding hotels.

Below is a press release from Visit Santa Barbara regarding upcoming lodging deals for South Coast Residents. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the holiday season approaches, accommodating visiting friends ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. The area between Ortega, Quarantina and Canan Perdido streets in Santa Barbara has become a haven for people ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Aegean, which began as a pop-up from Turkish-born chef Efe ...

Santa Barbara Police are investigating a reported altercation that took place at Leadbetter Beach late Sunday morning. At 11:51AM, the Santa Barbara Police Department Communication Center received ...

Emergency crews rescued two hikers near Arlington Peak in Santa Barbara County Saturday afternoon, according to the Santa Barbara County (SBC) Fire Department. Authorities say the agency, along with ...

Back-to-school season means more stories for Noozhawk to cover, and we’re investing in expanded reporting throughout Santa Barbara County to better serve you. The two of them will help our team report ...