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June 8, 2025

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Mission Accomplished

The Old Mission Santa Barbara does an admirable job of providing context for what happened there, while taking great care to treat the Chumash history and culture with respect.

October 15, 2024

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Yes, Surrey!

Four locals go behind the wheel of one of those contraptions that clog the bike path. 1

September 24, 2024

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The Turtles in Ojai Have It Good

One of the membership perks at the Turtle Conservancy in Ojai is a tour of the amazing facility—and you can even spend the night there. 5

August 14, 2023

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Up Close and Personal With Alpacas

At the Canzelle Alpacas farm in Carpinteria, you can learn all about the friendly animals—and even better, pet them, feed them carrots, and pose for photos with them. 10

July 19, 2023

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Turf and Surf on the Land Shark Tour

Who hasn't seen the car-boat hybrid driving around and wondered what the experience is like? 4

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Don’t forget it was also a filling station. The original building just keeps getting remodeled — Patricia Dallarmi

Restaurant News
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
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Walk With Me
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Burning Questions
  • Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
  • Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
  • Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
  • What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?

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