November 19, 2025
On the smallest of the eight Channel Islands, you really do feel like you're in the middle of the ocean. 4
June 5, 2024
A day trip to Santa Rosa Island involves a lot of sightseeing on the ferry, but there's enough time for a truly lovely hike through unspoiled nature. 4
August 24, 2022
Everything you need to know about the Santa Barbara Adventure Company's terrific kayak tour of Santa Cruz Island.
May 13, 2020
Plus: Channel Islands reopening strategy in the works; house asking for twice the rent it asked for three years ago; new fire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest; Highway 101 median trees cut down; free rocks.
March 17, 2020
Plus: City recreation facilities are closed; Lotusland, Riviera Theatre, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art are on hiatus; real-estate agents' caravan is off; Island Packers suspends trips for a while; help spruce up the Sespe Wilderness trails; two recent sales of note.
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Sadly that is the only mode of public transportation (thurs-sun)from the wharf/beginning of State St to the downtown areas. — Mary
Ugh the golf cart-esque shuttles are so tacky. I hate it. — BW
Something I didn't fully appreciate until watching the city council meeting is that 50%+ of the budget is going to stormwater and utility maintenance/upgrades that… — Sean
I love St Bibiana but they aren’t open for lunch. Their hours are bizarre 2-9pm. — Adam
Re: State Street “City Administrator Kelly McAdoo added that the flexibility in the design allows future city councils to make changes based on changing conditions.”… — Mark
I couldn’t agree more! I loved sitting out front at Sama Sama or Good Lion while musicians played outside of the Granada—something I’ve missed since… — Nat
I didn't realize there were so many horses getting married and seeking education. — A
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Sadly that is the only mode of public transportation (thurs-sun)from the wharf/beginning of State St to the downtown areas. — Mary
Ugh the golf cart-esque shuttles are so tacky. I hate it. — BW
Something I didn't fully appreciate until watching the city council meeting is that 50%+ of the budget is going to stormwater and utility maintenance/upgrades that… — Sean
I love St Bibiana but they aren’t open for lunch. Their hours are bizarre 2-9pm. — Adam
Re: State Street “City Administrator Kelly McAdoo added that the flexibility in the design allows future city councils to make changes based on changing conditions.”… — Mark
I couldn’t agree more! I loved sitting out front at Sama Sama or Good Lion while musicians played outside of the Granada—something I’ve missed since… — Nat
I didn't realize there were so many horses getting married and seeking education. — A