California's Central Coast
Everything happeningin the 805.
Rocket launches, local food, events, and the best of the coast, from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo.
Next Launch
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25
SpaceX · Falcon 9Go for Launch
NET Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM PT
Local Guides
Worth the detour
Local guides to the corners of the coast worth knowing.
Seasonal SpotlightWhat to Do in Shell Beach This Fall
By 805.life Editorial Team · Shell Beach7 min read
Romantic GetawayA Romantic Escape to Ventura: Wine Casks, Harbor Sunsets, and Slow Coastal Mornings
By 805.life Editorial Team · Ventura9 min read
Seasonal SpotlightWhat to Do in San Simeon This Fall: Elephants Seals, Hilltop Castles, and Fireside Glasses of Cabernet
By 805.life Editorial Team · San Simeon9 min read
On the calendar
This week in the 805
music
The Rush Tribute Project at Lobero Theatre
Mon, Oct 12Santa Barbara
musicThe Rush Tribute Project
Mon, Oct 12Ventura
communityDr. Brown - Beturns
Tue, Oct 13Ventura
$22.5–$22.5
sports
UC Irvine Anteaters vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Womens Soccer
Wed, Oct 14Goleta
musicDiles Que No Me Maten
Wed, Oct 14Ventura
$21.03–$21.03
music
The Wallflowers
Wed, Oct 14Santa Barbara