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Where red-tile dreams meet Pacific blues
About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara wraps you in Mediterranean magic the moment you arrive, with Spanish colonial architecture cascading down hillsides toward pristine beaches where palm trees dance against sapphire skies. State Street pulses with world-class galleries, farm-to-table bistros, and the legendary Santa Barbara Public Market, while just blocks away, surfers carve perfect waves at East Beach as the Santa Ynez Mountains provide a stunning backdrop. This is California's Riviera at its most intoxicating—where every sunset feels like a love letter written in gold across the Pacific.
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Santa Barbara Friday Night Laughs
Yacht Rock Under the Stars at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Dessert with Mozart: A Music Dialogue and Chamber Music Performance
Rushmore - FREE Summer Cinema
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department_storeRoss
3965, State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
alcoholSan Roque Market & Liquors
3014, State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
librarySAGE Medical Library
400, West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
car_partsAutoZone
305, North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
artKristina Sklar Art
112, East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
wineGrassini Family Vineyards
24, El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
carpetTribal Rugs
506, State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
wineLoubud Wines
20, El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Latest News in Santa Barbara
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Santa BarbaraBizHawk: Gelato Spot Scooping Soon in Santa Barbara’s Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth — Sweetaly, a brand-new Italian gelato spot, is scooping its first California location into Paseo Nuevo this Saturday. There's something extra special about a gelato shop opening downtown; it’s not just about dessert, it’s about adding another little slice of la dolce vita to our daily strolls through the Paseo. Whether you're grabbing a cone after a beach day or making it a mid-shopping treat, this is the kind of spot that quickly becomes a local favorite. We love seeing our downtown evolve with fresh, family-friendly businesses, and Sweetaly is sure to bring a bright, welcoming energy to the heart of Santa Barbara. The Noozhawk team got the scoop first, and we’re just as excited to welcome them to the neighborhood. So mark your calendar, bring your curiosity (and your appetite), and let’s show Sweetaly some Central Coast hospitality this weekend.
Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Commission Praises Plan to Transform Vacant Nordstrom Into Housing
Big news for downtown Santa Barbara: the old Nordstrom building, which has sat empty since 2020, could soon be reborn as 112 new homes. The Historic Landmarks Commission gave the adaptive reuse plan a thumbs-up this week, and honestly, it's hard not to feel a little hopeful. Turning a vacant anchor store into housing feels like the kind of creative solution we need right now, especially with our housing crunch. Of course, it's not a done deal yet — the project still has hurdles, and the commission's support is just one step. But the fact that it's moving forward says something about how we're rethinking our downtown. Kudos to Noozhawk for digging into the details. If this comes together, it could be a real win for a more vibrant, livable Santa Barbara.
Santa BarbaraDozens celebrate second chance as Santa Barbara reentry program graduates formerly incarcerated people
There were hugs, cheers, and a whole lot of hope at the Santa Barbara Day Reporting Center this week as dozens of formerly incarcerated men and women crossed the stage at the annual commencement ceremony. For these graduates, that walk wasn’t just a formality—it was the finish line of a voluntary reentry program that helps people rebuild their lives after prison. Family members, local leaders, and community supporters packed the room to celebrate each graduate’s determination and hard work. Programs like this matter deeply in the 805. Reentry services reduce recidivism, strengthen families, and help folks find stable housing and jobs right here in Santa Barbara. As KEYT News Channel 3-12 reported, this year’s ceremony was a powerful reminder that second chances can change lives—and that our community is stronger when we support everyone’s fresh start.