With serene trails, a wonderfully walkable Old Town and a slate of buzzy new businesses, there's a reason Goleta's nickname "the Good Land" endures.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Find your Zen by the ocean at Leadbetter Beach. Some yoga studios set up outdoor seasonal classes here thanks to the flat and even terrain. – Emily Hochberg This large swath of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Public facilities are limited but Coast Village Road is only a five-minute walk away and has food, drink and retail vendors if you need something to eat or are in search of a ...

This is one in a series of stories exploring things to do in communities across Santa Barbara County. It’s a starting point for locals who want to explore, people hosting family and friends, and ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A mask, a lion, a squid, oh my! The clock is ticking for artists at the Solstice Workshop in Santa Barbara. “Oh my gosh, we got a week to go and I’m nowhere near ready," said ...