In the northwest part of town just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's early origins. Founded in 1786, this Californian mission was ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - On this Ash Wednesday, Catholics on the Central Coast went to church for the traditional services that includes ashes on their forehead. At the Old Mission in Santa Barbara ...

Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast, is a treasure trove of adventure. The affluent city has a myriad of attractions suited for all travelers. History buffs can visit Old Mission Santa ...

New palm trees have gone in to fill in the historic median on State Street at Los Olivos St. The Jelly Palms are in an area with trees as old as 1924.