Diane Bentley Raymond is one of the book’s chief photographers and actually had to do battle with those seabirds while out ...

In addition to spotting wildlife, visitors come to these islands to savor the great outdoors with plentiful hiking trails, ...

Located south of Santa Barbara in posh Montecito, Butterfly Beach is a picturesque enclave that’s well-suited to sunbathing, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming.

Check current Permit Center wait times before you come in. Expect longer wait times during the middle of the day. Arrive in the mornings for shorter wait times at the Permit Center. In-House permits; ...