A quest to solve that quandary is now in full swing on Santa Barbara’s sandiest stretch of shoreline, as The Barbara Beach ...

year-round public swim to the Valley while honoring the legacy of community volunteerism that built the original 60-year-old high school pool. “The Santa Barbara Foundation’s early investment sends a ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif ... to consider allowing swimming at the reservoir. The idea was discussed during the April 1 Board of Supervisors meeting. Dustin Farnum, owner of Hook’d ...

It’s also where you’ll find some of the best Santa Barbara hotels. There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor ...

Boats float around Lake Cachuma. Santa Barbara County is exploring how to change the rule that prevents visitors from swimming in the reservoir. Daniel Green/Noozhawk photo The long-standing rule ...