Experience Santa Barbara Through Local Eyes
Discover Santa Barbara through local attractions, beaches, restaurants, history, events, businesses, and community stories. Santa Barbara Local is currently focused on the City of Santa Barbara, with expanded coverage of Goleta and Isla Vista planned as the site grows.
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Santa Barbara Stories
State Street After the Cars
What began as a temporary pandemic response in May 2020 transformed downtown Santa Barbara into a shared promenade for pedestrians, restaurants, bicycles, and electric riders.
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Local Guide
Santa Barbara’s Top Attractions
Begin with the Courthouse, Stearns Wharf, Old Mission Santa Barbara, the harbor, museums, gardens, and other essential local destinations.
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Beaches
Santa Barbara’s Best Beaches
Explore East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach, Butterfly Beach, and other popular stretches of the Santa Barbara coastline.
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Local History
Hidden Valley Ranch
Discover how a Santa Barbara-area dude ranch helped create one of the most recognizable flavors in American food history.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE
Before They Were Legends
A look at notable persons who became famous, and their connections to the local Santa Barbara area.
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La Casa de la raza History
La Casa de la Raza: A House of Community, Culture, and Music
Explore the history of a Santa Barbara institution shaped by community, culture, visual art, activism, and live music.
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