But alas, the crown jewel of Santa Barbara is none other than its spectacular beaches. With a 6-mile coastline, Santa Barbara's beaches are famed for their sereness and offering of outdoor activities.

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...

Sunny Santa Barbara boasts beautiful year-round weather with many sunny days and cool nights. From a trolley tour to the zoo ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The next stop for trash on beaches or creeks along the Central Coast will be the ocean if clean up efforts don't take place. A group of active volunteers has been out to do ...

Due to the recent rainfall, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. Storm ...