As the weather warms up (hopefully soon) and road trips beckon, the Santa Barbara shore is ready for its close-up. Few Angelenos need an excuse to trek two hours north of Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

A couple of hours north of LA along the 101, you’ll find a magical place called Santa Barbara. This coastal town is known for its sandy beaches and winery tours, but it feels more like an old Spanish ...

“At Loquita, our passion lies in creating moments that bring people together,” said Joe Schneider, general manager. “We celebrate the flavors and traditions of Spain while highlighting the bounty of ...

From left, Roth Ironside, director of operations, Maria Alfaro, and co-owners Gene Sanchez and John Thyne are part of the team at Santa Barbara's Harbor Restaurant. Thyne and Sanchez are suing the ...

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Much like Cannery Row in Monterey, Santa Barbara was once a booming fish processing center with big bustling warehouses between the beach and the train tracks. With a major train stop right there, it ...