The Free Summer Cinema is back and better than ever! On Friday evenings in July and August, join the UCSB Arts & Lectures department—and nearly every local in town—for some spine-tingling, intergalactic fun the whole family will…

Lotusland is a stunning 37-acre botanical garden in the hills of Montecito and is home to more than 3,000 species of plants, many of them rare or endangered. The Garden is the former estate of well-known opera singer and socialite,…

A local landmark for almost a century, The Granada Theatre is the central coast’s premier performing arts venue.  Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, The Granada is home to Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street…

Imbued with the history of the century-old Hotel Virginia, the Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton stands as a symbol of the city’s rich heritage and legacy of enduring hospitality. They offer the quality, convenience,…

Be dazzled by incredible artwork at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, celebrating its 37th anniversary over Memorial Day weekend, May 25 - 27, 2024, at Old Mission Santa Barbara. Each day, street painters (Madonnari in Italian) will…

Ignite your mind at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara’s one-of-a-kind destination for hands-on scientific and creative experiences. Located in the flourishing Funk Zone neighborhood, MOXI invites kids, families…

The Music Academy of the West advances the development of 21st century classically trained musicians and cultivates discerning, appreciative, and adventurous audiences. Founded in 1947, the Academy operates on a 10-acre, ocean-side campus in Santa…