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Why We Still Love Montecito, CA — Even Without Harry and Meghan - Brit + Co
Aug 20, 2026 | 07:00 am
Why We Still Love Montecito, CA — Even Without Harry and Meghan Brit + Co
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Top 12 Best Things to do in Santa Barbara, California - Out of Town Blog
Aug 11, 2026 | 15:53 pm
Top 12 Best Things to do in Santa Barbara, California Out of Town Blog
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The Essential Guide to California’s Central Coast, According To a Local - Travel + Leisure
Jul 23, 2026 | 07:00 am
The Essential Guide to California’s Central Coast, According To a Local Travel + Leisure
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Busy Summer Travel Season Brings Millions in Hotel Tax Revenue to Santa Barbara - News Channel 3-12
Jul 8, 2026 | 07:00 am
Busy Summer Travel Season Brings Millions in Hotel Tax Revenue to Santa Barbara News Channel 3-12
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Why I Won’t Return to Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara [Review] - Upgraded Points
Jun 22, 2026 | 07:00 am
Why I Won’t Return to Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara [Review] Upgraded Points
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Family Travel: Three Ways to Win Summer with the Kids - Diablo Magazine
Jun 12, 2026 | 07:00 am
Family Travel: Three Ways to Win Summer with the Kids Diablo Magazine
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No Car, No Problem: The Best Summer Train Trips From L.A. - observer.com
Jun 11, 2026 | 19:19 pm
No Car, No Problem: The Best Summer Train Trips From L.A. observer.com
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8 Small California Towns That Look and Feel Like Europe - Travel + Leisure
Jun 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
8 Small California Towns That Look and Feel Like Europe Travel + Leisure
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Where to Stay, Eat, and Play in Montecito, the Celeb-Favorite Crown Jewel of Santa Barbara County - Vogue
Jun 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
Where to Stay, Eat, and Play in Montecito, the Celeb-Favorite Crown Jewel of Santa Barbara County Vogue
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An Insider’s Guide to Santa Barbara: Where Wellness Meets Effortless Style - Camille Styles
May 16, 2026 | 07:00 am
An Insider’s Guide to Santa Barbara: Where Wellness Meets Effortless Style Camille Styles
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The Los Angeles Magazine Guide to California Roadtrips - LAmag
May 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
The Los Angeles Magazine Guide to California Roadtrips LAmag
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21 Perfect August Getaways for Every Type of Traveler - Travel + Leisure
May 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
21 Perfect August Getaways for Every Type of Traveler Travel + Leisure
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10 things to do in the chill coastal neighbor to celebrity hot spot Santa Barbara - Los Angeles Times
May 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
10 things to do in the chill coastal neighbor to celebrity hot spot Santa Barbara Los Angeles Times
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Five Great Santa Barbara–Area Hikes - Bluedot Living
Apr 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
Five Great Santa Barbara–Area Hikes Bluedot Living
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Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Presents "Travel Your [Family] Tree: Walking in Your Ancestors' Footsteps" - The Santa Barbara Independent
Apr 14, 2026 | 07:00 am
Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Presents "Travel Your [Family] Tree: Walking in Your Ancestors' Footsteps" The Santa Barbara Independent
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We Asked 4 Travel Pros Their Favorite U.S. Beach Town—and They All Picked the Same Place - Travel + Leisure
Apr 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
We Asked 4 Travel Pros Their Favorite U.S. Beach Town—and They All Picked the Same Place Travel + Leisure
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New Flights are Up, Up and Away at Santa Barbara Airport
Apr 7, 2026 | 01:53 am
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Airport held a launch party on Monday to welcome passengers on a new nonstop service to Chicago. In the past it was offered seasonally. "United Airlines ...
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New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo - Amtrak Media
Apr 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Media
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I've Lived in California for 25 Years—and This Seaside Town Is a True Hidden Gem in the Golden State - Travel + Leisure
Mar 16, 2026 | 07:00 am
I've Lived in California for 25 Years—and This Seaside Town Is a True Hidden Gem in the Golden State Travel + Leisure
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New Directions celebrates retirement of founder Dee Duncan, announces new executive director - Santa Barbara News-Press
Mar 2, 2026 | 08:00 am
New Directions celebrates retirement of founder Dee Duncan, announces new executive director Santa Barbara News-Press
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Gauchos Host UC Riverside, Travel to UC Irvine for Nationally Televised Game - ucsbgauchos.com
Feb 25, 2026 | 08:00 am
Gauchos Host UC Riverside, Travel to UC Irvine for Nationally Televised Game ucsbgauchos.com
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Travel the Wine World via The Factory’s Portfolio Tastings - The Santa Barbara Independent
Feb 10, 2026 | 08:00 am
Travel the Wine World via The Factory’s Portfolio Tastings The Santa Barbara Independent
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Why This Gorgeous California Beach Town Had Its Best Tourism Year Ever - Travel Off Path
Feb 8, 2026 | 08:00 am
Why This Gorgeous California Beach Town Had Its Best Tourism Year Ever Travel Off Path
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10 Things to Do in Santa Barbara with Kids - Yahoo Creators
Feb 2, 2026 | 08:00 am
10 Things to Do in Santa Barbara with Kids Yahoo Creators
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Move Over Santa Barbara! Next-Door Beach Town Is California’s Best Kept Secret - Travel Off Path
Jan 30, 2026 | 08:00 am
Move Over Santa Barbara! Next-Door Beach Town Is California’s Best Kept Secret Travel Off Path
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A "Micro-cation" Is the Bright Spot You Deserve This Winter - Popsugar
Jan 22, 2026 | 08:00 am
A "Micro-cation" Is the Bright Spot You Deserve This Winter Popsugar
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Gauchos Host Blue-Green Rivalry, Travel to Long Beach - ucsbgauchos.com
Jan 21, 2026 | 08:00 am
Gauchos Host Blue-Green Rivalry, Travel to Long Beach ucsbgauchos.com
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Central Coast airport is adding flights to 2 major cities in 2026. Here’s where - San Luis Obispo Tribune
Jan 12, 2026 | 08:00 am
Central Coast airport is adding flights to 2 major cities in 2026. Here’s where San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Santa Barbara Earns Spot as One of the Best Destinations to Travel in 2026 - edhat
Jan 12, 2026 | 08:00 am
Santa Barbara Earns Spot as One of the Best Destinations to Travel in 2026 edhat
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The Essential Guide to Santa Barbara, California - Travel + Leisure
Jan 10, 2026 | 08:00 am
The Essential Guide to Santa Barbara, California Travel + Leisure
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Recent Rain Damage Disrupts Travel Plans for Central Coast Train Passengers - News Channel 3-12
Jan 7, 2026 | 08:00 am
Recent Rain Damage Disrupts Travel Plans for Central Coast Train Passengers News Channel 3-12
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I've Taken 20+ Road Trips in California—This Is the One I Keep Coming Back To for the Best Food, Wine, and Scenic Views - Travel + Leisure
Jan 5, 2026 | 08:00 am
I've Taken 20+ Road Trips in California—This Is the One I Keep Coming Back To for the Best Food, Wine, and Scenic Views Travel + Leisure
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Officials urge caution as storm approaches South Coast amid holiday travel - KSBY News
Dec 23, 2025 | 08:00 am
Officials urge caution as storm approaches South Coast amid holiday travel KSBY News
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This Beachside Gem 2 Hours From L.A. Has Just Been Crowned One Of The World’s Best Cities To Visit In 2026 - Secret Los Angeles
Dec 20, 2025 | 08:00 am
This Beachside Gem 2 Hours From L.A. Has Just Been Crowned One Of The World’s Best Cities To Visit In 2026 Secret Los Angeles
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Major Storm Headed for Santa Barbara Could Impact Holiday Travel Plans, NWS Warns
Dec 19, 2025 | 09:13 am
A major winter storm is expected to hit Santa Barbara County during the peak of holiday travel, with the worst impacts forecast between Tuesday night and Thursday morning — Christmas Day — according ...
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Major Storm Headed for Santa Barbara Could Impact Holiday Travel Plans, NWS Warns - The Santa Barbara Independent
Dec 19, 2025 | 08:00 am
Major Storm Headed for Santa Barbara Could Impact Holiday Travel Plans, NWS Warns The Santa Barbara Independent
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Santa Barbara Leaders Hear About Travel Impacts of 2028 L.A. Olympic Games - Noozhawk
Nov 20, 2025 | 08:00 am
Santa Barbara Leaders Hear About Travel Impacts of 2028 L.A. Olympic Games Noozhawk
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Update in Ongoing Search for Melodee Buzzard- Investigative Focus on October 9 Travel Route - Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Nov 3, 2025 | 08:00 am
Update in Ongoing Search for Melodee Buzzard- Investigative Focus on October 9 Travel Route Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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Gauchos Travel South for UCSD Invitational - ucsbgauchos.com
Oct 9, 2025 | 07:00 am
Gauchos Travel South for UCSD Invitational ucsbgauchos.com
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This Is the Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara - Sunset Magazine
Aug 19, 2025 | 07:00 am
This Is the Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara Sunset Magazine
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Take a Weekend Trip to Santa Barbara - Salt Lake Magazine
Aug 14, 2025 | 07:00 am
Take a Weekend Trip to Santa Barbara Salt Lake Magazine
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What to Do in Santa Barbara, California
Mar 19, 2025 | 11:15 am
Santa Barbara has a rep. It’s an escape for the extremely rich and Californian, an idyllic town nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Harbor, 95 miles northwest of Los Angeles ...
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Jaunt Journals Unveils New SANTA BARBARA Travel Guide Book CURATED BY LOCALS
Aug 27, 2024 | 03:30 am
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – September 1, 2024 – Jaunt Journals is proud to announce the launch of Jaunt Journals Santa Barbara, a ...
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Santa Barbara Is a Perfect Dupe for the Spanish Riviera - Thrillist
May 3, 2024 | 07:00 am
Santa Barbara Is a Perfect Dupe for the Spanish Riviera Thrillist
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Just the Facts, Ma’am: New Report Offers Neutral ― but Surprising ― Findings on Santa Barbara Travel Patterns - The Santa Barbara Independent
Feb 7, 2024 | 08:00 am
Just the Facts, Ma’am: New Report Offers Neutral ― but Surprising ― Findings on Santa Barbara Travel Patterns The Santa Barbara Independent
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Tanya Newlove: Mom brings her concierge travel company to Santa Barbara! - Montecito Journal
Jan 16, 2024 | 08:00 am
Tanya Newlove: Mom brings her concierge travel company to Santa Barbara! Montecito Journal
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Editor’s Review: Palihouse Santa Barbara - Goop
Dec 18, 2023 | 08:00 am
Editor’s Review: Palihouse Santa Barbara Goop
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Brunch, beach, wine, repeat. How to do Santa Barbara right - Los Angeles Times
Nov 8, 2023 | 08:00 am
Brunch, beach, wine, repeat. How to do Santa Barbara right Los Angeles Times
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The Santa Barbara Travel Guide - observer.com
Jul 20, 2023 | 07:00 am
The Santa Barbara Travel Guide observer.com
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The Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Jul 20, 2023 | 00:30 am
The Hotel Californian is simultaneously laid-back and elegant. The trendy boutique hotel is located mere steps from the beach, and has one of the best spas around. The buzzy, celebrity-approved hotel ...
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