Some of the most historic hotels in Santa Barbara include the Montecito Inn (built by Charlie Chaplin and a group of ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The iconic 75-key boutique Hotel Santa Barbara is undergoing renovations to guest rooms and its first floor for a better guest experience and a more modern look. New furniture, ...

Courtyard by Marriott isn't often a destination brand, but this particular downtown Santa Barbara location shines. Set at the very edge of Santa Barbara’s most-bustling downtown area, the Courtyard by ...

So many vacation decisions go like this: "Should we go to the mountains, or to the beach?" A debate ensues, and then someone chimes in about wanting to visit wine country. There's a better way. Just ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA. (September 23, 2025)—Hotel Santa Barbara, the iconic 75-key boutique hotel situated in downtown Santa ...

COVID-19 shutdown gates have opened. Angelenos are scrambling to get out of town. Here are seven new or recently updated hotels — and three restaurants — in Santa Barbara County, an easy-drive ...

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 ...