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Must-have items for your beach bag on California sand

Must Have Items for Your Beach Bag

California is blessed with year-round mild weather, so almost any day is an ideal beach day. When the sun is out and the water is calm, kayaking, sailing, diving, fishing,...

Must Have Items for Your Beach Bag

California is blessed with year-round mild weather, so almost any day is an ideal beach day. When the sun is out and the water is calm, kayaking, sailing, diving, fishing,...

Tide pools along the Santa Barbara coast at low tide

Exploring Tide Pools In The Santa Barbara Area

To many, the sea life below the ocean's surface is a mystery, but when the tide is right, dramatic ebbs can expose amazing tide pools for all to explore. In...

Exploring Tide Pools In The Santa Barbara Area

To many, the sea life below the ocean's surface is a mystery, but when the tide is right, dramatic ebbs can expose amazing tide pools for all to explore. In...

Marine and bird life along the Santa Barbara coast

Marine and Bird Life Near Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara coast and Santa Barbara Channel is one of the most diverse habitats for marine wildlife and birds in the Western United States. Whether you stroll the beaches,...

Marine and Bird Life Near Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara coast and Santa Barbara Channel is one of the most diverse habitats for marine wildlife and birds in the Western United States. Whether you stroll the beaches,...

History of natural oil seeps in Santa Barbara, archival coastal photo

History of Oil Seeps in Santa Barbara

If you have spent much time on the beaches of Santa Barbara, chances are you have encountered small blobs of oil and tar in the water and on the sand....

History of Oil Seeps in Santa Barbara

If you have spent much time on the beaches of Santa Barbara, chances are you have encountered small blobs of oil and tar in the water and on the sand....

Santa Barbara Funk Zone neighborhood street scene

Cool Spots In Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

Any visit to Santa Barbara should include a stop in the "Funk Zone." This is an area that stretches from State Street to Milpas Street, bordered by the 101 Freeway...

Cool Spots In Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

Any visit to Santa Barbara should include a stop in the "Funk Zone." This is an area that stretches from State Street to Milpas Street, bordered by the 101 Freeway...

Surfers riding waves at Rincon, Santa Barbara

Best Surf Shops in Santa Barbara

Are you looking for the best surf shops in Santa Barbara to purchase essential surfing gear and clothing? Here is everything you need to know! 

Best Surf Shops in Santa Barbara

Are you looking for the best surf shops in Santa Barbara to purchase essential surfing gear and clothing? Here is everything you need to know!