Does Santa Barbara County need more dirt? Right now, the county’s Parks Division is seeking public input on its parks, trails, and recreation, and the vision for the future of its outdoor spaces. The ...

A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.

More information can be found on the Santa Barbara County Parks website. Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour (69 reviews) Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive) ...

Refugio State Beach, a protected state beach park in Santa Barbara County, is closed indefinitely due to major storm damage, officials announced this week. The California State Parks-owned beach ...

The Rincon Classic takes place at a location considered a local gem. Some call it the "Queen of the Coast" as it is regarded ...

An off-duty State Parks lifeguard was on hand to assist other responders who successfully rescued the woman shared the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. According to the Santa Barbara County ...

The Recreation and Parks Department and The Arts Fund, Santa Barbara are offering tuition-free Teen Arts Mentorships to high school students, ...

The County Parks Division will host a special virtual environmental scoping meeting for the public to learn more about the draft recreation master plan Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m.

The natural resources of Santa Barbara County are estimated to have a value ... according to the report. “Expanding parks and trails not only strengthens our communities but also drives economic ...