Santa Barbara’s beaches are shrinking, but who will pay to save them? Young activists think corporate polluters should foot the bill — not taxpayers. Right now, the city is crafting a plan to protect ...

Santa Barbara has long been known as the “American Riviera,” drawing millions of visitors each year to its pristine beaches, vibrant harbor and coastal businesses. But the decision to halt new oil ...

A UC Santa Barbara researcher published a paper detailing the intricate impact that kelp forests along local beaches have ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Find your Zen by the ocean at Leadbetter Beach. Some yoga studios set up outdoor seasonal classes here thanks to the flat and even terrain. – Emily Hochberg This large swath of ...

As sea levels rise, nothing along the coastline is safe. Not even parking lots. Or bathrooms. Eventually, the rising tide will consume more than just sand. Two professors from Cal State University ...

Luxury events and rental company Bliss Beach has teamed up with the City of Santa Barbara for The Barbara, a European-inspired day club set on the shores of East Beach. By Tim Chan Santa Barbara is ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - One of the most popular beach camps is up and running in Santa Barbara County. Kids at Lobster Jo’s Beach Camp are concentrating on having fun across Santa Barbara County. “I’m ...