Our daily look at nearby getaways
Romantic, Rustic, and Very El Capitan Canyon
A cozy clutch of cabins near the coast offers some sweet Valentine's fun. Read »
'Tis the Season in Santa Barbara
Parades, wine tastings, and a snow leopard fest lend the holidays cheer. Read »
Finding Old Hollywood Along the Coast
Making for Monterey or the Central Coast? Discover spots with a starry past. Read »
Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days
Santa Barbara's historic fiesta prepares to twirl into August. Read »
California Wine Festival
Reserve wine tastings and glass seminars are part of this traveling party. Read »
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
Seventeen tasting rooms + one great passport? 101, here we come. Read »
Santa Barbara Summer Wine
A series of rooftop wine tastings signal the warmest season in the American Riviera. Read »
Santa Barbara Vintners' Festival
A four-day weekend features the artists behind our favorite labels. Read »
The Microbrews of the American Riviera
Santa Barbara and its environs are very much associated with wine, but a half dozen of microbreweries are making a sudsy statement. Read »
Baby Tamarins in Santa Barbara
Twin golden lion tamarin babies? We're driving to the Santa Barbara Zoo immediately. Read »
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Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.
Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.
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