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Make a Weekend of It: Your Santa Barbara Bowl Concert Guide

Catching a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl? Make a trip of it. Here's how to spend the days around the concert - with a stay at Drift, coffee at Dawn, and drinks at Dusk.

Aerial view of Santa Barbara coastline with palm-lined streets, sandy beach, ocean pier, and mountains in the background during a sunny California morning.
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Downtown Santa Barbara: Where to Stay, Sip, and Explore This Summer

Discover Drift Hotels Santa Barbara, a boutique retreat offering laid-back luxury steps from the best dining, wine tasting, and cultural spots downtown. Book your stay and make you

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Beachside Bliss in Santa Barbara | Attractions in California

Check out our favorite spots to sip, swim and be seen on the coast of California and get ready to click “book” on the next flight out west.

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Discovering Santa Barbara’s Best Coastal Drives

From sun-kissed shores to majestic mountains, the picturesque landscapes and casual coastal allure make each drive – no matter how long – more than worth the trip.

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The Ultimate Santa Barbara Wellness Guide

In Santa Barbara, wellness is not just a trend; it's a way of life. With award-winning spas, yoga retreats and the best nature has to offer, it’s impossible not to soak up Santa Ba

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A Food Lover’s Guide to Santa Barbara

Authentic taquerias, world-class wineries, and even some Michelin star winners - Santa Barbara’s is made for foodies. Check out some of our favorite spots in our latest city guide.