The cleanest and grossest beaches in California — and it’s bad news for iconic Santa Monica Pier

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.
The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara’s East Beach Reopens Following Monthlong Closure Due to Sewage Spill

Recent water quality testing confirms that ocean contact near Mission Creek is safe again, health officials say.
Noozhawk

Santa Barbara’s East Beach Reopens for Water Activities Month After Sewage Spill

Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services announced on Friday that East Beach is fully open for recreational water ...
Edhat

Goleta Beach County Park Section to Close for Beach Operations Starting Wednesday

Due to the recent storms, Santa Barbara County will close a section of the east end of Goleta Beach County Park on8, 2026.
Carful of Kids on MSN

Sunny Santa Barbara: 13 top things to do with kids

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. I ...
Travel + Leisure

This City Is One of the Best Places to Visit in 2026—and It Has 300+ Days of Sun Annually, World-class Wineries, and Year-round Whale Watching

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...
KSBY

East Beach reopens after sewage spill in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Health officials lifted the closure at East Beach on Friday, after ocean water testing reportedly ...