Santa Barbara

The colorful procession is famous for bold costumes, enormous inflatables, and a sunny spirit.

The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival will crop up at the Great Meadow at Santa Barbara College.

The grand venue’s centennial will be starry and full of spectacular sound.

Santa Barbara Zoo will celebrate the occasion with enrichment goodies for some of its most incredible birds.

California Live’s Amber Pfister is getting a crash course in sparkling wines at Riverbench tasting room in Santa Barbara

One of the early summer’s most splendid and scentful celebrations will find fresh soil in the American Riviera.

A celebration of the great Julia Child is a treat for modern-day cooks, while dine-outers will find tempting foodie to-dos.

The endangered animal is living behind the scenes as his leafy new digs are prepared.