Life is too short to keep making lists and never crossing the items off, and now that the mudslides have been cleared away from Highway 101, it's the perfect time…
If you were ever in doubt, a grand gesture on Valentine's Day will always be appreciated by your own valentine, and a romantic trip to Santa Barbara for an extended…
First, let us congratulate you on your choice of purchasing a second home in Santa Barbara. Owning a piece of paradise is something people dream about, but not many achieve!…
There's a reason our property management company is called Paradise Retreats, and the reason is shown over and over again in the homes we rent out. Spacious, elegant, bright, and…
With so many celebrities and such beautiful houses, Santa Barbara has a reputation of glitz and when it comes to starting the new year in style, the city lives up…
Santa Barbara is home to some of the best wine country in the United States. Because of this the city enjoys visitors from all over the world. Lovers of wine…
All the unique things to do around Santa Barbara make this a very special place. The average day in Santa Barbara takes a whole new life than the average day…
As the holidays quickly approach, you may find yourself overwhelmed and underprepared; 2017 has been a crazy busy year! Wasn't it only yesterday you were breaking your first resolution, just…
There are many Santa Barbara fun things to do as well as beautiful weather, sunny beaches, and delicious food. But one thing that gets overlooked is the amazing selection of…
Regardless of what time of year it is, you cannot go wrong with a visit to Santa Barbara, but this is especially true for the Thanksgiving holiday coming up. Not…
Santa Barbara is an amazing place to take a vacation for a list of reasons that is far too long for this piece. Instead, we will focus on one reason:…
Santa Barbara gets a lot of attention for its weather and beaches, but perhaps not enough is focused on its amazing wine scene. Wine is a major part of the…
There is no time of year in which you cannot enjoy the incredible beauty of Santa Barbara. But around Halloween, the city comes to life with opportunity after opportunity to…
Most people know that Santa Barbara is a beautiful place with incredible weather year-round; however, that is often the extent of their knowledge. People who visit the area come to…
As summer winds down, many people are not thinking of their next vacation plans. This is a shame, because late summer could be the most ideal time to visit Santa…
You can never go wrong with a weekend trip to enjoy holidays in Santa Barbara California. The beaches always tend to be beautiful and the weather is always comfortable. However,…
Santa Barbara is home to unbelievable weather, gorgeous beaches, and endless fun. What more could you ask for in a vacation destination? The answer to that question is brunch! Well,…
Santa Barbara is normally depicted as a beautiful coastal area with sunshine and sandy beaches, but believe it or not, every once in a while, there are Santa Barbara rain…