Travel Archives

Overnight work near San Jose Creek to begin, travelers leaving Santa Barbara Airport detour through Hollister or Fairview to reach Highway 101

December 6, 2023 5:00 pm Lily Dallow

As a result of this construction, Caltrans said the eastbound Highway 217 on-ramp at Sandspit Rd will be closed for an estimated two years for this…

Peak of monarch butterfly season now happening at Pismo State Park

December 1, 2023 12:04 pm Dave Alley

Thousands of monarch butterflies have returned to Pismo State Park marking their annual return to a grove of eucalyptus trees located on the coast…

Ongoing construction on Highway 101 leads to delays, congestion, and increased traffic crashes over holiday weekend

November 27, 2023 5:48 pm Mina Wahab

Ongoing construction on several sections of Highway 101 – both north and southbound – led to expected delays and more congestion the Wednesday…

Holiday travel takes off at SBA

November 20, 2023 6:18 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Business is taking off at the Santa Barbara Airport and it could be one of the busiest in years. But getting to and from the…

SLO Transit announces Route 2A changes to enhance service reliability

November 21, 2023 5:35 pm News Channel 3-12

SLO Transit is streamlining Route 2A by removing two bus stops starting Dec. 1, aiming to improve service reliability and punctuality before the…

Busy holiday travel expected to create heavy traffic on local roadways this week

November 20, 2023 11:13 am Dave Alley

With Thanksgiving now just a few days away, the busy holiday travel period is beginning to ramp up, which will bring extra traffic to local roadways…

Weather slows work near Gaviota Tunnel

November 15, 2023 8:09 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Wind and rain put the brakes on some road work on Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. “Just north of the southbound rest…

ShelterBox gives update on its humanitarian efforts in quake-ravaged Morocco

November 10, 2023 5:51 pm Beth Farnsworth

Your NewsChannel team received new images Friday of the ongoing humanitarian efforts in quake-ravaged Morocco. Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox has had…

Spartan obstacle course race expected to draw thousands this weekend, boost SLO County tourism

November 1, 2023 11:38 am Dave Alley

This weekend’s upcoming Spartan obstacle course race in Santa Margarita is expected to boost San Luis Obispo County tourism over the next several…

Direct Relief prepares humanitarian aid for victims of Israel-Hamas war

October 19, 2023 8:03 pm Beth Farnsworth

Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief is part of the humanitarian network awaiting the green light to send humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza.…

SLO County tourism leaders optimistic travel industry will remain strong and continue to grow

October 17, 2023 12:01 pm Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County travel industry leaders are optimistic tourism will remain strong in the area and continue to flourish in the near future, as…

UCSB expert on Global, Religious Studies and Terrorism calls Hamas attack “suicide mission”

October 9, 2023 7:14 pm Beth Farnsworth

Mark Juergensmeyer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Global Studies, Sociology, and affiliate of Religious Studies at the University of…

Lompoc hosts a trove of fantastic attractions for the whole family

October 5, 2023 6:22 pm Andrew Gillies

Looking for an unconventional activity or need to wow that eccentric family member? You might find your solution at one of these attractions right…

‘State of SLO County tourism’ delivered at San Luis Obispo travel summit

October 5, 2023 12:03 pm Dave Alley

The state of the San Luis Obispo County tourism industry is set to be delivered Thursday afternoon at the 2023 Destination Summit in San Luis…

Water main break on Las Positas snarls traffic along busy thoroughfare

September 25, 2023 2:31 pm Beth Farnsworth

Crews spent the day repairing a water main break that left a portion of the busy intersection at Las Positas Road and Calle Real closed and the…

Travel expert stops by The Morning News to talk about Fall travel

September 22, 2023 9:46 am Joey Vergilis, Alys Martinez

Best selling author of the 30-Day Travel Challenge and travel journalist Kaila Yu stops by the Morning News to tell us why now is a great time to…

Santa Maria embarks on major street and road repair projects

September 18, 2023 3:24 pm Keith Carls

Lane closures are expected for several months during construction on major street and road projects in Santa…

Delta Air Lines returning to Santa Barbara Airport with service to Salt Lake City and Atlanta

September 15, 2023 12:16 pm Ryder Christ

Delta Air Lines will offer daily nonstop service from Santa Barbara Airport to Salt Lake City and Atlanta beginning in June of…

Highway 101 overnight closures scheduled Tuesday to Friday in Ventura County

September 5, 2023 11:12 am Avery Elowitt

From September 5-8, Cal Trans has scheduled overnight lane and ramp closures on Highway 101 in Ventura…

Tourism experts anticipate boost to hotel industry following Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2023 6:02 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Labor Day weekend brings people from all over to Santa Barbara and nearby cities. It’s a weekend…