Travel Archives

Ventura County secures $550,000 grant to establish Advanced Air Mobility Innovation Center

April 9, 2025 6:26 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A $550,000 grant has been awarded to the County of Ventura's Economic Vitality Unit to create an Advanced Air Mobility… Continue Reading

Newest Highway 154 roundabout near Los Olivos opens in both directions

April 9, 2025 12:07 pm Dave Alley

The newest roundabout on Highway 154 has reached a major milestone in its long construction… Continue Reading

A glitzy history of celebrity-owned casinos

April 5, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

OLBG looks at why some celebrities and moguls choose to own casinos, further adding to their wealth and… Continue Reading

20 of the most surreal places to visit in the US

April 5, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

Way.com guides you through 20 of the most surreal yet underrated places to visit in the… Continue Reading

Parking permits will be needed for some Goleta residents this weekend to avoid Deltopia issues

March 31, 2025 12:23 pm John Palminteri

Parking outside of Isla Vista in some Goleta neighborhoods will be restricted for residents only in those areas this weekend. Parking will require a… Continue Reading

State Street Undercrossing taking on a Fresh Look just in time for Summer

March 26, 2025 12:40 pm John Palminteri

The State Street undercrossing is in the final stages and should be done in June. The project widens sidewalks, improves bike lanes and reduces… Continue Reading

Authorities warn Central Coast families of Counterfeit Car Seats

March 26, 2025 11:36 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Local authorities have identified a growing concern involving substandard car seats for infants and toddlers. Marian… Continue Reading

Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year

March 18, 2025 11:51 am Dave Alley

Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the… Continue Reading

Restored vessel with deep coastal exploration history stops in Santa Barbara for tours

March 19, 2025 11:23 am John Palminteri

The historic Western Flyer is docked in Santa Barbara for tours. It was used in the 1040's for a John Steinbeck ecological journey to the Sea of… Continue Reading

Amtrak has Central Coast travel deals in place for late Winter, early Spring travelers

March 17, 2025 5:54 pm John Palminteri

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering a midweek discount. It covers 29 stations from San Luis Obispo to San… Continue Reading

Budget cuts impact national parks: What visitors need to know

March 13, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and… Continue Reading

9 ways to eggs-perience Easter in Barcelona

March 11, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

GetYourGuide shares an overview of nine must-do activities to celebrate Easter in… Continue Reading

12 awesome activities to enjoy in Munich in summer

March 6, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

GetYourGuide shares a detailed list of 12 activities to kick off planning your summer trip to… Continue Reading

Exploring national parks in AWD Vs. 4WD vehicles

March 4, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

RealTruck.com discusses which of the two… Continue Reading

Top 10 horse races around the world

March 4, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

OLBG looks at prestigious and celebrated horse racing events, analyzing and ranking them through five distinct… Continue Reading

10 can't-miss places to visit in the winter

February 27, 2025 10:30 am Stacker

Are you looking for trip ideas to embrace the cold weather months? CoPilot compiled 10 drivable U.S.… Continue Reading

Warm temperatures bring thoughts of Summer Travels to SLO county

February 24, 2025 12:33 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The warmer temperatures are causing people to think about their summer travel plans. Temperatures are rising as we… Continue Reading

Travel Expert Rick Steves spends an evening in Santa Barbara

February 23, 2025 12:00 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans of travel expert Rick Steves learned that even experts can miss connections. “I woke up very early in Columbus, Ohio,… Continue Reading

Santa Maria to explore consolidating bus services with Guadalupe

February 19, 2025 2:11 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria City Council gave the green light on Tuesday night for city staff to begin exploring the potential consolidation of bus services with… Continue Reading

Evacuation orders and warning lifted for Lake Fire burn scar and nearby areas Thursday

February 13, 2025 5:15 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Evacuation orders and an evacuation warning for the Lake Fire burn scar and nearby areas have been lifted as of 4:30… Continue Reading