Record low number of 197 monarch butterflies counted at Pismo State Park
A record-low number of only 197 monarch butterflies were recently counted at the Pismo State Beach butterfly…
Continue ReadingTag: tourism
Summer travel begins to wind down after steady flows on all levels
Summertime tourism is wrapping up and the turnout has been strong heading into Labor Day weekend. Lower gas prices have been part of the…
Continue Reading
First Lady Jill Biden takes a vacation break for some shopping in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Book Loft in Solvang had a visit from First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday. The President and family are vacationing nearby on a…
Continue Reading
Air Force One gets the spotlight while President Biden vacations in Santa Barbara County
The plane designated as Air Force One when President Joe Biden landed this week in Santa Barbara is getting a lot of attention. It is in a secure…
Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s short-term guest tax falling short of budget expectations
The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.9 million in May of this year from Transient Occupancy Taxes, but the year-to-date revenues from the tax on…
Continue Reading
‘So Much to Love’ campaign brings Santa Barbara into focus using photos from the general public
A new “So Much to Love” campaign has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will use photos from the general public as part of the outreach for the…
Continue Reading
Grand Jury report details multi-year reporting discrepancies by Visit Lompoc LLC
A Santa Babara County Grand Jury report released Friday details that over the last five years, more than $500,000 has been under-reported by Visit…
Continue Reading
Visit Ventura honored with award for best strategic partnership by Visit California
Visit Ventura announced its victory for Best Strategic Partnership at the Visit California Poppy Awards Gala Thursday.…
Continue Reading
SLO County tourism leaders optimistic travel industry will remain strong and continue to grow
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…
Continue Reading
Lompoc hosts a trove of fantastic attractions for the whole family
Looking for an unconventional activity or need to wow that eccentric family member? You might find your solution at one of these attractions right…
Continue Reading
Memorial Day expected to bring boost to outdoor businesses
Local businesses are gearing up for a busy…
Continue Reading
The Morning News hitches a ride with the Santa Maria Wine Trolley
Tourism Director Jennifer Harrison from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber stopped by the morning show to tell us about the best way to get around Santa…
Continue Reading
Tourism outlook has new options for disabled visitors and a strong 2023 is expected after a cold and wet start to the year
Travel and tourism is still expected to be strong in 2023 despite the cold weather start to the year. This includes multi-day visits, day trippers…
Continue Reading
SLO County travel industry reports strong numbers for last year, including record-breaking tourist spending
The San Luis Obispo County travel industry enjoyed an extremely successful and record-breaking year in…
Continue Reading
Santa Maria Valley tourism industry positioned to remain strong despite high gas prices
Despite record-breaking gas prices, the Santa Maria Valley tourism industry looks to be well-positioned to remain strong heading into the travel…
Continue Reading
Coronavirus is affecting the tourism industry in Solvang
Small central coast businesses, and especially hotels, are starting to feel the effects of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading
Santa Maria hopeful new flights will help tourism take-off
With the recent announcement of three new daily flights to the Santa Maria Airport beginning in June, city and business leaders are now working on…
Continue Reading
15 cruise ship stops in Santa Barbara between January and July
There will be 15 cruise ship stops in Santa Barbara waters in the first seven months of the…
Continue Reading