Visitors to the Santa Ynez Valley can take advantage of discounted dining and lodging through two seasonal promotions ...

Now in its third year, Wine Week features 14 wineries and restaurants pouring $10 glasses of selected wines from May 8 to 14. With some places pouring multiple wines, there are 27 wines to choose from ...

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns to Central Coast wine country Oct. 2-5. with a six-town celebration exploring the region’s food and wine, and the people behind it all. The festival highlights ...

For post-winery recovery, find al pastor, pollo asado, and fresh corn tortillas at Highway Tacos in Santa Ynez, California ...

Restaurant deals and special menus are returning to the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys this month as part of two regional dining promotions, with a ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA (June 3, 2025) — The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal hometown of Santa Barbara for two ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The California Wine Festival is set to put some of the state's finest wines and newest wines on display for hundreds of people this week. The festival comes as more people look ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Judy Adams is a bit of a legend in the Santa Ynez Valley. For the last 50 years, she's been hauling tons of ...

Here’s how to plan the ultimate Santa Barbara getaway. As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the ...

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...