When a restaurant space with a sprawling patio and room for a big kitchen came up for rent at Coast Village Plaza, Michael Sheldon jumped.

When BAR LE CÔTE opened in Los Olivos in September 2021, it marked the second Santa Ynez Valley establishment led by Michelin-starred restaurateurs Greg Ryan and chef Daisy Ryan–

Winemaker Rob DaFoe’s passion for wine originally took hold more than 25 years ago, when the Santa Barbara County native toured France as a pro snowboarder.

The queen of California cool is at it again.

Summer 2022 brings the ultimate wine experience back to Santa Barbara County

A new generation of restaurateurs are discovering Ojai’s network of farmers, fishermen, and ranchers

Designer Christina Rottman isn't playing it safe with rich, tone-on-tone interiors

Lining a wall of Heidi Merrick’s Summerland showroom is a deftly curated collection of coffee-table books, candles, and other home goods with a minimalist bent, ideal for expanding a design library or updating a bar cart.

If you have had the pleasure of stumbling upon the serene, lyrical work of Maria Trimbell—

A plethora of not-to-miss museum and gallery reopenings and shows

Ones to watch in Santa Ynez Valley’s booming dining scene

Spectacular hotels near home waiting to welcome you