For one weekend each year, the historic plaza at Old Mission Santa Barbara transforms asphalt into a living canvas of ...

A variety of Mexican and Old Spanish Days elements, along with iconic Santa Barbara landmarks in celebration of Old Spanish ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The famous steps of Old Mission Santa Barbara takes you to one of the most breathtaking views in the city. For most visitors, it’s a climb they hardly think about. “It’s ...

SANTA BARBARA — Two towering housing projects proposed mere steps from the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara have sparked a fierce preservation showdown, pitting urgent housing needs against historic ...

For a few weeks each winter, the rose garden in front of the Old Mission Santa Barbara looks a little stark — branches cut back, blooms gone, the bushes pared down to their bones. Don’t worry, It’s a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: The aerial view of the Santa Barbara Old Mission accompanying the article on the eight-story ...

Santa Barbara’s 40th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival will take place May 23–25, 2026, turning Old Mission’s plaza into a vibrant chalk art showcase. The free event will feature over 150 ...