There are also various bus and shuttle systems around the city. To get to Santa Barbara, there are a few options. The closest major airport is Los Angeles International (LAX), about 90 miles ...

Storms continue to pummel California. Parts of Santa Barbara as well as the nearby towns of Montecito and Carpenteria have been evacuated due to fears of mudslides. More rain is on the way.

But sunseekers longing for a Mediterranean getaway can find all the luxuries they want just 90 miles north of Los Angeles on California’s central coast. Santa Barbara has been fondly referred to ...