Geneva Ives moved to Santa Barbara in 2000 on a whim (ok, and to go to college) and never looked back. She loves Santa Barbara because it’s really one of America’s greatest small towns - it just happens to have glorious beaches and celebrity residents, too!
Geneva spent a decade managing an adorable, locally owned boutique in downtown Santa Barbara and met her husband when he was working as a waiter at the Cajun restaurant right next door. Together they go on many adventures trying to find the best activities, drinks and dining experiences in the tri-county area.
Geneva knows a lot about:
Don't leave Santa Barbara without visiting the top of the clocktower for a (free) bird's eye, panoramic view of the city!
We're going to let you in on a little secret. Although Santa Barbara has been long regarded as the playground of the rich and famous, there are also MANY free activities in the area to entertain visitors of all...
Although it might seem like a region of endless summer, Santa Barbara has seasons, we swear. In the spring, it's windy. In the winter, the nights are cold. But the fall, well that's pretty much the perfect season...
Locals in Santa Barbara like to shop. After all, there are summer BBQs, beach weddings, charity galas, bike races and much more to prepare for, each with their own dress code and requisite accessories....
Visit Santa Barbara and we guarantee that you’ll want to stay awhile. The scenic vistas, breathtaking beaches, busy streets and delectable restaurants require much more than one day of exploring. But with so...
After a few years of relative calm, this list of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara recently saw a significant shakeup. That's because so many fantastic new eateries have come on the scene, challenging the old...
We know our Santa Barbara 10Best Attractions and 10Best Restaurants lists have you covered from dawn ‘til dusk, but what is there to do in this small beach town at night? Truth be told, locals tend to enjoy an...
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