Saturday’s protest at West Beach comes after 85 S.B. Unified teachers received preliminary pink slips last week.

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...

If you get hungry, the Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is a popular spot for dining and happy hour drinks. The park, located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara, is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.