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Reimagined for COVID-19 Protocols, Local Museums Excited to Welcome Public Back As rate of coronavirus transmission slows in Santa Barbara County, residents and visitors alike can take advantage of more and more reopened museums, the zoo and activity programs MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation has reopened in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone but has not yet increased visitor capacity to 50%. (Jade Martinez-Pogue / Noozhawk photo) By Jade Martinez-Pogue, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @M...

5 Unforgettable Regional Road Trips You Have to Try This Summer Katie James Watkinson © Provided by Real Simple Getty Images Whats a person to do after months of staying at home, with only the option to fantasize about traveling and exploring new places? Easy question: Take an epic road trip. Here, were mapping out five exceptionally fun and beautiful routes throughout the U.S. that showcase the best of each unique region. Roll through Texas for three full days of museums, ba...

(Photo credit: Karen Chazanovsky) Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, charming Santa Barbara exemplifies the Mediterranean lifestyle to the degree that its often referred to as the “American Riviera.” Santa Barbara is the ultimate seaside town for those seeking a balance between leisure and adventure. Here’s how to spend a weekend in paradise! How to get there I’m partial to road tripping from San Diego, which takes about 3.5 hours. If you prefer to fly, there a...

| 8:30 a.m. The good news continues to pile up in the protracted war against the coronavirus, and Noozhawk’s Brooke Holland provided a snapshot of the gains in this week’s COVID-19 Update email. There was definitely a setback with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which the government has paused after “six confirmed U.S. cases” of a rare and severe blood clot were reported among the nearly 7 million J&J doses administered. But as of this week, about half of Santa Barbara County’s reside...

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Nirian/Getty Images The Golden State has it all, from snow-covered mountains to majestic forests to metropolises and miles and miles of ocean views—and theres no better way to see it than on a California road trip. Dreaming of a California road trip? Of course, you are because who wouldn’t want to hit the open road to explore unbeatable b...

13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once Carrie Bell © Nirian/Getty Images Dreaming of a California road trip? Of course, you are because who wouldnt want to hit the open road to explore unbeatable beaches, matchless mountains, divine deserts, national parks, bustling big cities, quaint seaside villages, lush lakes, historic sites, artist colonies, and wonderful wine countries? A number of iconic drives start or end there, including historic Route 66. "The...

New committee will lead talks about downtown Santa Barbara changes SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Whatever the next phase of changes will be to the downtown core, the Santa Barbara City Council is going to have a subcommittee lead the way. Already there has been an extensive public outreach effort, surveys and sample drawings. Real-time changes including patios, parklets and traffic control additions are already in plain sight. The big picture master plan decisions are still coming into focus. It wil...

| 8:30 a.m. As confidence in a coronavirus recovery continues to grow — to the discomfort, even disappointment, of far too many lockdown advocates — it’s inevitable that resilient and freedom-hungry Americans would begin turning their attention to what comes next. It’s been a really long year. The last 12 months brought death, economic devastation and a mounting toll of woe from job losses, isolation, social deprivation, psychological turmoil and the public schools debacle. Not to ment...

Where to eat Caffeinate your mornings at Handlebar Coffee, grab pizza for lunch from Bettina, order Asian takeout from Oku, and finish with a cocktail at Venus in Furs. State Street Promenade in the center of town has been pedestrianized since the pandemic and looks set to continue as a car-free way to peruse menus when you’re hungry. Things to do Got kids? They’ll want to explore MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (closed at time of writing; hopefully open soon), grab an ice...

Housing and Development Newsletter But Runnings Funk Zone outdoor beer garden appears to have hit the Funk Zone at just the right time.  "Were excited to offer something in the community that may be a little bit different than what they get in other places," Running said. "I think they will enjoy their experience here." Buckhorn Undergoes Transformation The Cuyama Buckhorn, northeast of Santa Barbara, is transforming into a destination resort hotel. The "iconic roadside motel," built in 1952, ...