Destinations
Executive & aspirational travel for the Central Coast
Auberge Resorts to manage The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
The local owner of The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, Brian Strange, has hired Auberge Resorts to manage the landmark property and elevate the luxury service of the inn when it reopens in 2021. The inn, which dates back to 1886, will be re-named The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection. The Read More →Santa Barbara powers tourism rebound on the coast
By Madeleine Benn / Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 / Destinations, Economy, Latest news, middle, Regions, Santa Barbara County, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara powers tourism rebound on the coast
Despite potential headwinds going into 2023, Santa Barbara had a lot to celebrate in in the past year with regards to the success in the tourism sector. For the second year in a row, Santa Barbara saw growth, even reaching pre-pandemic levels, Kathy Janega-Dykes, Visit Santa Barbara’s president and CEO said during the Tourism Summit Read More →
Read More →Ritz-Carlton Bacara sold as part of $3.8B deal
By Brooke Holland / Monday, May 16th, 2022 / Destinations, Latest news, Real Estate, Regions, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ritz-Carlton Bacara sold as part of $3.8B deal
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Read More →Hearst Castle prepares to reopen after more than two years
By Brooke Holland / Thursday, April 28th, 2022 / Destinations, Latest news, middle, Regions, San Luis Obispo County, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Hearst Castle prepares to reopen after more than two years
The top international traveler attraction in San Luis Obispo County will reopen its doors in May, offering a likely boost to nearby businesses, especially those that serve tourists. After a closure that has gone on for more than two years, the world-renowned Hearst Castle in San Simeon will reopen to guests on May 11. The Read More →
Read More →Bill Foley buys Hotel Californian
By Brooke Holland / Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, left, Real Estate, Restaurants, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Bill Foley buys Hotel Californian
Foley Entertainment Group, founded by Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey owner and Santa Barbara County wine magnate Bill Foley, has purchased the Hotel Californian on lower State Street in Santa Barbara. Foley Entertainment Group announced the purchase Sept. 1 and did not disclose the price. The property’s assessed value is $33.5 million, according to Santa Read More →
Read More →Hearst Castle plans for 2022 reopening after closure from pandemic, then storm damage
By Amber Hair / Friday, August 20th, 2021 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, right, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hearst Castle plans for 2022 reopening after closure from pandemic, then storm damage
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Read More →From yurts to Airstreams, region’s glampgrounds put new twist on camping
By Amber Hair / Friday, August 20th, 2021 / Destinations, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism / Comments Off on From yurts to Airstreams, region’s glampgrounds put new twist on camping
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Read More →Alaska Airlines adds flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego
By Staff Report / Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Alaska Airlines adds flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego
Santa Barbara Airport is offering direct flights to San Diego this summer. The service starts June 17, with twice-daily departures and arrivals through Alaska Airlines. The airline’s Embraer 175 jets will hold up to 74 passengers, with four classes of seating options. The flights are in the afternoon and evening, with the first flight leaving Read More →
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