Destinations
Executive & aspirational travel for the Central Coast
Ritz-Carlton Bacara sold as part of $3.8B deal
By pacbiztimes / 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 pacbiztimes / 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 pacbiztimes / 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 pacbiztimes / 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 pacbiztimes / 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 →
Read More →First Southwest Airlines flight lands in Santa Barbara
By Henry Dubroff / Monday, April 12th, 2021 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, right, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on First Southwest Airlines flight lands in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara rolled out the red, yellow and blue balloons as Southwest Airlines made its Central Coast debut on April 12. The Dallas, Texas-based airline’s brightly painted Boeing 737 aircraft arrived on time or even a few minutes early from Oakland and Denver to start what is expected to be a busy season for Santa Read More →
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