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Oak Park Restoration construction equipment and caution tape in the work area.
Construction Begins on Mission Creek Restoration at Oak Park
The City of Santa Barbara's Creeks Division is excited to announce the start of the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park. The project spans an 1,800-foot section of Mission Creek which has been degraded over time due to previous…
Plaza del Mar Band Shell and surrounding trees
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled to Celebrate Reopening of Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The recently restored City Landmark, initially built in 1919, will return to use as a venue for music, art, and cultural events in one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks.
Crowd along parade route.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2024: Important Road Closures, Parking Enforcement, and Public Safety Updates from SBPD
For up-to-date street closure, parking, and safety updates visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Fiesta
Text "Confetti is Litter" over background of confetti
Confetti is Litter
As Old Spanish Days quickly approaches, the City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter.The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is used and…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended June 30, 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for June 2024, the twelfth month in the City’s fiscal year.In…
An aerial view of a winding trail in Parma Park
Completed Project in Parma Park Brings New Trails to Santa Barbara
Seven miles of trail and four acres of native habitat restoration are ready for exploration in one of Santa Barbara’s largest parks.
New Road signs and striping on Alisos Street
Eastside Community Paseos Project: Enhancing Neighborhood Safety & Accessibility
The Eastside Community Paseos Project is nearing completion, with ongoing construction on Haley Street. This project emerged from community input in the Eastside Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan (2013) and the Bicycle Master…
Community members celebrate Independence Day at the West Beach bandstand
Sparkle without Sparks
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended May 31, 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.9 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for May 2024, the eleventh month in the City’s fiscal year. …
FARO Center Ribbon Cutting June 24, 2024. Representatives from local government, community organizations, and service providers cut the ceremonial ribbon in recognition of the FARO Center opening.
FARO Center Opens to Offer Comprehensive Support Services for Santa Barbara's Homeless
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT), is proud to announce the opening of the Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity (FARO) Center. The FARO Center, aptly…
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