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Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2022

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival returns for its 37th year in 2022! Over the years, this has become an iconic festival, bringing many Oscar-worthy films to the Santa Barbara area. Learn all about this year’s festival, how you can attend, and what to expect.

Ring in 2020 and Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Santa Barbara

End the decade right and ring in 2020 with a celebration in Santa Barbara! Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Santa Barbara and take part in some of the wonderful ways to celebrate in SB! However you choose to bring in the new year, you’ll start it off on the right foot with these fun events. […]

5 Reasons to Spend Summer in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is beautiful year-round, but there’s something about summer in Santa Barbara that we absolutely love. It’s the perfect time to visit us at Marina Beach Motel. The weather is gorgeous and there are endless things to do. Whether you’re a foodie, a hippy, or an outdoorsman, there’s something for everyone in Santa Barbara! […]

5 Fun Events in Santa Barbara This Summer

There are always things to do in Santa Barbara, but summer is one of the best times to visit because of all the events and festivals. It seems like there’s always a lot to celebrate during this time of year and we’d love for visitors to join in. So here are 5 fun events in […]

Blues Cruise BBQ: A Fun Event for the Whole Family

Every May, Downtown Santa Barbara hosts the Blues Cruise BBQ, a fun family event that happens in tandem with the State Street Nationals Car Show that same weekend. It’s going to be an exciting weekend in Santa Barbara, taking place May 16-17th this year. Here’s what you have to look forward to! The event begins at […]

8 Santa Barbara Events You Can’t Miss

1. Santa Barbara International Film Festival Santa Barbara International Film Festival (or SBIFF) is an educational, non-profit arts organization that features 200+ of the best international and independent films of the year. Stretched over a lengthy 11 days in late January/early February, SBIFF transforms Santa Barbara into a sea of film-lovers and curious travelers for one […]