Farm life thrives at this rural haven in Carpinteria, where 40 alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, horses, a buffalo, and peacocks are primed for meet-and-greets. Photo Courtesy of Canzelle Alpacas.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The emergence of modern times is the focus of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. Photo: Kay Sage, Second Song, 1943. Oil on canvas. SBMA, Gift of the Estate of Kay Sage Tanguy.

On Saturdays and Sundays, head to City Hall for a docent-led tour of the town’s historic buildings, architectural styles, landscape, and backstory. Photo Courtesy of Lydia Rao.

Masters from the Museum of Ventura County is an exhibit featuring seven artists who have significantly shaped Ventura County's art history and achieved international acclaim. Photo Courtesy of the Museum of Ventura County.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley. New to the exhibition is the 4Q57 Isiah scroll, which sheds light on how the ancient manuscripts were written and interpreted before the Common Era. The scrolls are on loan from the […]

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Take in a riveting collection of work by photographer and environmentalist Chuck Graham, who documents the recovery of the island fox, the smallest fox species in North America. Photo Courtesy of Chuck Graham.

Libbey Bowl and other Ojai locations. Music director and flutist Claire Chase helms this year’s event, which focuses on music that embraces the area’s natural and sonic environment. Special programs include artist talks, morning meditations, and special performances. Photo Courtesy […]

Enjoy this Tiny Porch Concert immersed within the Santa Monica Mountains at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills. Photo: Kimmi Bitter.