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.

Women’s chores and their household tools from the late 1800s are explored at the Stagecoach Inn and Museum in Newbury Park.

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.

Central Coast locations. The hills, vineyard, pier, ranch, chapel, and synagogue are alive with the sound of music at this multi-experience Festival Mozaic extravaganza. Under the direction of conductor Scott Yoo, events include orchestral performances, Baroque music, family concerts, chamber […]

Paso Robles Event Center. Get a load of the livestock at this bustling rural expo with a rodeo, craft demos, agriculture and horticulture exhibits, arts and crafts, monster trucks, a tractor parade, carnival rides and games, and performances by country […]

Berniece Bennett Park, Westlake Village. In the cool, cool, cool of the evening bring a picnic or buy goodies from on-site food trucks and settle back to watch free concerts featuring, respectively, modern country music by Rebel Heart, the Smooth […]

Camarillo Ranch House sets the scene for live music, boutique shopping, and samplings from Ventura County eateries at a fundraiser for local charities. Photo Courtesy of Alejandra Scott Photography.

Santa Barbara’s history is recreated at a citywide fiesta with parades, an arts and crafts show, rodeos, a Mexican market, and live performances. Photo by Fritz Olenberger, Courtesy of Old Spanish Days.

Ventura County Fairgrounds. Themed “Waves of Fun,” this year’s beachside bash shells out lots of old-fashioned hoopla: a carnival with thrill-aminute rides and classic games, inventive foods, kooky contests, livestock shows, rodeos, and a Grandstand Concert Series. Photo Courtesy of […]

Carpinteria State Park. Play a round of beer pong at this ocean-side craft beer festival—the largest of its kind on the Central Coast. More than 75 breweries participate as well as makers of ciders, kombucha, and wines. Proceeds benefit the […]

Classic and antique trucks and cars are on view for oohing and aahing at Atascadero Lake Park.

Museum of Ventura County's Agriculture Museum, Santa Paula. Indulge in fresh summer selects from Babé Farms, Farmivore, Driscoll’s berries, McGrath Family Farm, Pyramid Flowers, Transmission Brewing, Ojai Jelly, Friend’s Ranch Ojai, and other Central Coast purveyors at an outdoor feast […]

Enjoy a golden hour runway, estate wines, and curated style by Wildflower Women. Sip, savor, and connect—all in support of Transitions Mental Health Association.

Sunken Gardens, Atascadero. Since the Central Coast is the center of the state’s cider industry, samplings should be primo when 30-plus producers dispense their finest at this unique tasting event that also features food and craft vendors, local bands, and […]

Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic British band’s iconic anthem “I’m Not in Love,” along with their other hits performed by current members Andy Park, Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, […]

Santa Barbara locations. Make like an explorer and track down the private studios of 28 professional artists, many of whom plan to be working on-site. Just buy a map from Santa Barbara Studio Artists for a self-guided tour. Photo Courtesy […]