- The Santa Barbara Independent

Drink By Tiana Molony | Tue Jul 07, 2026 | 12:27pm

A Toast to The Speakeasy

The Speakeasy at San Ysidro Ranch earns a place among the world’s best hotel bars in the 2026 ‘Forbes’ Travel Guide Star Awards.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Thu Jul 02, 2026 | 3:24pm

Chalk artist Elisa Jay creates seasonally changing masterpieces at the Hilt Estate in Lompoc.

Drink By Anya McCue | Wed Jul 01, 2026 | 9:30am

Former cannabis executive has a new line of powdered wellness drinks.

Drink By Georgia Metcalf | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 3:07pm

Band performances accompany this monthly sunset cruise that runs June through October.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 1:31pm

Grassini Gives Back announces 15th season of charitable giving with the goal to raise $50,000 for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Drink By Tiana Molony | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 1:23pm

The Santa Barbara County wines named for the men who shaped generations.

Drink By Bob Wesley | Thu May 28, 2026 | 11:13am

Alice Anderson and Topher de Felice’s radical plan for turning the underworld green.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed May 27, 2026 | 1:59pm

The Santa Ynez Valley winery impressed international judges in Sardinia, the homeland of this white wine grape.

Drink By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu May 14, 2026 | 9:30am

The annual Peace of Mind fundraising walk benefitting One Mind and Mental Wellness Center returns on May 31.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Wed May 13, 2026 | 3:41pm

The winery moved from Santa Ynez to a larger space on Haley Street, the former site of Pure Joy Catering.