Best of 2014: Sporting Life
It’s an active group that makes up Santa Barbarans. Fortunately, there is plenty to do, whatever your preference. Running, skateboarding, martial arts, fitness, and golfing are just a few of the things in this category.
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No Vacancy in Isla Vista
UCSB students stuck without homes as school year starts.
Best of 2014: Housing
From buying a home to decorating your living quarters to gardening, this section has our readers’ picks of the best places to help you with your indoors and outdoors.
Best of 2014: Romance
Whether it’s a wedding you’re planning or a first date, there are endless ways and places to celebrate the start of a new life. Check out our readers’ favorites.
New Noise Cometh
The annual music conference and festival celebrates six years with more days, more bands.
Wellman and Palladino
The team of Wellman and Palladino dates back to a simpler, more innocent era when there were only half-a-dozen categories in the Best Of because many of the things we rate and celebrate today had not yet been invented.
Best of 2014: Looking Good
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pamper yourself. Here, according to our readers, are the best spots to get your hair coifed, nails polished, face scrubbed, clothes cleaned, and more.
Youth in Peril
Reading The Independent‘s “Party Culture and Rape in Isla Vista” made me aware again that our youth are in peril.
Best of 2014: Drinking
Find the best places to sip your favorite liquid — whether it’s coffee, cocktails, juices, or beers — according to readers.
Best of 2014: Little Creatures
They are cuddly, cute, and Santa Barbara is chock-full of them (children and animals, that is). Find out the best places to go for your kid- and creature-related needs.
