Best of Santa Barbara® 2025 Media
The people have spoken, and these are their winners.
Tiana Molony
Recent Stories
Breaking the Odds at SBCC
How first-generation student Danny Gonzalez turned support, grit, and a love of science into a path from SBCC to Cal Poly and a career in cutting-edge engineering.
From Stigma to Strength, Dyslexia in Focus
The Dyslexia Project’s ‘in/visible: 1 in 5’ exhibit is on display at the Santa Barbara Central Library for Dyslexia Awareness Month.
The Art of Home & Garden, Fall 2025 Edition
Serene interiors, immersive gardens, and the people who bring them to life.
Walking Around Grandfolia’s World of Plants
From orchids to palms, Grandfolia has spent nearly 30 years making sure plants thrive in homes, offices, and commercial spaces across the Central Coast.
The Magic of J. Woeste
For nearly three decades, Jefferson Woeste has welcomed locals and visitors alike to his Los Olivos garden shop, where every corner holds a story.
Rooted in Santa Barbara
From coast live oaks to buckwheat, native plants are key to conserving resources, supporting wildlife, and creating resilient gardens.
Organize with Santa Barbara’s Neat Method
Kat Pettey, owner of Neat Method Santa Barbara, helps clients transform messy spaces into streamlined sanctuaries — proving that a tidy home really does mean a clearer mind.
Walls with Personality
How thrifting and a little creativity can turn any blank wall into a statement.
100 Years for Montecito’s Tecolote Book Shop
Owner Mary Sheldon reflects on a century of stories at Montecito’s beloved book store.
