Fitness

Ice For All

The story behind Goleta’s ice rink in a surf town Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan It took three visits to Ice in Paradise before my seven-year-old made it onto the ice. It’s easy to understand her hesitation. On a normal day in town, temperatures peak at 70 degrees with bright blue skies and a cool, subtle ocean breeze. It’s rather unsettling to walk into the Santa Felicia Drive facility on a clear, sunny day and feel a cold chill run up your spine.  But that’s the beauty of an ice rink in a...

Fitness

Grunions For Life

Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Xairo Martinez, Provided It’s 9 am and I’m standing among a dozen or so jersey-clad gentlemen (and a few women) staring at the TVs over the bar at Dargan’s. Technically, the Irish pub doesn’t open until 11:30 am, but Paul Dargan is a Grunion. And on the television, it’s rugby.  If you’ve been a longtime Santa Barbara resident, you might be familiar with the annual grunion run, where thousands of small, silvery fish spawn on Southern California...

Arts + Culture

The Golden Hours

Local filmmaker Jorrit Van Der Koo's newest film is an Oscar contender Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Provided The Golden Hours is a coming-of-age story following 16-year-old Raven, played by local actor Aislinn Wilson, who grapples with the aftermath of a life-changing accident. It's a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and the power of unexpected connections. It was entirely filmed in Santa Barbara with a local cast and crew. The film earned the Social Impact & Vision...

Education

Your Body Perfected by Science, Not Surgery

Body Sculpting Santa Barbara combines AI precision with clinical expertise Article by Josh Nissan | Photography by Provided For over a decade, Body Sculpting Santa Barbara has been the trusted choice for individuals seeking transformative, non-surgical body contouring. I'm Josh Nissan, a Loma Linda-trained physical therapist and microbiome specialist, and owner of Santa Barbara Body Sculpting. My practice is built on a foundation of medical expertise and a deep understanding of the human...

Life + Culture

Saving & Serving Cats and Kittens

ASAP is more than a shelter for cat adoptions Article by Tanner Tait | Photography by Provided Have you noticed any cats roaming around your neighborhood? While there is a chance they are lost and looking for home, they may just be community cats out for an afternoon stroll. Due to the large population of unaltered, free-roaming cats in Santa Barbara County, it's not always easy to tell when a cat is in need of help. There have also been many instances of healthy, adoptable community cats...

Arts + Culture

Couples Who Create

Local duos building community through craft Article by Collin Harmon | Photography by Provided In communities across the Coast, there are couples whose shared vision has evolved into businesses that offer comfort, creativity, and connection. Their businesses differ in style and focus, yet each reflects the harmony of two people choosing to build something meaningful together. From wellness to construction to craft beer, these pairs show how partnership can be its own kind of artistry. At ...

Arts + Culture

Our Montecito Chapter

Parenting, partnership, and community in a new town Article by Ally Weiss | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher When I look back at the person I was when Alex and I first met six years ago, I’m amused at how much we thought we already understood about life and partnership. What has unfolded since two babies, multiple businesses, including Grip Baby, and a move to Montecito, has been the most incredible growth journey of my life. And the most grounding part is how much we have grown not only on...

Life + Culture

The Balance Behind Wealth

How Saige Private Wealth is bringing clarity & confidence to financial well-being Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Matt DeMarcus For Antonia La Rocca, financial well-being is inseparable from whole-person wellness. “If you don’t know where you are or where you want to go, life becomes more confusing and less optimal,” she says. “Clarity naturally reduces stress.” It’s a philosophy rooted not only in her decades of technical expertise, but in a lifetime of experience that shaped her...

Fitness

Long Live Pilates

This anti-hustle, anti-perfectionist wellness vibe feels complelety 2026 (and beyond) Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Blake Bronstad Robin Long is a Pilates instructor, Nutrition Therapy practitioner, and author known for her down-to-earth approach to fitness and self-care. Long is also the founder and CEO of Lindywell, a highly rated global wellness app with over 450 workouts that emphasize realistic, busy-life health routines.  Robin began her journey as a Pilates instructor...

Wellness

Wealth Health

Harbor Hills shares a few actionable things you can do for a healthier financial future Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Provided What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address this year? Now is an excellent time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could apply toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to managing your taxes. The wealth management team at Harbor Hills offers more than planning. They offer a steady...