Saturday’s protest at West Beach comes after 85 S.B. Unified teachers received preliminary pink slips last week.

If you get hungry, the Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is a popular spot for dining and happy hour drinks. The park, located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara, is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...