Chamber News

The Chamber is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for food vendors, arts & crafts, commercial, non-profit, political booths, Goleta Fall Classic Car Show entries, and entertainment acts at the 32nd Annual Goleta Lemon Festival at Girsh Park on September 27 & 28. The Goleta Lemon Festival, presented by Rusty’s Pizza, draws tens…

On Wednesday, the Chamber celebrated a Ribbon Cutting at The Alexander Properties at 2120 Santa Barbara Street! Guests had the opportunity to learn more about the property available for special events and take a tour of the 120-year-old house and beautiful gardens. Light bites and refreshments were enjoyed as we came together to mark another…

Now available at the Visitor Centers, the latest edition of the Official Visitor Map of the Santa Barbara South Coast – your essential companion for exploring the South Coast. The Visitor Map is designed to guide and showcase local gems, iconic landmarks, top attractions, dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures across Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria.…

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, as the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Ruth Ann Bowe, Village Properties, revs back into The Goleta Lemon Festival. Register here. The Goleta Fall Classic showcases a variety of classic cool cars ranging from corvettes and camaros to trucks and pickups.

Last week, the Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the newly renovated Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Community members joined us to celebrate and tour the beautifully updated hotel. Be sure to check them out online! Up Next: Join us for our next Ribbon Cutting on June 25 at Alexander…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber proudly congratulates Chamber President’s Circle member Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara and their exceptional team member, Daniel “Danny” De La Cruz, who was recently honored with the prestigious Heart of the House Award at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ 2025 Global Conference. Danny was recognized for his incredible heroism and…

Summer is here, school is out, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate grand openings, milestones, or refreshed businesses! Book a ribbon cutting with the Chamber and let our team help plan every step of your celebration. Last week, we marked the exciting grand opening of The Win-Dow Burgers with a fantastic turnout. Today at…

The Chamber’s summer series, Meet Me in Old Town Goleta, is coming to a close with the final event on Thursday, July 10! Don’t miss this free community celebration, presented in partnership with the City of Goleta. Aimed at celebrating Old Town Goleta businesses, bringing energy to the neighborhood, and local pride. Join us for…

June 5, 2025 The Chamber was proud to sponsor and attend Visit Santa Barbara’s Annual General Meeting, which explored the powerful connection between hospitality and Santa Barbara’s iconic architectural heritage. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake, this milestone serves as a reminder of how resilience and vision shaped the city we…