Mar 19, 2026 | News, Updates
Something colorful, and impactful, is coming to State Street this spring. Friends of State Street is proud to support the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, to bring Art for Asphalt to life. From April 4 through April 11,... 
Mar 18, 2026 | News, Updates
The first phase of the State Street Master Plan is the planning phase—an integral part of the work built on community engagement to shape a shared vision for the future of our city’s most historic street and downtown corridor. This effort has had its challenges for... 
Jul 10, 2025 | Activate State, Locale
Tell ’em: I got here on the loop! The State Street Loop has been weaving itself into the rhythm of our city’s most cherished street. This innovative and collaborative (City of Santa Barbara, SweepSB and Friends of State Street) pilot project is designed to... 
May 12, 2025 | Activate State, Locale
Join us Saturday, May 17 at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market We’re thrilled to share some exciting news that’s been quietly rolling into place…The State Street Loop is launching this May! Starting Thursday, May 29, downtown Santa Barbara will welcome a new kind of... 
May 2, 2025 | Art & Culture, Locale
What happens when art, film, storytelling, and civic pride come together? Just as we hoped — World Class Santa Barbara became a joyful and moving celebration of place, people, and pride. On May 1st, under the soft glow of string lights in La Arcada Plaza, Friends of...