Local's Guide to Santa Barbara

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Local's Guide to Santa Barbara

Food scene

Amazing natural wines and Indian food in a casual, fun environment.
12 locals recommend
Bibi Ji
734 State St
12 locals recommend
Amazing natural wines and Indian food in a casual, fun environment.
Local spot for delicious Mexican food and Margaritas on famous Coast Village Road in Montecito.
36 locals recommend
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village Rd
36 locals recommend
Local spot for delicious Mexican food and Margaritas on famous Coast Village Road in Montecito.
Great casual Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch.
35 locals recommend
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St
35 locals recommend
Great casual Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch.
Incredible wood fired pizzas & salads in an outdoor casual environment.
48 locals recommend
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa St
48 locals recommend
Incredible wood fired pizzas & salads in an outdoor casual environment.
Indonesian food on State Street
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State St
60 locals recommend
Indonesian food on State Street
Famous Seafood restaurant located in the harbor.
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way
203 locals recommend
Famous Seafood restaurant located in the harbor.
Delicious Spanish tapas and cocktails.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
64 locals recommend
Delicious Spanish tapas and cocktails.
Breakfast & bakery.
23 locals recommend
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St
23 locals recommend
Breakfast & bakery.
Upscale restaurant with local Central CA inspired cuisine.
31 locals recommend
Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido St
31 locals recommend
Upscale restaurant with local Central CA inspired cuisine.
Great for casual BBQ and beer.
Shalhoob's Butcher Shop
220 Gray Ave
Great for casual BBQ and beer.

Coffee

Great coffee & empanadas
9 locals recommend
Dart Coffee Co
121 E Yanonali St
9 locals recommend
Great coffee & empanadas
Local spot for coffee - 3 locations around SB.
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
68 locals recommend
Local spot for coffee - 3 locations around SB.

Hikes, Walks, Beaches & Parks

Dog friendly nature walk with gorgeous views of the ocean.
81 locals recommend
Douglas Family Preserve
81 locals recommend
Dog friendly nature walk with gorgeous views of the ocean.
Hike that ends with a gorgeous view.
46 locals recommend
Inspiration Point
46 locals recommend
Hike that ends with a gorgeous view.
Popular park outside of the historic mission with a rose garden. You'll find people enjoying sunbathing, picnics, and live music from time to time.
6 locals recommend
Mission Historical Park
East Los Olivos Street
6 locals recommend
Popular park outside of the historic mission with a rose garden. You'll find people enjoying sunbathing, picnics, and live music from time to time.
Botanical garden
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
136 locals recommend
Botanical garden

City advice

Don't miss

Farmers Markets 7 Days a Week

The best Farmers Markets in the area are Saturday mornings in downtown Santa Barbara and Tuesday evenings on State Street. Check out https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/ for more information.