Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Entertainment & Activities
This is a phenomenally great park, with giant Koi fish ponds, gazebo and trails among a vast array of plants. Fun trails for the kids. A 2 story kids adventure center and giant lovely sun lawns.
35 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensThis is a phenomenally great park, with giant Koi fish ponds, gazebo and trails among a vast array of plants. Fun trails for the kids. A 2 story kids adventure center and giant lovely sun lawns.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrA Starbucks, 3 blocks away! C'mon...
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetOne of SB's Top Ten Best
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa StOne of SB's Top Ten
Opal
1325 State StOne of SB's Top Ten
Downey's
1305 State StOne of SB's Top Ten
Blue Tavern
Why It's Hot: LA chef Ricardo Zarate (Paiche, Picca, Mo-Chica) opened this casual spot on the ground floor of Hotel Indigo just a couple of blocks from the beach. Inside. Exclt!
Blue Tavern
Blue Tavern
Why It's Hot: LA chef Ricardo Zarate (Paiche, Picca, Mo-Chica) opened this casual spot on the ground floor of Hotel Indigo just a couple of blocks from the beach. Inside. Exclt!
Insider Tip: There’s a small breakfast menu served until 11 AM, which includes housemade granola or wood-fired baked-egg dishes served in cast-iron pans. Wood fired Pizza! 805-284-0358
48 locals recommend
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa StInsider Tip: There’s a small breakfast menu served until 11 AM, which includes housemade granola or wood-fired baked-egg dishes served in cast-iron pans. Wood fired Pizza! 805-284-0358
Why It's Hot: This very new sibling of the popular Olio e Limone restaurant, the first-come, first-serve crudo bar offers raw seafood and tartare with an Italian slant. 805-899-2699
41 locals recommend
Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StWhy It's Hot: This very new sibling of the popular Olio e Limone restaurant, the first-come, first-serve crudo bar offers raw seafood and tartare with an Italian slant. 805-899-2699
Insider Tip: It’s one of those menus where it’s impossible to choose, so construct a three-, four- or five-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. 805-845-6488
7 locals recommend
Julienne
138 E Canon Perdido StInsider Tip: It’s one of those menus where it’s impossible to choose, so construct a three-, four- or five-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. 805-845-6488
Why It's Hot: Ever since David Lentz opened his popular seafood concept north of LA (Hollywood was first), it brought a new contemporary spin to the SB dining scene. The room is buzzing with locals...
16 locals recommend
The Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala StWhy It's Hot: Ever since David Lentz opened his popular seafood concept north of LA (Hollywood was first), it brought a new contemporary spin to the SB dining scene. The room is buzzing with locals...
Why It's Hot: Get comfort food with a twist at the Canary Hotel’s newish restaurant. The decor fits SB with leather booths, wooden-plank tabletops, and banquettes strewn with pillows. 805-879-9100
28 locals recommend
Finch & Fork
31 W Carrillo StWhy It's Hot: Get comfort food with a twist at the Canary Hotel’s newish restaurant. The decor fits SB with leather booths, wooden-plank tabletops, and banquettes strewn with pillows. 805-879-9100
Arts & Culture
Very complete for a city of SB size. Check the schedules for exhibits.
107 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StVery complete for a city of SB size. Check the schedules for exhibits.
Everything Else
Considered the most beautiful public building in America. Don't miss the guided tour.
Great to self tour as well and the courtyard is a nice picnic destination. City views and pics from the tower!
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StConsidered the most beautiful public building in America. Don't miss the guided tour.
Great to self tour as well and the courtyard is a nice picnic destination. City views and pics from the tower!
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StThe VIC's closest full market. Major supercenter with a pharmacy too.
Transit Center station
Chapala StreetMain Bus terminal. Go everywhere. Get a transfer!
324 E Cabrillo Blvd
One of SB top ten
Essentials
Why It's Hot: Consider this your one-stop shop for everything from Asian-inspired noodle bowls to olive oils, local beer and wines, fresh-made pasta and more. Built in place of a former Vons.
77 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StWhy It's Hot: Consider this your one-stop shop for everything from Asian-inspired noodle bowls to olive oils, local beer and wines, fresh-made pasta and more. Built in place of a former Vons.