Guidebook for Santa Barbara

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Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Food Scene

Voted BEST vegan restaurant in the entire state of California
59 locals recommend
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff Dr
59 locals recommend
Voted BEST vegan restaurant in the entire state of California
It's the most authentic California-Mexican food in town. Portions are huge, so you'll have leftovers for lunch.
103 locals recommend
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St
103 locals recommend
It's the most authentic California-Mexican food in town. Portions are huge, so you'll have leftovers for lunch.
It's a hot local place to eat really healthy California-style food
34 locals recommend
Natural Cafe
508 State St
34 locals recommend
It's a hot local place to eat really healthy California-style food
The best local cupcakes (they even have vegan and gluten free), great local coffee, excellent sandwiches and breakfast items. Plus, a really cute back patio to sit and eat
9 locals recommend
Crushcakes and Cafe
5392 Hollister Ave
9 locals recommend
The best local cupcakes (they even have vegan and gluten free), great local coffee, excellent sandwiches and breakfast items. Plus, a really cute back patio to sit and eat
Even if you don't eat here, there are 5 other places to eat on the harbor. More importantly, walk to the end of the harbor and see the city of SB from out in the middle of the ocean. Perfect pic location.
9 locals recommend
The Harbor Restaurant
210 Stearns Wharf
9 locals recommend
Even if you don't eat here, there are 5 other places to eat on the harbor. More importantly, walk to the end of the harbor and see the city of SB from out in the middle of the ocean. Perfect pic location.

Shopping

Easy food items on the go and healthy food shopping
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina St
216 locals recommend
Easy food items on the go and healthy food shopping
From the ocean and all the way up to Victoria Street, State Street can keep you busy for an entire day. Food, shopping, museum, pretty photo ops, etc.
50 locals recommend
State Street
State Street
50 locals recommend
From the ocean and all the way up to Victoria Street, State Street can keep you busy for an entire day. Food, shopping, museum, pretty photo ops, etc.

Parks & Nature

This is where locals go. You won't likely see any tourists. It takes a 20-minute walk and you go down/up really steep stairs...but worth it.
17 locals recommend
More Mesa Beach
17 locals recommend
This is where locals go. You won't likely see any tourists. It takes a 20-minute walk and you go down/up really steep stairs...but worth it.
It's a 4-mile round trip walk under tons of old beautiful trees. Drive to the right as you enter and drive ALL the way to the very, very end. Park and find trail that goes along dog park.
15 locals recommend
Tuckers Grove Park
4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd
15 locals recommend
It's a 4-mile round trip walk under tons of old beautiful trees. Drive to the right as you enter and drive ALL the way to the very, very end. Park and find trail that goes along dog park.
One side is the dog park right on the beach and the other side is for humans without dogs. Restaurant right on the beach! Plus, the Douglass Family Preserve is a great 30-minute hike.
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
155 locals recommend
One side is the dog park right on the beach and the other side is for humans without dogs. Restaurant right on the beach! Plus, the Douglass Family Preserve is a great 30-minute hike.

Essentials

One of the best places to get basic food items
32 locals recommend
Vons
163 S Turnpike Rd
32 locals recommend
One of the best places to get basic food items
Get medication, beauty supplies, pharmaceutical items here
50 locals recommend
CVS
2973 State St
50 locals recommend
Get medication, beauty supplies, pharmaceutical items here

Entertainment & Activities

Great place to take a typical HOT yoga class. Mats are rented for $1 (or borrow mine). Bring water and a towel.
7 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
1129 State St
7 locals recommend
Great place to take a typical HOT yoga class. Mats are rented for $1 (or borrow mine). Bring water and a towel.

Arts & Culture

Although it's a legal and fully operational courthouse, it's stunning! Go the the very top for a free view of the entire city. Get there before 4:00
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa St
162 locals recommend
Although it's a legal and fully operational courthouse, it's stunning! Go the the very top for a free view of the entire city. Get there before 4:00

Drinks & Nightlife

You will find people from ages 21-75 enjoying the live piano playing each night starting at 8:00. Generally a charge of $5-$10 to enter. This is to keep college kids out and push for a more responsible crowd.
30 locals recommend
The Red Piano
519 State St
30 locals recommend
You will find people from ages 21-75 enjoying the live piano playing each night starting at 8:00. Generally a charge of $5-$10 to enter. This is to keep college kids out and push for a more responsible crowd.