Gillian’s Dining/Drinks Guidebook
Food scene
BEST WINE TASTING IN Santa Barbara! Also owned by your host, Gillian Conway. Air b and B guests get a two-for one tasting, or 50% off a glass of wine. Only winery in California that is located on the Pacific Ocean.
43 locals recommend
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfBEST WINE TASTING IN Santa Barbara! Also owned by your host, Gillian Conway. Air b and B guests get a two-for one tasting, or 50% off a glass of wine. Only winery in California that is located on the Pacific Ocean.
Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray Ave
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StBest Restaurant in SB!
Cafe Ana
1201 Anacapa StreetBest Breakfast in SB
Great Brunch, lovely wine list, good location close to all the tasting rooms!
15 locals recommend
Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
131 Anacapa StGreat Brunch, lovely wine list, good location close to all the tasting rooms!
5 minute walk from 74 Virginia Lane, great burgers and salads, cute patio, good people watching!
77 locals recommend
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village Rd5 minute walk from 74 Virginia Lane, great burgers and salads, cute patio, good people watching!
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdWalking distance, good breakfast!
Bettina
1014 Coast Village RdDELICIOUS pizzas and salads, great family-friendly spot.
Brewery/tap room with a restaurant attached, Super fun scene during the day and happy hour!
37 locals recommend
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara StBrewery/tap room with a restaurant attached, Super fun scene during the day and happy hour!
Neighborhoods
Waterfront
Montecito
Great shopping, restaurants, beaches
Nightlife/Drink Scene
Test Pilot
211 Helena AveBest Cocktails in the Funk Zone
New hotel, beautiful property, walking distance. Great bar scene, outdoor patio, ocean views
20 locals recommend
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson LnNew hotel, beautiful property, walking distance. Great bar scene, outdoor patio, ocean views
walking distance, great for brunch or after-dinner drinks. Bar is open late, until 12AM.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Drivewalking distance, great for brunch or after-dinner drinks. Bar is open late, until 12AM.
Shaker Mill
418 State StGreat cocktails, cool scene!
Cool, geeky wine bar with rare wines and vegetarian fare! Owner Drew is super knowledgeable and you will definitely learn something while tasting!
15 locals recommend
Satellite SB
1117 State StCool, geeky wine bar with rare wines and vegetarian fare! Owner Drew is super knowledgeable and you will definitely learn something while tasting!
Located on State St-there is always live music. Can't vouch for the quality of the drinks, but the music is fun!
30 locals recommend
The Red Piano
519 State StLocated on State St-there is always live music. Can't vouch for the quality of the drinks, but the music is fun!