Santa Barbara/Montecito Guidebook
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DIANI Shoes
1324 State StClothes, shoes, home + garden - beautifully edited.
Maison K
1253 Coast Village RdLovely home accessories store with items chosen by the well-traveled owner Kimberly.
Butterfly Beach
beautiful ...
Alice's Nail Boutique
1150 Coast Village RdA bit pricy but well worth it. They do a beautiful mani/pedi that lasts.
Check the summer concert schedule. This is a very special venue if you can get tickets - you'll be glad you did!
122 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StCheck the summer concert schedule. This is a very special venue if you can get tickets - you'll be glad you did!
Excellent spot for home accessories, tableware made in Italy, books and gifts. (They wrap beautifully.)
Hudson Grace
Excellent spot for home accessories, tableware made in Italy, books and gifts. (They wrap beautifully.)
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdOrganic groceries, an exceptional hot case, free-range meats.
A super nice smaller Whole Foods with very helpful and friendly staff.
94 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StA super nice smaller Whole Foods with very helpful and friendly staff.
Friday 8-11 Coast Village Road
Saturday 8-12:30 Garden / Cota
Tuesday 4-6:30 Lower State Street
56 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa StFriday 8-11 Coast Village Road
Saturday 8-12:30 Garden / Cota
Tuesday 4-6:30 Lower State Street
A very special place for yoga, resistance stretching and special events. Check their website for class schedules- all levels: yogasoup.com
30 locals recommend
Yoga Soup
28 Parker WayA very special place for yoga, resistance stretching and special events. Check their website for class schedules- all levels: yogasoup.com
Enjoy the beautiful drive to Ojai and have a massage/spa treatments at the Ojai Valley Inn. Ask about using the spa pool (with your booking) and soaking in some warm Ojai sunshine.
65 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club RdEnjoy the beautiful drive to Ojai and have a massage/spa treatments at the Ojai Valley Inn. Ask about using the spa pool (with your booking) and soaking in some warm Ojai sunshine.
Beautiful local, organic, fresh pressed juice plus salads and smoothies.
18 locals recommend
Juice Ranch
33 Parker WayBeautiful local, organic, fresh pressed juice plus salads and smoothies.
Food Scene
Open for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner every day (closed between 3-6 on Sunday) House made pasta, excellent specials and The Ellen Salad is fabulous! Breakfast is always lovely - try the Rudolph Steiner toast.. so good.
35 locals recommend
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village RdOpen for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner every day (closed between 3-6 on Sunday) House made pasta, excellent specials and The Ellen Salad is fabulous! Breakfast is always lovely - try the Rudolph Steiner toast.. so good.
Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro RdFood to-go or for a bite in the sunny courtyard.
The most romantic setting, dining by candlelight under the olive trees or fireside in winter... beautiful food, wonderful wine and exceptional service. Take the time to walk around the property to enjoy the gorgeous gardens.
19 locals recommend
San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro LnThe most romantic setting, dining by candlelight under the olive trees or fireside in winter... beautiful food, wonderful wine and exceptional service. Take the time to walk around the property to enjoy the gorgeous gardens.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StGood food, fun bar.
Great food in the public market. The curry noodle soup is my favorite! Lovely owners and sweet staff. Enjoy it at the bar or to-go.
21 locals recommend
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria StGreat food in the public market. The curry noodle soup is my favorite! Lovely owners and sweet staff. Enjoy it at the bar or to-go.
Wonderful Indonesian food and drinks in a lively setting. Enjoy the outside courtyard with heaters, the sidewalk or bar. Local, organic produce.
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StWonderful Indonesian food and drinks in a lively setting. Enjoy the outside courtyard with heaters, the sidewalk or bar. Local, organic produce.
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlLovely outdoor patio.
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StWonderful spot, wonderful fresh sushi.
Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese
1046 Coast Village RdDune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat coffee and delicious baked goods.
The best croissants. Now with a location on Coast Village Road as well as Arlington Plaza downtown.
42 locals recommend
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StThe best croissants. Now with a location on Coast Village Road as well as Arlington Plaza downtown.
A beautiful drive and especially fun on Sunday's for tri tip barbecue and live music outdoors.
101 locals recommend
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdA beautiful drive and especially fun on Sunday's for tri tip barbecue and live music outdoors.
Authentic homemade Italian food and pizza. Family oriented dining.
17 locals recommend
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley RdAuthentic homemade Italian food and pizza. Family oriented dining.
Pick up pizza or food to go from the Honor Bar menu for picnics at the beach, the rose garden, Friday night films at the Sunken Garden or to bring home.
77 locals recommend
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdPick up pizza or food to go from the Honor Bar menu for picnics at the beach, the rose garden, Friday night films at the Sunken Garden or to bring home.
..excellent tapas, paella + cocktails in a friendly, casual setting.
Lovely outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters for cool nights.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St..excellent tapas, paella + cocktails in a friendly, casual setting.
Lovely outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters for cool nights.
Open 7AM - 6PM for wonderful artisan breads, baked goods, salads and desserts. Perfect to stock up for a beach picnic! One of my favorite stops.
23 locals recommend
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa StOpen 7AM - 6PM for wonderful artisan breads, baked goods, salads and desserts. Perfect to stock up for a beach picnic! One of my favorite stops.
The best, local Handlebar coffee, French pastry and perfectly cooked organic scrambled eggs and omelettes.
12 locals recommend
Bree'osh Cafe Montecito
1150 Coast Village RdThe best, local Handlebar coffee, French pastry and perfectly cooked organic scrambled eggs and omelettes.
Oliver's
1198 Coast Village RdDelicious cocktails and local organic vegan dishes in a lovely setting.
Local, organic fresh pressed juices..(my favorite is Greens with Extra Ginger), avocado toast on gluten free bread, smoothies, bone broth and more. A perfect daily juice spot.
18 locals recommend
Juice Ranch
33 Parker WayLocal, organic fresh pressed juices..(my favorite is Greens with Extra Ginger), avocado toast on gluten free bread, smoothies, bone broth and more. A perfect daily juice spot.
Try their new location on Coast Village Road. Exceptional croissants and macaroons to go ...or quiche and salad on the terrace.
9 locals recommend
Renaud's Bakery and Bistro
3305 State StTry their new location on Coast Village Road. Exceptional croissants and macaroons to go ...or quiche and salad on the terrace.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson LnThe absolute best pizza, salads and seasonal specials. Local, organic, Michelin star.. don’t miss this top favorite!
32 locals recommend
Bettina
1014 Coast Village RdThe absolute best pizza, salads and seasonal specials. Local, organic, Michelin star.. don’t miss this top favorite!
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley RdWonderful local, organic food prepared by the lovely chef/owner Elizabeth Collings. Perfect for a beach picnic, a concert in the park or film at the Sunken Gardens, or to warm up at home for a quick dinner. Soups, salads, incredible chicken paillard and wonderful baked goods! The best chocolate chip cookies EVER! Available for dine-in when conditions permit.
8 locals recommend
Merci Montecito
1028 Coast Village RdWonderful local, organic food prepared by the lovely chef/owner Elizabeth Collings. Perfect for a beach picnic, a concert in the park or film at the Sunken Gardens, or to warm up at home for a quick dinner. Soups, salads, incredible chicken paillard and wonderful baked goods! The best chocolate chip cookies EVER! Available for dine-in when conditions permit.
Hands down the best pizza I've had in California. Thin, crisp, perfect, 48 hour fermented crust, local organic ingredients.. also great salads, roast chicken and desserts!
32 locals recommend
Bettina
1014 Coast Village RdHands down the best pizza I've had in California. Thin, crisp, perfect, 48 hour fermented crust, local organic ingredients.. also great salads, roast chicken and desserts!
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdExcellent salads, burgers and cocktails.
It is well-worth the beautiful 50 minute drive to Los Alamos for lunch or dinner at Food + Wine's best new chef, Daisy Ryan's exceptional restaurant, Bell's. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
13 locals recommend
Bell's
406 Bell StIt is well-worth the beautiful 50 minute drive to Los Alamos for lunch or dinner at Food + Wine's best new chef, Daisy Ryan's exceptional restaurant, Bell's. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
Bell's
406 Bell StCa Dario Montecito
1187 Coast Village RoadA top favorite! GALA is a wonderful new Spanish restaurant with excellent food and cocktails in a lovely, inviting space with exceptional service.
Gala Restaurant
A top favorite! GALA is a wonderful new Spanish restaurant with excellent food and cocktails in a lovely, inviting space with exceptional service.
Sightseeing
A sweet spot for a picnic amidst the roses. Ocean view on the grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
72 locals recommend
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioA sweet spot for a picnic amidst the roses. Ocean view on the grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful moderate to easy hike. You can read more about this and other nearby trails at http://www.santabarbarahikes.com
11 locals recommend
Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring TrailA beautiful moderate to easy hike. You can read more about this and other nearby trails at http://www.santabarbarahikes.com
Just up the hill enjoy this short but fairly steep hike with large boulders to climb. The view of the coast is heavenly and the loop is about an hour.
Saddle Rock Trail
Saddle Rock TrailJust up the hill enjoy this short but fairly steep hike with large boulders to climb. The view of the coast is heavenly and the loop is about an hour.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdEntertainment & Activities
A very sweet and perfectly sized zoo near the beach. Young children will enjoy the train ride. Check the schedule for zoo events that are open to the public.
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrA very sweet and perfectly sized zoo near the beach. Young children will enjoy the train ride. Check the schedule for zoo events that are open to the public.
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StThe best concert venue anywhere!