Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Delicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine in a casually elegant setting, with phenomenally friendly service.
59 locals recommend
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrDelicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine in a casually elegant setting, with phenomenally friendly service.
Family-friendly, down home, casual, no-frills breakfast, lunch and dinner spot.
43 locals recommend
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff DrFamily-friendly, down home, casual, no-frills breakfast, lunch and dinner spot.
Our go-to neighborhood Mexican restaurant, family owned and operated for many years. Try the enchiladas verdes, they're amazing!
35 locals recommend
Rose Cafe
1816 Cliff DrOur go-to neighborhood Mexican restaurant, family owned and operated for many years. Try the enchiladas verdes, they're amazing!
A family owned Taqueria that's been a long-time fixture of the Santa Barbara food scene and has a huge cult following, for good reason. Cash only!
96 locals recommend
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StA family owned Taqueria that's been a long-time fixture of the Santa Barbara food scene and has a huge cult following, for good reason. Cash only!
Inventive food and great cocktails, prepared and served by people who are passionate about their craft!
13 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
18 East Cota StreetInventive food and great cocktails, prepared and served by people who are passionate about their craft!
Chef Weston Richards has an ever-rotating selection of incredible and inspired seasonal dishes on his menu. Les Marchands is also a world class wine shop for lovers of fine wines!
15 locals recommend
Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
131 Anacapa StChef Weston Richards has an ever-rotating selection of incredible and inspired seasonal dishes on his menu. Les Marchands is also a world class wine shop for lovers of fine wines!
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town!
Locals' favorite seafood establishment, rustic and casual ambiance on the wharf overlooking the water.
32 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns WharfLocals' favorite seafood establishment, rustic and casual ambiance on the wharf overlooking the water.
The best coffee in town, roasted on site, and great breakfast and lunch items as well!
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StThe best coffee in town, roasted on site, and great breakfast and lunch items as well!
Excllent Spanish-inspired food and great service. Casual fine dining.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StExcllent Spanish-inspired food and great service. Casual fine dining.
Essentials
Large health-food grocery store with an excellent deli and meat & seafood counter, a long-time staple of the Mesa neighborhood.
121 locals recommend
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdLarge health-food grocery store with an excellent deli and meat & seafood counter, a long-time staple of the Mesa neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful plot of land overlooking the ocean, a peaceful place for a sunrise or sunset stroll.
81 locals recommend
Douglas Family Preserve
Beautiful plot of land overlooking the ocean, a peaceful place for a sunrise or sunset stroll.
Elings Park
1298 Las Positas Rd