Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Arts & Culture
Horseback riding, sightseeing ocean & streams, outdoor theater, natural woodsy outdoor experience
Circle Bar B Theatre
1800 Refugio RdHorseback riding, sightseeing ocean & streams, outdoor theater, natural woodsy outdoor experience
lots of unusual plant life and history of plants. You should call ahead and make a reservation for these private garden.
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rdlots of unusual plant life and history of plants. You should call ahead and make a reservation for these private garden.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Stalways something beautiful in this place.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Solalways an educational experience.
Great events are held here. Top musicians preform at the Bowl which is an intimate outdoor setting like he Greek theater in LA.
122 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StGreat events are held here. Top musicians preform at the Bowl which is an intimate outdoor setting like he Greek theater in LA.
Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadLots of unusual plants. Please call ahead.
You can use the campus library, their track & field, or sit in on a free lecture.
22 locals recommend
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff DrYou can use the campus library, their track & field, or sit in on a free lecture.
Sightseeing
One of the original missions in California. There are beautiful rose gardens, during the year there is also the Santa Barbara I Madonnari Italian street painting.
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StOne of the original missions in California. There are beautiful rose gardens, during the year there is also the Santa Barbara I Madonnari Italian street painting.
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy some of the history of Santa Barbara. Dr. Franceschi brought many of the unusual non regional plants to SB and help to cultivate many new plant species.
31 locals recommend
Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdA wonderful place to relax and enjoy some of the history of Santa Barbara. Dr. Franceschi brought many of the unusual non regional plants to SB and help to cultivate many new plant species.
Are you looking for a quick place to get married while in Santa Barbara?
12 locals recommend
Santa Barbara City Hall
735 Anacapa StAre you looking for a quick place to get married while in Santa Barbara?
You can arrange for a ocean cruse to Channel Islands, a dinner cruise, whale watching, or just take a boat sigh seeing.
90 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Harbor
132-A Harbor WayYou can arrange for a ocean cruse to Channel Islands, a dinner cruise, whale watching, or just take a boat sigh seeing.
a fun way to see all the sighs in Santa Barbra while riding in a historic trolley. If you are in town in December please book in advance for the "X-mas Light tours" You will see all the best lights
50 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa Sta fun way to see all the sighs in Santa Barbra while riding in a historic trolley. If you are in town in December please book in advance for the "X-mas Light tours" You will see all the best lights
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Wayalways an educational experience.
A story of old Money power and true wealth. Mr. Clark was know as the Copper king and was worth more than the Getty Family. Their family home sits a crossed the refuge where no one has lived for 60 yr
7 locals recommend
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
34a Los Patos WayA story of old Money power and true wealth. Mr. Clark was know as the Copper king and was worth more than the Getty Family. Their family home sits a crossed the refuge where no one has lived for 60 yr
Check out the zoo. many couples exchange vows here and join hands for life....for better or worse.
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrCheck out the zoo. many couples exchange vows here and join hands for life....for better or worse.
East Beach
great beach to hang out at and play a good game of volleyball.
Everything Else
Santa Barbara Airport
500 James Fowler Rdtransportation, car rental
Hopefully you will never have to visit this hospital but if you do you are in a state of the art facility. People from all over the state come her for treatment. You can also visit the central gardens
13 locals recommend
Cottage Health
400 W Pueblo StHopefully you will never have to visit this hospital but if you do you are in a state of the art facility. People from all over the state come her for treatment. You can also visit the central gardens
City of Santa Barbara Police Department
215 E Figueroa StHopefully you will not need to visit this location.
Fresh squeezed juices that are served in a glass bottle. The best in the city.
18 locals recommend
Juice Ranch
33 Parker WayFresh squeezed juices that are served in a glass bottle. The best in the city.
Santa Barbara station
209 State Stan Eco friendly option to travel around.
Gallup & Stribling Orchids
3450 Via RealOrchids growers tour. retail outlet. beautiful selection of local orchids
Municipal Tennis Courts
1414 Park PlNever to late for a good game of tennis
Lucky can arrange for affordable transportation anywhere. They also have a limo and do wine tasting adventures.
Lucky Cab
Lucky can arrange for affordable transportation anywhere. They also have a limo and do wine tasting adventures.
YOGA105°
3891 State StGreat place for yoga very clean and well managed.
Essentials
Albertsons - State & La Cumbre Road
The best grocery store in town in my opinion.
This is the central office for the daily farmers market. You can call them directly and they will advise you on the location which moves daily. On Tuesdays its on lowers State Street.
56 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa StThis is the central office for the daily farmers market. You can call them directly and they will advise you on the location which moves daily. On Tuesdays its on lowers State Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many great eats are to be had here. There are lots of great restaurants, bars, shopping and people watching opportunities.
46 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Downtown
Many great eats are to be had here. There are lots of great restaurants, bars, shopping and people watching opportunities.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Barbara Public Library
40 E Anapamu StAlways a great read here.
Chase Palm Park
323 E Cabrillo Blvdride an old fashion carousel
Food Scene
Fantastic food that really captures the essence of local Santa Barbara life. Please make reservations and ask for a patio seat next to the fountain or street side.
48 locals recommend
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StFantastic food that really captures the essence of local Santa Barbara life. Please make reservations and ask for a patio seat next to the fountain or street side.
Try the original location on 201 west Mission street & De la Vina. John is the owner. McConnell's creamery is a local family operated business and the ice cream is a premium quality product
53 locals recommend
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StTry the original location on 201 west Mission street & De la Vina. John is the owner. McConnell's creamery is a local family operated business and the ice cream is a premium quality product
Wow if you love Cajun food you will love the palace. They sing, give out beads, drink, have gas lights. You feel like you are in New Orleans. The food is tasty and well prepared. Earl is the owner
38 locals recommend
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StWow if you love Cajun food you will love the palace. They sing, give out beads, drink, have gas lights. You feel like you are in New Orleans. The food is tasty and well prepared. Earl is the owner
Fantastic Italian food with many playful twists stuffed squash blossoms, lobster bolognaise. Their wine menu is great, drinks are strong. They also have classic Italian dishes. Tom is the owner
45 locals recommend
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo BlvdFantastic Italian food with many playful twists stuffed squash blossoms, lobster bolognaise. Their wine menu is great, drinks are strong. They also have classic Italian dishes. Tom is the owner
Good high quality sea food. Fresh daily with a hip younger vibe and a fully stocked bar. If you want to enjoy the younger crow sit in the bar area otherwise try the restaurant.
27 locals recommend
Enterprise Fish Co.
225 State StGood high quality sea food. Fresh daily with a hip younger vibe and a fully stocked bar. If you want to enjoy the younger crow sit in the bar area otherwise try the restaurant.
In the Center of the Funk Zone. Have dinner here but try out all the little pubs and local winners and you will great feel for the coast. The Lucky Penny is in the same parking lot an is a great coffe
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StIn the Center of the Funk Zone. Have dinner here but try out all the little pubs and local winners and you will great feel for the coast. The Lucky Penny is in the same parking lot an is a great coffe