Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place for bloody Mary's and breakfast
43 locals recommend
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff DrServes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place for bloody Mary's and breakfast
Lunch with a view and take a walk along the beach afterwards.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr Lunch with a view and take a walk along the beach afterwards.
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St30-45 minute waiting list but worth the wait! Excellent sushi
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StCinnamon roll heaven
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StLocal roaster
Date night with tapas, paella, specialty cocktails, great wine and beer list too
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StDate night with tapas, paella, specialty cocktails, great wine and beer list too
Authentic Oaxacan Mexican food and the best margaritas on the patio. The locals rave about the mole sauce
17 locals recommend
Flor De Maiz
29 E Cabrillo BlvdAuthentic Oaxacan Mexican food and the best margaritas on the patio. The locals rave about the mole sauce
Essentials
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdHealthy groceries and has a great salad, soup and hot bar.
Great selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, easy location to pull into and get out quickly.
18 locals recommend
Mesa Produce
2036 Cliff DrGreat selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, easy location to pull into and get out quickly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Test Pilot
211 Helena AveFun tiki bar in the heart of the Funk Zone
Local winery with a new downtown tasting room, friendly staff and even better view of the harbor.
6 locals recommend
J. Wilkes
35 State StLocal winery with a new downtown tasting room, friendly staff and even better view of the harbor.
Wine tasting room with great wine and friendly staff. On the weekends they have pop-up shopping markets or pop-up eateries in their parking lot. Holiday weekends they will also may have a Dj or band playing. There is a putting green in the front area and a ton of outdoor seating.
Paradise Springs Winery
Wine tasting room with great wine and friendly staff. On the weekends they have pop-up shopping markets or pop-up eateries in their parking lot. Holiday weekends they will also may have a Dj or band playing. There is a putting green in the front area and a ton of outdoor seating.
Friendly wine, beer and bubbles tasting bar. They also have live music and an outdoor deck.
21 locals recommend
Corks n' Crowns
32 Anacapa StFriendly wine, beer and bubbles tasting bar. They also have live music and an outdoor deck.
Everything Else
Hot Springs Road
Hot Springs RoadOne of many great trails to hike.
Inspiration Point
Great hike and worth the view at the top!
Sightseeing
Great small zoo for a great price. You only need 3 hours or less to have a fantastic animal filled afternoon.
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrGreat small zoo for a great price. You only need 3 hours or less to have a fantastic animal filled afternoon.
Beautiful mission with a large park for picnics, reading and a game of bocci ball.
6 locals recommend
Mission Historical Park
East Los Olivos StreetBeautiful mission with a large park for picnics, reading and a game of bocci ball.
Very peaceful and wonderful trail, inexpensive entry and wonderful 1-2 hour stop.
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdVery peaceful and wonderful trail, inexpensive entry and wonderful 1-2 hour stop.
Arts & Culture
Wheel Fun Rentals
24 E Mason StRent a bike or surry and ride around Santa Barbara
Just about one of the best spots to catch your favorite band and a show.
122 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StJust about one of the best spots to catch your favorite band and a show.
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StGreat live music venue. Shows are $5-$20
Food scene
Grab a coffee and walk down Shoreline Drive to catch a view of the coastline
22 locals recommend
Lighthouse Coffee
1819 Cliff DrGrab a coffee and walk down Shoreline Drive to catch a view of the coastline