Guidebook for Santa Barbara

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Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Food Scene

Don't just take my word for it, Julia Child declared this taqueria to be one of her favorites.
96 locals recommend
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas St
96 locals recommend
Don't just take my word for it, Julia Child declared this taqueria to be one of her favorites.
This is one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. Everything on their menu is great, especially their coffee and strawberry basil smoothies! Plus, I'm in love with their laid back patio.
35 locals recommend
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St
35 locals recommend
This is one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. Everything on their menu is great, especially their coffee and strawberry basil smoothies! Plus, I'm in love with their laid back patio.
They have awesome pastries- lots of gluten free options, and Cam the barista makes the best lattes
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
68 locals recommend
They have awesome pastries- lots of gluten free options, and Cam the barista makes the best lattes
Might be the best Mexican restaurant in SB!
86 locals recommend
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas St
86 locals recommend
Might be the best Mexican restaurant in SB!

Everything Else

So many of my guests attend events here.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd
So many of my guests attend events here.
My dog Winnie and I walk here at least twice a week.
90 locals recommend
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St
90 locals recommend
My dog Winnie and I walk here at least twice a week.
You just can't beat Santa Barbara's local produce!
56 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa St
56 locals recommend
You just can't beat Santa Barbara's local produce!
This loop is one of mine and Winnie's favorite runs. We usually try to go around sunset. If you're not already in love with Santa Barbara, this run will seal the deal!
7 locals recommend
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
34a Los Patos Way
7 locals recommend
This loop is one of mine and Winnie's favorite runs. We usually try to go around sunset. If you're not already in love with Santa Barbara, this run will seal the deal!

Essentials

The absolute best place to buy snacks for a road trip and reasonably priced wine to enjoy after a long car ride. Winnie and I shop here so frequently that most of the staff know us by name.
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina St
216 locals recommend
The absolute best place to buy snacks for a road trip and reasonably priced wine to enjoy after a long car ride. Winnie and I shop here so frequently that most of the staff know us by name.
Open 24 hours!
7 locals recommend
Fresh & Easy
336 N Milpas St
7 locals recommend
Open 24 hours!