Guidebook for Santa Barbara & Carpinteria
Food Scene
Delgado's Restaurant
4401 Carpinteria AveGreat Authentic Mexican - we love the Chili Verde
The best breakfast spot you can find, they get very busy on weekends but they do take reservations, they have a special 1/2 price omelette special from 7a-8a every morning. They are open for breakfast and lunch and it's the closest and best option. Their bacon is the best around.
21 locals recommend
Summerland Beach Cafe
2294 Lillie AveThe best breakfast spot you can find, they get very busy on weekends but they do take reservations, they have a special 1/2 price omelette special from 7a-8a every morning. They are open for breakfast and lunch and it's the closest and best option. Their bacon is the best around.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StOur favorite food in all of SB
Oku
29 E Cabrillo BlvdGreat ocean view and good food, I love the Shishito Peppers
Save room for the Mud Pie - we love eating over the water and then when there google the name of the restaurant and see what comes up...
9 locals recommend
The Harbor Restaurant
210 Stearns WharfSave room for the Mud Pie - we love eating over the water and then when there google the name of the restaurant and see what comes up...
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley RdBetter than most Italian I found in Italy. Local spot
Doesn’t get better than this ice cream or frozen yogurt
36 locals recommend
Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
201 W Mission StDoesn’t get better than this ice cream or frozen yogurt
Probably the place we eat the most. Sit at the counter and watch their magic.
21 locals recommend
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria StProbably the place we eat the most. Sit at the counter and watch their magic.
Sightseeing
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StSpeaks for itself
Parks & Nature
One of the best to walk on for a great view, but it is the main off leash dog beaches
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
One of the best to walk on for a great view, but it is the main off leash dog beaches
Lookout Park
Essentials
Albertsons
1018 Casitas Pass RdLargest option, great selection, has anything you need
Smart & Final Extra!
850 Linden AveOption 2 in Carp, great produce and reasonable prices
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StThe closest Trader Joes
Entertainment & Activities
If you like unique movie theaters this one is amazing...the interior of the theater is not like anywhere else. It's not the best for sound though as it's older and larger than most.
84 locals recommend
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StIf you like unique movie theaters this one is amazing...the interior of the theater is not like anywhere else. It's not the best for sound though as it's older and larger than most.
The best small zoo most have ever been to, you can bring in food and drinks and it's small enough to do in 1-2 hours. You can feed the giraffes, and ride a little train around the zoo.
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrThe best small zoo most have ever been to, you can bring in food and drinks and it's small enough to do in 1-2 hours. You can feed the giraffes, and ride a little train around the zoo.
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StOne of the best venues to see a concert
Everything Else
This is fun to drive out onto the Wharf as it's unigue, there are great restaurants out on the wharf and several other things to do
Old Wharf Trading Company
217 Stearns WharfThis is fun to drive out onto the Wharf as it's unigue, there are great restaurants out on the wharf and several other things to do
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
601 Chapala StVia Real
Via Real#20 bus for the local bus down on Via Real