Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Lindsay K.
Lindsay K.
Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Food Scene

Great restaurant at Hendry's Beach (this beach is very dog friendly) delicious seafood, but other good choices as well. Ideal for weekend brunch.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr
223 locals recommend
Great restaurant at Hendry's Beach (this beach is very dog friendly) delicious seafood, but other good choices as well. Ideal for weekend brunch.
Fresh seafood restaurant and bar. Plenty of affordable Happy Hour specials (food and drinks).
27 locals recommend
Enterprise Fish Co.
225 State St
27 locals recommend
Fresh seafood restaurant and bar. Plenty of affordable Happy Hour specials (food and drinks).
Good lunch spot. Plenty of yummy vegan and vegetarian options.
13 locals recommend
Sojourner Cafe
134 E Canon Perdido St
13 locals recommend
Good lunch spot. Plenty of yummy vegan and vegetarian options.
Middle eastern restaurant with outdoor fire-circles. Bellydancers on weekends. Good for special occasions.
57 locals recommend
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
57 locals recommend
Middle eastern restaurant with outdoor fire-circles. Bellydancers on weekends. Good for special occasions.
Affordable breakfast/brunch, Bloody Mary's.
43 locals recommend
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff Dr
43 locals recommend
Affordable breakfast/brunch, Bloody Mary's.
Fresh seafood specials and shellfish, innovative cocktails.
46 locals recommend
Opal
1325 State St
46 locals recommend
Fresh seafood specials and shellfish, innovative cocktails.
Northern Indian food, yummy Tandoori, fun dining atmosphere. Tons of vegetarian options. Great for special occasions.
India House
418 State St
Northern Indian food, yummy Tandoori, fun dining atmosphere. Tons of vegetarian options. Great for special occasions.
Affordable lunch spot on Ledbetter beach.
62 locals recommend
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline Dr
62 locals recommend
Affordable lunch spot on Ledbetter beach.
Delicious seafood, located on the Harbor, neat SB Yacht Club.
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way
203 locals recommend
Delicious seafood, located on the Harbor, neat SB Yacht Club.
Robust coffee, outdoor seating, located on State Street, downtown.
25 locals recommend
The French Press
1101 State St
25 locals recommend
Robust coffee, outdoor seating, located on State Street, downtown.
Fresh coffee, delicious breads, baked goods and pastries.
Our Daily Bread
2700 De La Vina Street
Fresh coffee, delicious breads, baked goods and pastries.
Rustic restaurant, bar, BBQ and live music get-a-way. Best on weekend afternoons for mouthwatering tri-tip sandwiches.
101 locals recommend
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd
101 locals recommend
Rustic restaurant, bar, BBQ and live music get-a-way. Best on weekend afternoons for mouthwatering tri-tip sandwiches.
European breakfast spot. Delicious cappuccinos and chocolate croissants, outdoor seating.
42 locals recommend
D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez St
42 locals recommend
European breakfast spot. Delicious cappuccinos and chocolate croissants, outdoor seating.
Best pizza in SB--gluten free and whole wheat crust, tons of creative toppings.
7 locals recommend
Pizza Guru
3534 State St
7 locals recommend
Best pizza in SB--gluten free and whole wheat crust, tons of creative toppings.
Fun Mexican restaurant on State Street--outdoor patio, yummy margaritas, good food. Happy hour specials.
10 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina
330 State Street
10 locals recommend
Fun Mexican restaurant on State Street--outdoor patio, yummy margaritas, good food. Happy hour specials.
Authentic Italian restaurant--the ravioli with browned butter and sage sauce is delectable, as is the tiramisu.
40 locals recommend
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria St
40 locals recommend
Authentic Italian restaurant--the ravioli with browned butter and sage sauce is delectable, as is the tiramisu.
Yummy seafood/sushi, reasonable happy hour specials
7 locals recommend
Arch Rock
608 Anacapa St
7 locals recommend
Yummy seafood/sushi, reasonable happy hour specials
yummy quick dining, Japanese inspired salads, wraps and rice bowls
Miso Hungry
134 E Canon Perdido St
yummy quick dining, Japanese inspired salads, wraps and rice bowls
healthy salads, sandwiches, soups,vegetarian and vegan entrees
34 locals recommend
Natural Cafe
508 State St
34 locals recommend
healthy salads, sandwiches, soups,vegetarian and vegan entrees
Chinese delivery (805) 683-2158
Mandarin Palace
3955 State St
Chinese delivery (805) 683-2158
delivery (805) 898-0606
Domino's Pizza
1808 Cliff Dr
delivery (805) 898-0606
fresh Vietnamese
10 locals recommend
Saigon Restaurant
1230A State St
10 locals recommend
fresh Vietnamese
coffee shop with nice outdoor, dog friendly seating, delicious muffins, breakfast burritos and good sandwiches
10 locals recommend
The Daily Grind
2912 De La Vina St
10 locals recommend
coffee shop with nice outdoor, dog friendly seating, delicious muffins, breakfast burritos and good sandwiches

Essentials

Closest Trader Joe's to the house.
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina St
216 locals recommend
Closest Trader Joe's to the house.
closest grocery store to the house
32 locals recommend
Vons
163 S Turnpike Rd
32 locals recommend
closest grocery store to the house

Drinks & Nightlife

Yummy cocktails, outdoor seating, happy hour specials.
11 locals recommend
Blush Restaurant + Lounge
630 State Street
11 locals recommend
Yummy cocktails, outdoor seating, happy hour specials.
Live music!!
58 locals recommend
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State St
58 locals recommend
Live music!!
Nice outdoor patio
18 locals recommend
EOS Lounge
500 Anacapa St
18 locals recommend
Nice outdoor patio
DJs and Sunday brunch
The Blind Tiger
409 State St
DJs and Sunday brunch

Arts & Culture

Private collection features 19th century French Impressionists.
107 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St
107 locals recommend
Private collection features 19th century French Impressionists.

Shopping

Sweet surf shop with new and vintage boards, wetsuits, bikinis and gifts.
Yogurtland
5880 Calle Real
Sweet surf shop with new and vintage boards, wetsuits, bikinis and gifts.
Peaceful boutique for the mind, body and soul. Eclectic mix of books, gifts, candles and music to promote healing.
8 locals recommend
Paradise Found
17 E Anapamu St
8 locals recommend
Peaceful boutique for the mind, body and soul. Eclectic mix of books, gifts, candles and music to promote healing.
Best used book store in town.
The Book Den
15 E Anapamu St
Best used book store in town.
Locally owned, independent, charming bookstore; poetry readings, book singings and literary events.
9 locals recommend
Chaucer's Bookstore
3321 State St
9 locals recommend
Locally owned, independent, charming bookstore; poetry readings, book singings and literary events.
Great for hiking, backpacking, ski/snowboard, rock climbing and travel gear. Good service, knowledgable staff. Rentals available.
Mountain Air Sports
14 State St
Great for hiking, backpacking, ski/snowboard, rock climbing and travel gear. Good service, knowledgable staff. Rentals available.
Everything you need for outdoor adventures!
REI
321 Anacapa St
Everything you need for outdoor adventures!
Delicious truffles from around the world.
9 locals recommend
Chocolate Maya
15 W Gutierrez St
9 locals recommend
Delicious truffles from around the world.
closest drugstore
50 locals recommend
CVS
2973 State St
50 locals recommend
closest drugstore

Everything Else

My favorite yoga studio. Eddie Ellner's classes are life-changing!
30 locals recommend
Yoga Soup
28 Parker Way
30 locals recommend
My favorite yoga studio. Eddie Ellner's classes are life-changing!
nice studio in cathedral
YASA Yoga
22 W Mission St
nice studio in cathedral
Small studio, $5 Community Yoga on Saturdays at 1:00 PM.
Source Yoga Studio
Small studio, $5 Community Yoga on Saturdays at 1:00 PM.
California native plants amongst artfully designed landscapes, nature trails and vistas.
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
136 locals recommend
California native plants amongst artfully designed landscapes, nature trails and vistas.
Exotic plants located on the grounds of the late Madame Ganna Walska's estate.
695 Ashley Rd
695 Ashley Road
Exotic plants located on the grounds of the late Madame Ganna Walska's estate.
Hiking trail with beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Hiking trail with beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
Stand up Paddle Board and kayak rentals and lessons. Also features trips to Channel Islands National Park.
33 locals recommend
Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor Way
33 locals recommend
Stand up Paddle Board and kayak rentals and lessons. Also features trips to Channel Islands National Park.
Great space for a picnic-- koi ponds, turtles, gardens, nature--right in the heart of downtown.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Great space for a picnic-- koi ponds, turtles, gardens, nature--right in the heart of downtown.
nude beach ;)
17 locals recommend
More Mesa Beach
17 locals recommend
nude beach ;)
Butterfly Beach
37 locals recommend
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Way
37 locals recommend
Butterfly Beach
butterfly preserve
Ellwood Beach Drive
Ellwood Beach Drive
butterfly preserve
decent hike with beautiful ocean views
46 locals recommend
Inspiration Point
46 locals recommend
decent hike with beautiful ocean views