Guidebook for Santa Barbara

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Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Drinks & Nightlife

Great food and drinks, live music on "Jazz Thursdays"?
34 locals recommend
Seven Bar & Kitchen
235 Helena Ave
34 locals recommend
Great food and drinks, live music on "Jazz Thursdays"?
Named after Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Good Lion" this small bar has a great vibe and a huge selection of expertly crafted drinks. Personal favorites: Kung Fuji, Paper Plane, and Pimm's 1212
65 locals recommend
The Good Lion
1212 State St
65 locals recommend
Named after Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Good Lion" this small bar has a great vibe and a huge selection of expertly crafted drinks. Personal favorites: Kung Fuji, Paper Plane, and Pimm's 1212
In the heart of the funk zone, great wines to taste and there are many more surrounding it that are great options!
13 locals recommend
Pali Wine Co. Tasting Room
116 E Yanonali St
13 locals recommend
In the heart of the funk zone, great wines to taste and there are many more surrounding it that are great options!

Food Scene

Delicious old school Mexican tacos. Great bang for your buck.
Taqueria La Colmena
217 N Milpas St
Delicious old school Mexican tacos. Great bang for your buck.
Santa Barbara's Saturday farmer's market where you can get everything from fruits and veggies to fresh mussels (just $5 a pound). 9am-1pm
56 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa St
56 locals recommend
Santa Barbara's Saturday farmer's market where you can get everything from fruits and veggies to fresh mussels (just $5 a pound). 9am-1pm
Best places for Eggs Benedict (especially if you're a fan of crab cakes). They make a mean coffee as well.
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village Rd
117 locals recommend
Best places for Eggs Benedict (especially if you're a fan of crab cakes). They make a mean coffee as well.

Parks & Nature

136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
136 locals recommend
Easy hike for a great view of the city
46 locals recommend
Inspiration Point
46 locals recommend
Easy hike for a great view of the city
Relaxing beach with a cozy restaurant right on the sand
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
155 locals recommend
Relaxing beach with a cozy restaurant right on the sand

Sightseeing

Volleyball courts, easy access, and near the "Funk Zone" where there is plenty of wine tasting
90 locals recommend
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St
90 locals recommend
Volleyball courts, easy access, and near the "Funk Zone" where there is plenty of wine tasting
Santa Barbara's pier with a few restaurants and ice cream shop! Great view of the ocean and you may even see the occasional seal!
135 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns Wharf
135 locals recommend
Santa Barbara's pier with a few restaurants and ice cream shop! Great view of the ocean and you may even see the occasional seal!

Essentials

5 minute drive away with all food and essential items you might need.
32 locals recommend
Vons
163 S Turnpike Rd
32 locals recommend
5 minute drive away with all food and essential items you might need.