Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Essentials
If you've never been to Trader Joe's you're in for a treat--the best of everything at good prices.
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StIf you've never been to Trader Joe's you're in for a treat--the best of everything at good prices.
It's one block from here. It's just a standard market but very convenient if you need to grab a few things.
7 locals recommend
Fresh & Easy
336 N Milpas StIt's one block from here. It's just a standard market but very convenient if you need to grab a few things.
Tri County has very fresh local produce and it's a Mom-and-Pop business that's been there for years.
14 locals recommend
Tri-County Produce Co
335 S Milpas StTri County has very fresh local produce and it's a Mom-and-Pop business that's been there for years.
Food Scene
A great spot for breakfast and lunch--right in the middle of downtown.
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdA great spot for breakfast and lunch--right in the middle of downtown.
Another good breakfast spot--right on State St. with good food and a cozy atmosphere
17 locals recommend
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StAnother good breakfast spot--right on State St. with good food and a cozy atmosphere
This restaurant is at the harbor and has a very nice outdoor patio. You can have breakfast and watch the boats.
11 locals recommend
Breakwater Restaurant
107 Harbor WayThis restaurant is at the harbor and has a very nice outdoor patio. You can have breakfast and watch the boats.
Another good breakfast spot right on the sand at Hendry's Beach. It has a pretty patio with great views. It will probably be crowded on the weekends.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrAnother good breakfast spot right on the sand at Hendry's Beach. It has a pretty patio with great views. It will probably be crowded on the weekends.
Great Mexican food and only a block away. It's always busy but if you want to eat in you can call in your order. You don't need to stand in line when you go to pick it up.
86 locals recommend
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StGreat Mexican food and only a block away. It's always busy but if you want to eat in you can call in your order. You don't need to stand in line when you go to pick it up.
Playa Azul has been here for decades. It has very good Mexican food and a cozy atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
La Playa Azul Cafe
914 Santa Barbara StPlaya Azul has been here for decades. It has very good Mexican food and a cozy atmosphere.
My favorite Thai restaurant. Really good food and a very nice ambiance--very small with only 10-12 tables.
12 locals recommend
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State StMy favorite Thai restaurant. Really good food and a very nice ambiance--very small with only 10-12 tables.
Arigato has very fresh sushi and a bustling atmosphere. It's a little pricey but worth it.
150 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StArigato has very fresh sushi and a bustling atmosphere. It's a little pricey but worth it.
The Sojourner has been here for decades and is a favorite with locals. It has fresh, healthy food and a great atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Sojourner Cafe
134 E Canon Perdido StThe Sojourner has been here for decades and is a favorite with locals. It has fresh, healthy food and a great atmosphere.
They have very fresh inexpensive sushi. It's a noisy place but it's fun to sit at the Sushi Bar.
12 locals recommend
Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar
502 State StThey have very fresh inexpensive sushi. It's a noisy place but it's fun to sit at the Sushi Bar.
This restaurant is within easy walking distance and it's been there for years. They have good Chinese food and comfy booths.
Shang Hai
830 North Milpas StreetThis restaurant is within easy walking distance and it's been there for years. They have good Chinese food and comfy booths.
This restaurant is an easy walk from here. They have good Thai food and have been here for years.
25 locals recommend
Your Place Restaurant
22 N Milpas StThis restaurant is an easy walk from here. They have good Thai food and have been here for years.
Pascucci
509 State StGood Italian restaurant right in the heart of downtown.
Muddy Waters Coffee House
508 E Haley StQuirky little coffeehouse right down the street.