Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina Stgood quality foods
Food Scene
They have large assortment of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. one of top popular places for locals.
Award winning desserts and salads!
25 locals recommend
Fresco Cafe
23 State StThey have large assortment of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. one of top popular places for locals.
Award winning desserts and salads!
Sustainable seafood, clam chowder and fresh crusty sourdough bread! A daily Fresh Fish menu is served along with seafood appetizers, with a special menu in the downstairs Bar.
Casual.
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WaySustainable seafood, clam chowder and fresh crusty sourdough bread! A daily Fresh Fish menu is served along with seafood appetizers, with a special menu in the downstairs Bar.
Casual.
Located in Charlie Chaplins old Mansion , local favorite restaurant.Their goat cheese pancakes and clam chowder were recommended by other guests.
8 locals recommend
Montecito Cafe
1295 Coast Village RdLocated in Charlie Chaplins old Mansion , local favorite restaurant.Their goat cheese pancakes and clam chowder were recommended by other guests.
Wonderful food, great service and wine list. The restaurant is located in the historic Santa Barbara Fish Market building. Situated in the heart of the Funk Zone amidst the Down- Town wine trail.
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StWonderful food, great service and wine list. The restaurant is located in the historic Santa Barbara Fish Market building. Situated in the heart of the Funk Zone amidst the Down- Town wine trail.
Great sushi for a comfortable price although almost always full and loudish, it is a good option for food on lower State street.Good service and atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar
502 State StGreat sushi for a comfortable price although almost always full and loudish, it is a good option for food on lower State street.Good service and atmosphere.
This is EASILY the best Italian restaurant in town. The pasta's are hand made and the service is exemplary.
30 E Victoria St
30 East Victoria StreetThis is EASILY the best Italian restaurant in town. The pasta's are hand made and the service is exemplary.
I absolutely LOVE Jane. The atmosphere is homey and cozy, and makes you want to stay there all day/night.
1311 State St
1311 State StreetI absolutely LOVE Jane. The atmosphere is homey and cozy, and makes you want to stay there all day/night.
Great for morning coffee, pastries and breakfast. Short walk to the beach from here.
25 W Gutierrez St
25 West Gutierrez StreetGreat for morning coffee, pastries and breakfast. Short walk to the beach from here.
Great Breakfast, patisserie and coffee.
Lunch is also very good. Located upper State street in Loreto Plaza.
3315 State St
3315 State StreetGreat Breakfast, patisserie and coffee.
Lunch is also very good. Located upper State street in Loreto Plaza.
Everything we have tried here was good, we especially like the coconut soup and red curry.
3404 State St
3404 State StreetEverything we have tried here was good, we especially like the coconut soup and red curry.
Great Italian food and everyone we have sent there have been very happy. If you like duck( we do), the ravioli is amazing.
11 W Victoria St
11 West Victoria StreetGreat Italian food and everyone we have sent there have been very happy. If you like duck( we do), the ravioli is amazing.
Top notch Nouvelle cuisine, Try the watercress endive salad and the scallop entree are amazing, everything is mouthwatering, though pricey it is perfect for that special dinner
1305 State St
1305 State StreetTop notch Nouvelle cuisine, Try the watercress endive salad and the scallop entree are amazing, everything is mouthwatering, though pricey it is perfect for that special dinner
Good breakfast spot, we love the small muffins they serve with everything you order. It is just across from beach, so you can walk off the meal afterwards.
216 W Cabrillo Blvd
216 West Cabrillo BoulevardGood breakfast spot, we love the small muffins they serve with everything you order. It is just across from beach, so you can walk off the meal afterwards.
Sightseeing
Lotusland, is the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska's botanical garden in uniquely designed landscaped gardens located in Montecito, near Santa Barbara. World Class plant collection.
61 locals recommend
Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadLotusland, is the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska's botanical garden in uniquely designed landscaped gardens located in Montecito, near Santa Barbara. World Class plant collection.
Great place for a picnics and short hikes.
Stunning views of the Ocean, Channel Islands and Mesa. You can use Antone Rd as another entrance. Beautiful spot close to our house.
1155 Via Gaitero
1155 Via GaiteroGreat place for a picnics and short hikes.
Stunning views of the Ocean, Channel Islands and Mesa. You can use Antone Rd as another entrance. Beautiful spot close to our house.
Santa Barbara has much to offer on the water. The Channel Islands are home to Humpbacks, Grays and Blue whales that are seen through out the year, as well as many types of Seals and Dolphins.
301 W Cabrillo Blvd
301 West Cabrillo BoulevardSanta Barbara has much to offer on the water. The Channel Islands are home to Humpbacks, Grays and Blue whales that are seen through out the year, as well as many types of Seals and Dolphins.
The Funk Zone of Santa Barbara is an eclectic mix of artists, cafes, wineries, cabinet makers, museums, bakeries, adult services and small shops that reflect a simpler time.
24 E Mason St
24 East Mason StreetThe Funk Zone of Santa Barbara is an eclectic mix of artists, cafes, wineries, cabinet makers, museums, bakeries, adult services and small shops that reflect a simpler time.
Rattlesnake Trail, 5 miles round-trip to Gibraltar Road or 3.5 miles round-trip to meadow. trail features beautiful views of Santa Barbara, Islands, creek access, wildflowers. Sturdy shoes a MUST!
8 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Canyon Park
Rattlesnake Trail, 5 miles round-trip to Gibraltar Road or 3.5 miles round-trip to meadow. trail features beautiful views of Santa Barbara, Islands, creek access, wildflowers. Sturdy shoes a MUST!
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Simply the best in California. Amazing selection. You can spend hours here discovering new and Rare Orchids, this is the place to go.
1250 Orchid Dr
1250 Orchid DriveSanta Barbara Orchid Estate Simply the best in California. Amazing selection. You can spend hours here discovering new and Rare Orchids, this is the place to go.
The Coronado Butterfly Preserve is a beautiful natural space open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. nice walk to bluff tops and beach near-by.
7701 Hollister Ave
7701 Hollister AvenueThe Coronado Butterfly Preserve is a beautiful natural space open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. nice walk to bluff tops and beach near-by.
SB Sailing Center, has rentals for Sailboats, Kayaks, Paddle boards, Sunset cruises and much more.
133 Harbor Way
133 Harbor WaySB Sailing Center, has rentals for Sailboats, Kayaks, Paddle boards, Sunset cruises and much more.
Great place for a near by walk.
Ball Fields, BBQ Grills, Picnic Tables, Bike Trails, Equestrian Trails, Group Picnic Areas, Horseshoes, Playground, Restrooms. San Antonio Creek Hiking trail.
15 locals recommend
Tuckers Grove Park
4800 Cathedral Oaks RdGreat place for a near by walk.
Ball Fields, BBQ Grills, Picnic Tables, Bike Trails, Equestrian Trails, Group Picnic Areas, Horseshoes, Playground, Restrooms. San Antonio Creek Hiking trail.
Goleta Beach is the closest beach to our house. There is plenty of long sand beach to enjoy the sun on, and swimming areas to cool off in. BBQ pits and Picnic tables Open 8:00 am to Sunset
52 locals recommend
Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit RdGoleta Beach is the closest beach to our house. There is plenty of long sand beach to enjoy the sun on, and swimming areas to cool off in. BBQ pits and Picnic tables Open 8:00 am to Sunset