Guidebook for Santa Barbara

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Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Parks & Nature

Criss crossed with foot paths the Botanic Garden is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
136 locals recommend
Criss crossed with foot paths the Botanic Garden is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll
One of Santa Barbara's most popular hikes, Inspiration Point is true to its name, culminating at a small summit with gorgeous 180-degree views.
34 locals recommend
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge Road
34 locals recommend
One of Santa Barbara's most popular hikes, Inspiration Point is true to its name, culminating at a small summit with gorgeous 180-degree views.
Despite the scary name this is a lovely trail and I've never once seen a rattlesnake on it
15 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
15 locals recommend
Despite the scary name this is a lovely trail and I've never once seen a rattlesnake on it
Tucked away in a lovely neighborhood this is a great place to take kids. At the end of the park you can find the beginning of Jesusita Trail.
18 locals recommend
Stevens Park
258 Canon Dr
18 locals recommend
Tucked away in a lovely neighborhood this is a great place to take kids. At the end of the park you can find the beginning of Jesusita Trail.

Food Scene

Hard to beat their amazing coffee. On Saturday mornings it's a great place to get coffee before heading to the Farmer's Market across the street.
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
68 locals recommend
Hard to beat their amazing coffee. On Saturday mornings it's a great place to get coffee before heading to the Farmer's Market across the street.
Very tasty thai food and modern decor make this sweet spot
20 locals recommend
TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State St
20 locals recommend
Very tasty thai food and modern decor make this sweet spot
For something quick and easy this place is great for the omnivores out there. They put supermarket rotisserie chickens to shame. Makes for great take out.
14 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
2618 De La Vina Street
14 locals recommend
For something quick and easy this place is great for the omnivores out there. They put supermarket rotisserie chickens to shame. Makes for great take out.
This Mediterranean restaurant has great food, huge tables for large groups, hookah and belly dancing on certain nights. It's a really lovely place to get a late dinner.
57 locals recommend
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
57 locals recommend
This Mediterranean restaurant has great food, huge tables for large groups, hookah and belly dancing on certain nights. It's a really lovely place to get a late dinner.
Tasty breakfast, amazing ocean views, sunrise or sunset this place is a must.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr
223 locals recommend
Tasty breakfast, amazing ocean views, sunrise or sunset this place is a must.
My favorite date night restaurant it's not cheap but the food is amazing!
13 locals recommend
Stella Mare's
50 Los Patos Way
13 locals recommend
My favorite date night restaurant it's not cheap but the food is amazing!
For the best Tri-Tip Sandwich in the county, and possibly the world, head up the pass to Cold Springs Tavern on a Saturday or Sunday. The scene is pretty fun as a bunch of very casual bikers like to stop by with very nice motorcycles.
101 locals recommend
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd
101 locals recommend
For the best Tri-Tip Sandwich in the county, and possibly the world, head up the pass to Cold Springs Tavern on a Saturday or Sunday. The scene is pretty fun as a bunch of very casual bikers like to stop by with very nice motorcycles.
Really good sushi and really close to the house. Great for dine in or take out
7 locals recommend
Shintori Sushi
3001 State St
7 locals recommend
Really good sushi and really close to the house. Great for dine in or take out

Sightseeing

It's hard to beat the view of downtown Santa Barbara from the bell tower it's well worth a look-see.
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa St
162 locals recommend
It's hard to beat the view of downtown Santa Barbara from the bell tower it's well worth a look-see.

Arts & Culture

For a look at what Santa Barbara looked like 100 years ago this is the place to go
21 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De La Guerra St
21 locals recommend
For a look at what Santa Barbara looked like 100 years ago this is the place to go

Shopping

Many bookstores, big and small, have come and gone while Chaucer's remains. For good reason.
9 locals recommend
Chaucer's Bookstore
3321 State St
9 locals recommend
Many bookstores, big and small, have come and gone while Chaucer's remains. For good reason.

Essentials

216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina St
216 locals recommend
94 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3761 State St
94 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

A great children's museum
59 locals recommend
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State St
59 locals recommend
A great children's museum
A great place to take the kids, be sure to check out the sandbox in the back with dinosaur bones buried in it and archeologist tools for finding them.
118 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol
118 locals recommend
A great place to take the kids, be sure to check out the sandbox in the back with dinosaur bones buried in it and archeologist tools for finding them.
Lions, Gorillas, Snow Leopards and much much more!
48 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo station
48 locals recommend
Lions, Gorillas, Snow Leopards and much much more!