Cynthia’s guidebook
Food scene
The Nugget
2318 Lillie AveIconic Summerland restaurant
Summerland Beach Cafe
2294 Lillie AveGreat for breakfast and lunch!
Tinker's Burgers
2275 Ortega Hill RdGreat for burgers!
Red Kettle Coffee
Ortega Hill RoadGreat coffee and selection of muffins and pastries
Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LaneGreat pizza!
Beautiful home furnishings coupled with delicious food offerings in an outside patio setting.
18 locals recommend
Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveBeautiful home furnishings coupled with delicious food offerings in an outside patio setting.
Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveLocal winery and tasting room
Local "attraction"!
Wonderful, interesting and fun place to visit. You won't be sorry you went, fun to share your stories about the fascinating birds!
Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary
2430 Lillie AveWonderful, interesting and fun place to visit. You won't be sorry you went, fun to share your stories about the fascinating birds!
A "must see" local destination for those looking to get into the "zen" of things! Unique gift shop, imports from across the globe.
14 locals recommend
The Sacred Space
2594 Lillie AveA "must see" local destination for those looking to get into the "zen" of things! Unique gift shop, imports from across the globe.
Watch polo teams compete while enjoying the historical and beautiful landscape of the Santa Barbara mountains. Great afternoon of fun and entertainment for adults and children. Polo season runs May through October.
Visit: https://nightout.com
to find out about dates of matches and purchasing tickets.
15 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
3300 Via RealWatch polo teams compete while enjoying the historical and beautiful landscape of the Santa Barbara mountains. Great afternoon of fun and entertainment for adults and children. Polo season runs May through October.
Visit: https://nightout.com
to find out about dates of matches and purchasing tickets.
Shopping
Botanik
2329 Lillie AveLifestyle boutique with things for the home and garden.
Porch
2346 Lillie AvenueBeautiful home goods and design spot.
Garden furniture shop, wonderful stroll through lifestyle concept store catering to outdoor living!
15 locals recommend
Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveGarden furniture shop, wonderful stroll through lifestyle concept store catering to outdoor living!
GARDE
2280 Lillie AveGifts, home furnishings
Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveVintage inspired home goods and furnishings with a modern flair
Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveWonderful selection of rugs
Bikini Factory
2275 Ortega Hill RdForgot your bathing suit? No worries, Bikini Factory has one for you!
Indian Summers
2275 Ortega Hill RdWomen's clothing boutique with a bohemian influence.
Antique stores
Summerland Antique Collective
2192 Ortega Hill RdMary Suding Antiques
2240 Lillie AveAntique store
Sightseeing
For those interested in bike riding, there are bike paths along the ocean around Cabrillo Avenue.
9 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go
736 Carpinteria StFor those interested in bike riding, there are bike paths along the ocean around Cabrillo Avenue.
For those interested in bike riding, there are bike paths along the ocean around Cabrillo Avenue.
30 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
24 E Mason StFor those interested in bike riding, there are bike paths along the ocean around Cabrillo Avenue.
City advice
Don't miss
Outlook Park
Outlook Park is the place to go to get down to Summerland beach. Outlook Park has been recently remodeled, with Ping Pong tables, Bocce Court, barbecues and picnic tables. There is a children's play area with equipment as well. We have Ping Pong paddles/ball and Bocce equipment in the house for our guests to take down there!