Alison And Eric’s guidebook
Dining
Great coffee, breakfast and lunch, plus home decor, walking distance
18 locals recommend
Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch, plus home decor, walking distance
Summerland Beach Cafe
2294 Lillie AveBeach cafe for Breakfast and Lunch. Walking distance.
Tinker's Burgers
2275 Ortega Hill RdGreat burgers and sandwiches
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdWe love the Kale Salad and Meatballs
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdGreat steaks and scene
Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus LnFun for kids
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson LnPatio Bar for drinks and Hors d'oeuvres on the beach
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdBreakfast and Lunch and pastries
Great views above the mission in the mountains, nice place for a romantic dinner
45 locals recommend
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlGreat views above the mission in the mountains, nice place for a romantic dinner
Great for lunch or dinner, advance reservations required. JFK honeymooned here.
19 locals recommend
San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro LnGreat for lunch or dinner, advance reservations required. JFK honeymooned here.
Very casual dining on the beach, toes in the sand, burgers etc.
62 locals recommend
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrVery casual dining on the beach, toes in the sand, burgers etc.
Renauds Bakery
1187 Coast Village RdGreat French bistro for breakfast and lunch, great quiche.
An area in downtown Santa Barbara with a vibrant night life, micro breweries and restaurants, wine tasting.
54 locals recommend
The Funk Zone
137 Anacapa StAn area in downtown Santa Barbara with a vibrant night life, micro breweries and restaurants, wine tasting.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StPearl Social Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StBrophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayFish and Chips
I love this little market for deli & to go items. The wine cake is amazing, so is their brand Chardonnay. A little coffee bar in the back. Also the egg breakfast sandwich for $5 is delicious.
27 locals recommend
Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro RdI love this little market for deli & to go items. The wine cake is amazing, so is their brand Chardonnay. A little coffee bar in the back. Also the egg breakfast sandwich for $5 is delicious.
Montecito Coffee Shop
1498 E Valley RdGreat breakfasts. Ashton and Mila go with their kids on weekends.
Ca' Dario Montecito
Delicious Italian
Interesting things to do
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State StChildrens museum hands on
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StSunset booze cruise and offers whale watching daytime cruises
11 locals recommend
Double Dolphin Cruises
302 W Cabrillo BlvdSunset booze cruise and offers whale watching daytime cruises
They offer first timers surf lessons very close to our house on the beach where Kevin Costner lives.
A-Frame Surf
3785 Santa Claus LnThey offer first timers surf lessons very close to our house on the beach where Kevin Costner lives.
Municipal Tennis Courts
1414 Park PlGreat spot to play tennis and pickelball
Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go
736 Carpinteria StRent a bike
Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadGorgeous botanical gardens. Make reservations in advance
Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara
237 Stearns WharfSight seeing on yachts!
You will feel like you went to Bali, a very cool place to visit. Be sure to visit the huts in the back.
14 locals recommend
The Sacred Space
2594 Lillie AveYou will feel like you went to Bali, a very cool place to visit. Be sure to visit the huts in the back.
A bird rescue/sanctuary and pet shop. Go talk to Mr. Bill and other parrots and visit all the rescue birds. Very cool spot.
Menagerie
2430 Lillie AveA bird rescue/sanctuary and pet shop. Go talk to Mr. Bill and other parrots and visit all the rescue birds. Very cool spot.
Spiritualist Church in Summerland built in the 1880's by town owner H.L. Williams. The church was moved to Santa Barbara in the 1950's when the 101 freeway was being built. You can go to services on Sundays and possibly speak to lost loved one's via a medium. We have been to research Summerland's historical roots and it was incredible. We had messages from my recently deceased father.
Spiritualist Church of the Comforter
1028 Garden StreetSpiritualist Church in Summerland built in the 1880's by town owner H.L. Williams. The church was moved to Santa Barbara in the 1950's when the 101 freeway was being built. You can go to services on Sundays and possibly speak to lost loved one's via a medium. We have been to research Summerland's historical roots and it was incredible. We had messages from my recently deceased father.
Great place for a sound bath, book in advance, or a couples massage or body scrub.
7 locals recommend
Salt Cave
740 State StGreat place for a sound bath, book in advance, or a couples massage or body scrub.
Music
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StConcert and music scene
Lobero Theatre
33 E Canon Perdido StMusic and plays
The Red Piano
519 State StLive music on State Street
Fitness
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StGreat Hot Yoga classes
Summerland Greenwell Preserve
2710 Montecito Ranch PlaceGreat hiking in Summerland Trailhead
Great place to combat whole body inflammation and post workout recovery. Tell them Alison Nelson sent you.
Santa Barbara Cryotherapy
Great place to combat whole body inflammation and post workout recovery. Tell them Alison Nelson sent you.
Massage
Good full body massage, not expensive, basic facilities, not the Miramar prices or setting though.
Zen Massage Place
500 N Milpas StGood full body massage, not expensive, basic facilities, not the Miramar prices or setting though.
Great reflexology/foot massages. Not expensive, walk in only, no reservations. Might be a short wait, well worth it.
Evans Relaxing Station Inc
3009 State StGreat reflexology/foot massages. Not expensive, walk in only, no reservations. Might be a short wait, well worth it.
City advice
Don't miss
Santa Barbara Beach Yoga
Santa Barbara Beach Yoga for amazing yoga classes on East Beach in front of the Pavilion. Kenny Loggin's son Luke Loggins teaches there too. I was not able to add this under the fitness options, so here it is