Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Shopping
Santa Barbara Golf Club
3500 McCaw AveExcellent 18-hole golf course is a 2-3 minute walk away.
La Cumbre Plaza is a pretty outdoor shopping center with some nice shops & restaurants, including a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and Marmalade Cafe.
25 locals recommend
La Cumbre Plaza
121 S Hope AveLa Cumbre Plaza is a pretty outdoor shopping center with some nice shops & restaurants, including a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and Marmalade Cafe.
Food Scene
Want a strong martini and a quality steak, but don't want to pay a lot? If so, there is no better place in the entire city.
17 locals recommend
Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge
3627 State StWant a strong martini and a quality steak, but don't want to pay a lot? If so, there is no better place in the entire city.
Via Maestra 42
3343 State StLegit authentic Italian. Fantastic coffee & gelato. Open late.
Fantastic coffee, cakes, and breakfast. Just a 1 minute walk up the street.
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdFantastic coffee, cakes, and breakfast. Just a 1 minute walk up the street.
You know those hole-in-the-wall sushi joints that are twice as good as the popular places and half as expensive? This is that place.
7 locals recommend
Shintori Sushi
3001 State StYou know those hole-in-the-wall sushi joints that are twice as good as the popular places and half as expensive? This is that place.
The absolute best Thai food in Santa Barbara. (As far as we're concerned, this is not debatable).
20 locals recommend
TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State StThe absolute best Thai food in Santa Barbara. (As far as we're concerned, this is not debatable).
The weekend lines are out the door, but worth it. Some of the best coffee in the city.
42 locals recommend
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StThe weekend lines are out the door, but worth it. Some of the best coffee in the city.
Vices & Spices From Around The World
3558 State StGreat place for tea lovers.
Pizza Guru
3534 State StGreat pizzas, beer & wine in a fun atmosphere.
If you love Indian, this place knows how to make a damn good curry.
21 locals recommend
Flavor of India
3026 State StIf you love Indian, this place knows how to make a damn good curry.
Stella's has excellent food & drinks, an enormous dining room with a fireplace, and an awesome patio to boot. Best of all, it's just a 5-minute walk away. It's fantastic. You'll love it.
14 locals recommend
Le Cafe Stella
3302 McCaw AveStella's has excellent food & drinks, an enormous dining room with a fireplace, and an awesome patio to boot. Best of all, it's just a 5-minute walk away. It's fantastic. You'll love it.
Best coffee in Santa Barbara, and among the best in Southern California. This is their newest location which serves food too - and it's really good.
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StBest coffee in Santa Barbara, and among the best in Southern California. This is their newest location which serves food too - and it's really good.
Some of the best ice cream in the world. This is not hyperbole. It is a local's spot, but getting famous. No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without it.
53 locals recommend
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StSome of the best ice cream in the world. This is not hyperbole. It is a local's spot, but getting famous. No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without it.
Everything Else
Great park for hiking or mountain biking. Panoramic, 360-degree views of the entire city from the top.
17 locals recommend
Elings Park
Great park for hiking or mountain biking. Panoramic, 360-degree views of the entire city from the top.
Essentials
Love Whole Foods but hate their parking lots? No problem! This Whole Foods is just a 5-minute walk down State street.
94 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StLove Whole Foods but hate their parking lots? No problem! This Whole Foods is just a 5-minute walk down State street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Uptown Lounge
3126 State StLow-key and divey, with an awesome outdoor patio.
Parks & Nature
Hands down one of the best beaches in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, has a killer restaurant (The Boathouse). An absolute must-see.
Parking is a nightmare - take a Lyft.
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
Hands down one of the best beaches in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, has a killer restaurant (The Boathouse). An absolute must-see.
Parking is a nightmare - take a Lyft.
Sightseeing
By far the most famous building in Santa Barbara, and one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Go to the top and see the panoramic views. Enjoy!
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBy far the most famous building in Santa Barbara, and one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Go to the top and see the panoramic views. Enjoy!
The Stone Pine trees on this street are breathtaking...and dying off because of the drought. Enjoy them while you can.
East Anapamu Street
East Anapamu StreetThe Stone Pine trees on this street are breathtaking...and dying off because of the drought. Enjoy them while you can.
Everyone goes here. Be one of them. The rose garden is stunning too. Take a picture and put it on Instagram. You know the deal. :)
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StEveryone goes here. Be one of them. The rose garden is stunning too. Take a picture and put it on Instagram. You know the deal. :)