Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Great spot for your morning caffeine fix! Also has an outdoor firepit
16 residents recomanen
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3052 De La Vina StGreat spot for your morning caffeine fix! Also has an outdoor firepit
Great little breakfast spot with outdoor dining. Their almond croissants will change your life! You have to try one! Right now!
42 residents recomanen
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StGreat little breakfast spot with outdoor dining. Their almond croissants will change your life! You have to try one! Right now!
One of our favorite restaurants! The best Cajun food in California. Try the Cajun Martini in the Mason Jar!
38 residents recomanen
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StOne of our favorite restaurants! The best Cajun food in California. Try the Cajun Martini in the Mason Jar!
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StFantastic Sushi!
Palazzio
1026 State StAwesome Italian food in huge, lots-of-leftover portions!
Pascucci
509 State StAnother great Italian restaurant!
DeeTours of Santa Barbara
101 E Cabrillo BlvdGreat, fresh seafood!
Enterprise Fish Co.
225 State StOne of the best happy hours in town! Great food too!
Flavor of India
3026 State StAward-winning Indian Food. Very close to our house
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful place to explore with kids! The "Museum Backyard" is a wonderful wooded area with an artificial creek and tons of activities
118 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolWonderful place to explore with kids! The "Museum Backyard" is a wonderful wooded area with an artificial creek and tons of activities
Kids World
1400 Santa Barbara StHuge, castle-like play structure for the kids
Sightseeing
A must-see destination! Beautiful architecture and lovely lawns and rose gardens for family picnics out front. You can see the ocean on clear days!
201 residents recomanen
Vella Missió Santa Bàrbara
2201 Laguna StA must-see destination! Beautiful architecture and lovely lawns and rose gardens for family picnics out front. You can see the ocean on clear days!
Beautiful pier at the end of State St. Features a winery, a Sea Center for the kids, ice cream, seafood restaurants, and souvenir shops. There is also a local art walk along Cabrillo St. on Sundays.
135 residents recomanen
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfBeautiful pier at the end of State St. Features a winery, a Sea Center for the kids, ice cream, seafood restaurants, and souvenir shops. There is also a local art walk along Cabrillo St. on Sundays.
Beautiful gardens with a duck pond, meandering paths, and beautiful trees and plants.
35 residents recomanen
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensBeautiful gardens with a duck pond, meandering paths, and beautiful trees and plants.
Shopping
Beautiful outdoor mall with a great selection of stores (including Nordstrom's and Macy's)! Lovely place to shop in the heart of downtown...
11 residents recomanen
Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo 4 Cinemas
8 W De La Guerra StBeautiful outdoor mall with a great selection of stores (including Nordstrom's and Macy's)! Lovely place to shop in the heart of downtown...
CVS
2973 State StNearby drugstore for anything you might need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to hang out and drink local beer. Located in the Funk Zone.
84 residents recomanen
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StGreat place to hang out and drink local beer. Located in the Funk Zone.
Everything Else
Awesome beach! Dogs are allowed off-leash on the east side of the beach and are blocked in by the cliffs on the other side so they can't easily run off.
155 residents recomanen
Hendrys Beach
Awesome beach! Dogs are allowed off-leash on the east side of the beach and are blocked in by the cliffs on the other side so they can't easily run off.
Essentials
Very close to our house and full of yummy, natural foods. Great prices!
216 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StVery close to our house and full of yummy, natural foods. Great prices!
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StA chain grocery store with a lot of selection. Very close to our house
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StNatural grocery store. Close to our house.