Claire's Santa Barbara Guidebook

Claire
Claire's Santa Barbara Guidebook

Food

Our favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara.
$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
171 residents recomanen
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St
171 residents recomanen
$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
$$$ - Best sushi in town!
150 residents recomanen
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
150 residents recomanen
$$$ - Best sushi in town!
$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
64 residents recomanen
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
64 residents recomanen
$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
60 residents recomanen
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State St
60 residents recomanen
$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
57 residents recomanen
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
57 residents recomanen
$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
$$ - Local's favorite Mexican food, fast-casual style dinning.
103 residents recomanen
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St
103 residents recomanen
$$ - Local's favorite Mexican food, fast-casual style dinning.
$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
59 residents recomanen
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff Dr
59 residents recomanen
$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
19 residents recomanen
Lilac Pâtisserie
1017 State St
19 residents recomanen
$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
29 residents recomanen
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa St
29 residents recomanen
$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
35 residents recomanen
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St
35 residents recomanen
$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
53 residents recomanen
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala St
53 residents recomanen
$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
35 residents recomanen
South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala St
35 residents recomanen
$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
$ - Acai bowls and smoothies!
37 residents recomanen
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Way
37 residents recomanen
$ - Acai bowls and smoothies!

Coffee + Tea

Local's favorite coffee shops and cafes.
Another local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
68 residents recomanen
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
68 residents recomanen
Another local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
The BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
13 residents recomanen
CAJÉ
1316 State St
13 residents recomanen
The BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
Locally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!
97 residents recomanen
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido St
97 residents recomanen
Locally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!

Cocktails / Beer / Wine

Popular bars, wineries, and breweries.
Local's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
65 residents recomanen
The Good Lion
1212 State St
65 residents recomanen
Local's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
Wine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
43 residents recomanen
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns Wharf
43 residents recomanen
Wine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
Popular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
43 residents recomanen
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa St
43 residents recomanen
Popular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
Very popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
84 residents recomanen
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa St
84 residents recomanen
Very popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
Great local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
44 residents recomanen
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson Blvd
44 residents recomanen
Great local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
Great beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.
37 residents recomanen
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara St
37 residents recomanen
Great beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.

Dessert

Local’s favorite desserts and ice cream.
$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
53 residents recomanen
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St
53 residents recomanen
$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
8 residents recomanen
Rori's Artisanal Creamery
38 W Victoria St
8 residents recomanen
$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
$$ - Amazing Turkish delights, baklava, coffee and so much more!
LOKUM
1019 State St
$$ - Amazing Turkish delights, baklava, coffee and so much more!

Sightseeing

Popular places to see and visit in Santa Barbara.
Non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
61 residents recomanen
Lotusland
Cold Spring Road
61 residents recomanen
Non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
A local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
169 residents recomanen
Zoo de Santa Bàrbara
500 Ninos Dr
169 residents recomanen
A local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
Explore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!
Electric Bikes by Wheel Fun Rentals
29 State St
Explore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!

Hiking + Beaches

Our favorite hikes in the Santa Barbara area.
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
46 residents recomanen
Inspiration Point
46 residents recomanen
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
Easy / Moderate hike in the San Roque neighborhood.
18 residents recomanen
Stevens Park
258 Canon Dr
18 residents recomanen
Easy / Moderate hike in the San Roque neighborhood.
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
27 residents recomanen
Lizards Mouth Rock
27 residents recomanen
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
Great beach close to our condo with parking and a restaurant.
155 residents recomanen
Hendrys Beach
155 residents recomanen
Great beach close to our condo with parking and a restaurant.
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
59 residents recomanen
Leadbetter Beach
59 residents recomanen
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.
145 residents recomanen
Butterfly Beach
145 residents recomanen
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.