Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Best Mexican food ever! There's another location on Milpas Street, but atmosphere is better here.
103 residents recomanen
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StBest Mexican food ever! There's another location on Milpas Street, but atmosphere is better here.
Small & intimate. Assorted craft beer. Interesting bites, eats & specials. Live music on weekends. Yummy weekend brunch.
32 residents recomanen
Yellow Belly
2611 De La Vina StSmall & intimate. Assorted craft beer. Interesting bites, eats & specials. Live music on weekends. Yummy weekend brunch.
Great people watching & an eclectic gathering spot. Coffee is strong. Try the avocado toast.
97 residents recomanen
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StGreat people watching & an eclectic gathering spot. Coffee is strong. Try the avocado toast.
Fresh, generous sized sandwiches, salads, & wraps. Dine in or to-go. Open weekdays only until 4:00 pm.
35 residents recomanen
South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala StFresh, generous sized sandwiches, salads, & wraps. Dine in or to-go. Open weekdays only until 4:00 pm.
Lots of unique restaurant choices, eateries, bakeries, & a gourmet ice cream shop in one centralized location. Top Recommendations: The Empty Bowl & Corazon Cocina.
77 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StLots of unique restaurant choices, eateries, bakeries, & a gourmet ice cream shop in one centralized location. Top Recommendations: The Empty Bowl & Corazon Cocina.
A local's favorite. Good lattes. Fresh scones & breakfast options.
117 residents recomanen
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdA local's favorite. Good lattes. Fresh scones & breakfast options.
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StHidden gem. Interesting food & flavors.
A local favorite for cold treats. Well-worth the line, that is usually out the door.
36 residents recomanen
Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
201 W Mission StA local favorite for cold treats. Well-worth the line, that is usually out the door.
Great for breakfast & sweet pastries. Located in Loreto Plaza, next to Gelson's market.
42 residents recomanen
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StGreat for breakfast & sweet pastries. Located in Loreto Plaza, next to Gelson's market.
Lilac Pâtisserie
1017 State StThis bakery is entirely GLUTEN FREE
Fabulous, interesting seafood served here. Check-out the all-day Happy Hour on Sundays or on weekday evenings.
164 residents recomanen
Lure Fish House
60 S California StFabulous, interesting seafood served here. Check-out the all-day Happy Hour on Sundays or on weekday evenings.
Essentials
Large, clean, well-stocked grocery store. Has a Starbucks & a pharmacy inside. Parking garage below.
67 residents recomanen
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StLarge, clean, well-stocked grocery store. Has a Starbucks & a pharmacy inside. Parking garage below.
Local, high quality urgent care facility for any mild to moderate medical needs during travel.
Sansum Clinic Pesetas Urgent Care
215 Pesetas LnLocal, high quality urgent care facility for any mild to moderate medical needs during travel.
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StClosest TJs to this VRBO.
Sightseeing
Beautiful architecture & landscaping with a lookout tower.
162 residents recomanen
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBeautiful architecture & landscaping with a lookout tower.
Drinks & Nightlife
Plus nightclubs, restaurants, shops, virtually everything somewhere along here.
50 residents recomanen
State Street
State Street Plus nightclubs, restaurants, shops, virtually everything somewhere along here.
Parks & Nature
Multi-interest, interactive park for families. Superb place for a game of tag. Recently renovated.
24 residents recomanen
Kids World
1400 Santa Barbara StMulti-interest, interactive park for families. Superb place for a game of tag. Recently renovated.
Feed the ducks. Watch the turtles. See the lilly pads. Picnic. Located across the street from Kids World.
35 residents recomanen
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensFeed the ducks. Watch the turtles. See the lilly pads. Picnic. Located across the street from Kids World.
Fun playground inside Chase Palm Park. Located across the street from miles of beach walking paths.
Shipwreck Playground
323 E Cabrillo BlvdFun playground inside Chase Palm Park. Located across the street from miles of beach walking paths.
Shopping
Has your typical chain retail stores plus a few stores unique to Santa Barbara.
112 residents recomanen
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo Nuevo Has your typical chain retail stores plus a few stores unique to Santa Barbara.
An easy place to pick-up mostly anything you or the family forgot for the trip.
6 residents recomanen
Marshalls
900 State StAn easy place to pick-up mostly anything you or the family forgot for the trip.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo de Santa Bàrbara
500 Ninos DrLocated right by the beach. Lots of animals to see.
See Sea Stars, mini sharks, octopus, & jelly fish. Many options to touch the various ocean critters.
43 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
211 Stearns WharfSee Sea Stars, mini sharks, octopus, & jelly fish. Many options to touch the various ocean critters.
A super cool place to watch a concert or live show outdoors.
122 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StA super cool place to watch a concert or live show outdoors.
This or Paseo Nuevo Cinemas are the nicest Downtown theater to take in a movie.
13 residents recomanen
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre
618 State StThis or Paseo Nuevo Cinemas are the nicest Downtown theater to take in a movie.
Each July, hosts every Thursday "Concerts in the Park." Bring snacks, a blanket or a lounge chair. Check the summer-time line-up at City of Santa Barbara.
27 residents recomanen
Parc Chase Palm
323 E Cabrillo BlvdEach July, hosts every Thursday "Concerts in the Park." Bring snacks, a blanket or a lounge chair. Check the summer-time line-up at City of Santa Barbara.