Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StJulia Child's favorite taco place!
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGreat local seafood spot right at the marina.
C'est Cheese
825 Santa Barbara StLocal cheese monger with a great name!
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StA culinary delight in the Funk Zone.
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala StReal. Affordable. Tacos.
D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StAmazing pastries and coffee.
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas StDiscrete breakfast joint with a good menu.
Arnoldi's Cafe
600 Olive StItalian food with a great outdoor space and Bocce ball!
Taqueria El Bajio
129 N Milpas StBest place in town to get Menudo to cure your hangover blues.
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StGreat food with a nice sit down atmosphere.
Truly the best ice cream on the West Coast. We recommend the Lemon-Marionberry!
53 residents recomanen
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StTruly the best ice cream on the West Coast. We recommend the Lemon-Marionberry!
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa StGreat coffee and lunch spot.
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StModern, fun coffee shop.
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo BlvdGreat for romantic dinners and events!
Good coffee and pastries. Great place to get some work done on the weekends.
97 residents recomanen
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StGood coffee and pastries. Great place to get some work done on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StGreat place to catch a concert while you're in town.
Venue hall with concerts, comedy, and various other live performances.
55 residents recomanen
The Granada Theatre
1214 State StVenue hall with concerts, comedy, and various other live performances.
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StLovely studio with a focus on hot yoga.
Fun drive-in movie theater to catch a flick under the stars. Tuesday are 2 for 1 features.
Santa Barbara Swap Meet
908 S Kellogg AveFun drive-in movie theater to catch a flick under the stars. Tuesday are 2 for 1 features.
Drinks & Nightlife
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfAmazing views and great wine.
The Bourbon Room
4444 Hollister AveFantastic cocktails and a killer atmosphere.
The Good Lion
1212 State StBest cocktails on State Street.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StGood place to grab a local beer.
If you are looking to drink and be merry, this is quite the beachy scene! Definitely not for a quiet night out.
21 residents recomanen
Sandbar
514 State StIf you are looking to drink and be merry, this is quite the beachy scene! Definitely not for a quiet night out.
Amazing mountain setting with live music, beer, and tri-tip sandwiches on Sundays
101 residents recomanen
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdAmazing mountain setting with live music, beer, and tri-tip sandwiches on Sundays
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StClosest TJ's to our house
Smart & Final
217 E Gutierrez StHas EVERYTHING
Sightseeing
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfWalk out onto the pier and take in the sunset!
Only 1.3 miles from our property, this is one of Santa Barbara's best beaches for playing volleyball, bird watching, swimming and more.
90 residents recomanen
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StOnly 1.3 miles from our property, this is one of Santa Barbara's best beaches for playing volleyball, bird watching, swimming and more.
Fun, moderate hike that is only a 10 minute drive away. Breathtaking views of Santa Barbara and the neighboring towns.
46 residents recomanen
Inspiration Point
Fun, moderate hike that is only a 10 minute drive away. Breathtaking views of Santa Barbara and the neighboring towns.
Everything Else
Adorable market with fresh fish, a wine and beer bar, noodle bar, and more.
77 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StAdorable market with fresh fish, a wine and beer bar, noodle bar, and more.
Really beautiful event space with good movies and concerts
84 residents recomanen
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StReally beautiful event space with good movies and concerts
Shopping
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo NuevoGreat shopping center in the middle of town.