Maya's Insider Recommendations
Food Scene
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rdamazing food
Arigato Sushi
1225 State Stbest sushi in town
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota Stspectacular soft shell crabs and steak.
Incredible view, good food, walk on the beach before or after meal.
223 residents recomanen
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrIncredible view, good food, walk on the beach before or after meal.
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdFantastic bakery, great eggs benedict.
Authentic French pastries, and I should know after living in Paris for four years! Lovely setting. Good breakfast!
9 residents recomanen
Renaud's Bakery and Bistro
3305 State StAuthentic French pastries, and I should know after living in Paris for four years! Lovely setting. Good breakfast!
Your Place Restaurant
22 N Milpas StBest Thai food in town. Great decor.
Phenomenal food in the heart of the funk zone. Reservations recommended.
171 residents recomanen
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StPhenomenal food in the heart of the funk zone. Reservations recommended.
Incredible food, service and view. Reservations a must.
45 residents recomanen
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlIncredible food, service and view. Reservations a must.
Via Maestra 42
3343 State StWonderful authentic Italian food and gelato!
Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge
3627 State StOld school steak and cocktails.
Stiff drinks, historical photographs of old Santa Barbara, local spot, big menu. Fun experience.
33 residents recomanen
Harry's Plaza Cafe
3313 State StStiff drinks, historical photographs of old Santa Barbara, local spot, big menu. Fun experience.
Oliver's
1198 Coast Village RdIncredible haute cuisine vegetarian food.
The food, service and scenery is phenomenal. President Kennedy and Jackie honeymooned here.
It is quite pricey, but an experience you will never forget.
7 residents recomanen
Plow & Angel
900 San Ysidro LnThe food, service and scenery is phenomenal. President Kennedy and Jackie honeymooned here.
It is quite pricey, but an experience you will never forget.
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdHandlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StSightseeing
its within walking distance and it has been recently updated. A beautiful, informative and fun experience for the whole family.
118 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Solits within walking distance and it has been recently updated. A beautiful, informative and fun experience for the whole family.
Vella Missió Santa Bàrbara
2201 Laguna StBeautiful unique architecture, fantastic view from the tower.
162 residents recomanen
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBeautiful unique architecture, fantastic view from the tower.
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DriveA very well maintained zoo with a kiddie train and gorgeous grounds.
Ganna Walska Lotusland
695 Ashley RdMake a reservation!
Parks & Nature
the closest beach with a great restaurant and wonderful cliffs.
41 residents recomanen
Arroyo Burro Beach
Cliff Drthe closest beach with a great restaurant and wonderful cliffs.
The best part of this park is exploring the Mission creek right next to it.
9 residents recomanen
Rocky Nook Park
610 Mission Canyon RdThe best part of this park is exploring the Mission creek right next to it.
AMAZING Hike with stunning views of Santa Barbara and incredible rock formations.
27 residents recomanen
Lizards Mouth Rock
AMAZING Hike with stunning views of Santa Barbara and incredible rock formations.
Well laid out gardens representing many different eco systems of California. Peaceful and delightful.
136 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdWell laid out gardens representing many different eco systems of California. Peaceful and delightful.
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
34a Los Patos WayArts & Culture
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StLovely museum, great small collections
MOXI, El Museu del Llop d'Exploració i Innovació
125 State StFun for the whole family.
Best shop for spiritual books, supplies, music, crystals, fortune telling cards and psychic readings!
8 residents recomanen
Paradise Found
17 E Anapamu StBest shop for spiritual books, supplies, music, crystals, fortune telling cards and psychic readings!
Lewis & Clark
1116 State StExceptionally unique and tasteful books, linens, antiques, jewelry and decor.
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdFun bar with unique gifts, clothing and art for sale.
Elsies Tavern
117 W De La Guerra Stgreat dive bar