Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State Stamazing pastries, croissants. Great for a morning treat
Very nice view, good food and drinks, chic. But pricey.
45 residents recomanen
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlVery nice view, good food and drinks, chic. But pricey.
Andrew Murray Vineyards
5249 Foxen Canyon RdGreat wine tastings.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StAmazingly good ice cream
Overlooking the Harbor, popular with the locals. and has one of the best clam chowders.
203 residents recomanen
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayOverlooking the Harbor, popular with the locals. and has one of the best clam chowders.
Giovanni's Pizza
6583 Pardall RdItalian. good eats, reasonably priced
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa Stpopular hang out in the funk zone
Sightseeing
Vella Missió Santa Bàrbara
2201 Laguna StStearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfBest 360 degree view of the city and the surroundings. Beautiful courtyard
162 residents recomanen
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBest 360 degree view of the city and the surroundings. Beautiful courtyard
this castle was built over 100 years ago (1916) by George Knapp, the founder of Union Carbibe (a subsidiary of Dow Chemical). In 1940, Frances Holden bought it and allowed her friend to move in with her. The castle was destroyed 5 weeks later by a forest fire. Today, it still remains private property but it is open to the public. it is a great place to view Santa Ynez River Canyon, Lake Cachuma, and San Rafael Mountains.
6 residents recomanen
Knapp's Castle
this castle was built over 100 years ago (1916) by George Knapp, the founder of Union Carbibe (a subsidiary of Dow Chemical). In 1940, Frances Holden bought it and allowed her friend to move in with her. The castle was destroyed 5 weeks later by a forest fire. Today, it still remains private property but it is open to the public. it is a great place to view Santa Ynez River Canyon, Lake Cachuma, and San Rafael Mountains.
Parks & Nature
Just a great place to see native plants, redwood trees and very nice views of the ocean.
136 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdJust a great place to see native plants, redwood trees and very nice views of the ocean.
A great beach for a walk and the restaurant is very good, with a great view. Nice happy hour
155 residents recomanen
Hendrys Beach
A great beach for a walk and the restaurant is very good, with a great view. Nice happy hour
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StParc de la platja de Rincon
Via RealBest surfing around
Seven Falls Trail is a 3.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, CA that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail
28 residents recomanen
Seven Falls
Tunnel RoadSeven Falls Trail is a 3.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, CA that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail
Inspiration Point is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
34 residents recomanen
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge RoadInspiration Point is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
The Douglas Family Preserve is a public park in Santa Barbara, California. The Preserve is located on the mesa above Arroyo Burro Beach. The property spans 70 acres (280,000 m2) of undeveloped ocean-front land, and represents the largest area of coastal open space within the city limits of Santa Barbara.
Although the official name of this area is the Douglas Family Preserve (see below), residents of Santa Barbara regularly refer to it by its older name, the Wilcox Property.
81 residents recomanen
Douglas Family Preserve
The Douglas Family Preserve is a public park in Santa Barbara, California. The Preserve is located on the mesa above Arroyo Burro Beach. The property spans 70 acres (280,000 m2) of undeveloped ocean-front land, and represents the largest area of coastal open space within the city limits of Santa Barbara.
Although the official name of this area is the Douglas Family Preserve (see below), residents of Santa Barbara regularly refer to it by its older name, the Wilcox Property.
Camino Cielo follows a ridge top path through the Santa Ynez Mountains, the closest range to the Pacific Ocean. The trail is initially a single-lane, paved road as it heads west from California 154 through a small group of houses to travel into Los Padres National Forest. Once past the popular Winchester Canyon Gun Club, which is open to the public when its gate is open, the road turns to uneven, roughly graded dirt. There are good views of Lake Cachuma to the north, with the San Rafael Wilderness behind. It winds down toward the head of Ellwood Canyon, gradually descending some switchbacks, before running around the head of the canyo
East Camino Cielo
East Camino CieloCamino Cielo follows a ridge top path through the Santa Ynez Mountains, the closest range to the Pacific Ocean. The trail is initially a single-lane, paved road as it heads west from California 154 through a small group of houses to travel into Los Padres National Forest. Once past the popular Winchester Canyon Gun Club, which is open to the public when its gate is open, the road turns to uneven, roughly graded dirt. There are good views of Lake Cachuma to the north, with the San Rafael Wilderness behind. It winds down toward the head of Ellwood Canyon, gradually descending some switchbacks, before running around the head of the canyo
Arts & Culture
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolMuseum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
653 Paseo NuevoLobero Theatre
33 E Canon Perdido StEnsemble Theatre Company
33 W Victoria StEssentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StParking is tight and make sure you bring your own bags.
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2840 De La Vina StWhole Foods Market
3761 State StGelson's Market
3305 State Stgreat take away food
Entertainment & Activities
Great concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting. A smaller and more intimate version of the Hollywood Bowl but with better views
122 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StGreat concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting. A smaller and more intimate version of the Hollywood Bowl but with better views
The Granada Theatre
1214 State StThe Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State Stworth seeing in it's own right.
The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is an adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs.
40 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley StThe Santa Barbara Adventure Company is an adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs.
Great whale and dolphin watching almost all year round.
29 residents recomanen
Condor Express Whale Watching
Great whale and dolphin watching almost all year round.
SEA Landing
301 W Cabrillo Blvdfor some great fishing or just being out on the water.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joe's Cafe
536 State StGreat Drinks
Hollister Brewing Company
6980 Market Pl DrSOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StRestaurant and great music venue
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StCasino Chumash
3400 CA-246If you're into some gambling and/or music. Nice casino