Sarah’s Santa Barbara guidebook
Food Scene
Mexican counter serving tacos, quesadillas, ceviches & more in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
15 locals recommend
Corazon Cocina SB
38 W Victoria StMexican counter serving tacos, quesadillas, ceviches & more in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Innovative sushi, nigiri & sake served in a lively brick-walled space with featured local art.
150 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StInnovative sushi, nigiri & sake served in a lively brick-walled space with featured local art.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrGo for cocktails at sunset or brunch by the beach
Sandwiches, soups & a selection of house-baked breads & pastries offered in chic, rustic quarters.
23 locals recommend
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa StSandwiches, soups & a selection of house-baked breads & pastries offered in chic, rustic quarters.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StBest coffee in town (2 locations)
Classic Mexican eats & margaritas served indoors or on the patio with colorful umbrellas & fountain.
48 locals recommend
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StClassic Mexican eats & margaritas served indoors or on the patio with colorful umbrellas & fountain.
Farm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StFarm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.
New American eats, cocktails & wine in a trendy, lively space with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
77 locals recommend
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdNew American eats, cocktails & wine in a trendy, lively space with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StSanta Barbara restaurants offering authentic Northern Italian food
Cool farm-to-fork spot with Southeast Asian small plates & a courtyard strung with lights.
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StCool farm-to-fork spot with Southeast Asian small plates & a courtyard strung with lights.
Rare Society is a modern American steakhouse offering high-quality meats, fresh seafood, and seasonal produce, all prepared with a contemporary twist. Stylish, intimate atmosphere with a full bar, and a carefully curated wine list.
Rare Society
Rare Society is a modern American steakhouse offering high-quality meats, fresh seafood, and seasonal produce, all prepared with a contemporary twist. Stylish, intimate atmosphere with a full bar, and a carefully curated wine list.
Thai noodles with contemporary spins, plus beer & wine located in the public market
21 locals recommend
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria StThai noodles with contemporary spins, plus beer & wine located in the public market
Los Agaves, an award-winning Mexican restaurant, offers inventive and innovative dishes in a warm, friendly environment.
103 locals recommend
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StLos Agaves, an award-winning Mexican restaurant, offers inventive and innovative dishes in a warm, friendly environment.
Farm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StFarm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.
Supplies
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdHealth food store for groceries, salad bar and pre-made meals
Target
6865 Hollister AveContemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
35 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
3305 State StContemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
Beaches
Hendrys Beach
Closest beach - 2 miles
Butterfly Beach
Funk Zone
SB Biergarten
11 Anacapa StreetMostly outdoor, grab a beer and a soft pretzel
Brick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.
23 locals recommend
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen
35 State StBrick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.
Paradise Springs Winery
210 State StreetCombo pizzeria & coffeehouse featuring java, wood-oven pies & pastries in low-key digs with a patio.
48 locals recommend
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa StCombo pizzeria & coffeehouse featuring java, wood-oven pies & pastries in low-key digs with a patio.
Dart Coffee Co
121 E Yanonali StCoffee shop and garden
Pali Wine Co. Wine Garden
Cool taproom offering changing taps of craft brews & wines in hip surroundings with outdoor seating.
37 locals recommend
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara StCool taproom offering changing taps of craft brews & wines in hip surroundings with outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa PlaceWalking/jogging path with ocean views
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioPicnic on the lawn at the historic Santa Barbara Mission
Take a walk along the breakwater, rent kayaks/stand up paddle boards, have lunch at Brophy Brothers or go to Santa Barbara Fish Market for fresh local Santa Barbara Uni.
90 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Harbor
132-A Harbor WayTake a walk along the breakwater, rent kayaks/stand up paddle boards, have lunch at Brophy Brothers or go to Santa Barbara Fish Market for fresh local Santa Barbara Uni.
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr78-acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd78-acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants
Hikes
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge RoadShopping
Dylan Star Boutique
Women's Clothing Store
Porch
2346 Lillie AvenueHome Good Store in Summerland
Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveEssentials for elevated living with café in Summerland
Longtime family-owned shop featuring equipment, furniture, clothing, toys & gifts for babies.
Chicken Little
1236 State StLongtime family-owned shop featuring equipment, furniture, clothing, toys & gifts for babies.
Wendy Foster State Street is a luxury women's clothing boutique that is a part of the longstanding Wendy Foster & Pierre Lafond family of companies.
Wendy Foster State Street
1220 State StWendy Foster State Street is a luxury women's clothing boutique that is a part of the longstanding Wendy Foster & Pierre Lafond family of companies.