Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrRight on the beach.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley Sthang out with the local Santa Barbarians
A busy, bustling, lively spot to get some sushi. Lots of unusual rolls. It's busy, so reservations recommended.
150 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StA busy, bustling, lively spot to get some sushi. Lots of unusual rolls. It's busy, so reservations recommended.
Newly opened fish restaurant. Great choices, nice patio looking towards the ocean
12 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
15 E Cabrillo BlvdNewly opened fish restaurant. Great choices, nice patio looking towards the ocean
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGood food and views of the Harbor.
On The Alley
117 Harbor WayFish Tacos to die for!
Pascucci
509 State StGreat Italian. Good Vibes and not too pricey
The Creekside Restaurant & Bar
4444 Hollister AveGood BBQ and an expansive patio.
Chase Bar & Grill
1012 State StA long standing local favorite for classic Italian
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music every night. sohosb.com for the calendar. Also serve great food if you want to eat prior to (or during) the show. There is a large outdoor patio which is a great place to mingle in between sets
58 locals recommend
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StLive music every night. sohosb.com for the calendar. Also serve great food if you want to eat prior to (or during) the show. There is a large outdoor patio which is a great place to mingle in between sets
Captain Fatty's Brewery
6489 Calle RealGood beer, food trucks. Very chill atmosphere
Sometimes they have live music. Jack Johnson has played here......
23 locals recommend
M Special Brewing Company
6860 Cortona DrSometimes they have live music. Jack Johnson has played here......
WIne tasting, brewery, art galleries. It's a funky mix of hipsters
41 locals recommend
Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray AveWIne tasting, brewery, art galleries. It's a funky mix of hipsters
EOS Lounge
500 Anacapa StIf you gotta dance this is the place
It's a cool bar with eclectic mix of music, furniture and patrons. Beer or wine only and sometimes their cc machine doesn't work. Bring cash!
17 locals recommend
Mercury Lounge
5871 Hollister AveIt's a cool bar with eclectic mix of music, furniture and patrons. Beer or wine only and sometimes their cc machine doesn't work. Bring cash!
This is THE place to watch soccer (football) especially if you're a Man Utd fan! Say hello to Raf
17 locals recommend
Press Room
15 E Ortega StThis is THE place to watch soccer (football) especially if you're a Man Utd fan! Say hello to Raf
Sightseeing
Go upstairs to the Mural Room and then continue up the tower to enjoy great views of downtown Santa Barbara, the mountains and the Ocean. Also it's free!
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StGo upstairs to the Mural Room and then continue up the tower to enjoy great views of downtown Santa Barbara, the mountains and the Ocean. Also it's free!
walk or drive onto the pier. Go fishing, visit the Sea Center or just walk around and soak in the view of the ocean. Turn to face land and you'll be staring at the beautiful hillsides of Santa Barbara. - The American Riviera!
135 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns Wharfwalk or drive onto the pier. Go fishing, visit the Sea Center or just walk around and soak in the view of the ocean. Turn to face land and you'll be staring at the beautiful hillsides of Santa Barbara. - The American Riviera!
The best whale watching company. Their boat is a jet powered catamaran which means it's a smooth ride and easy sailing. Whales are seen every month of the year. But the peak time is Feb-March
29 locals recommend
Condor Express Whale Watching
The best whale watching company. Their boat is a jet powered catamaran which means it's a smooth ride and easy sailing. Whales are seen every month of the year. But the peak time is Feb-March
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling can be fun. Bar food, big bar, generous and long lasting happy hour
29 locals recommend
Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
5925 Calle RealBowling can be fun. Bar food, big bar, generous and long lasting happy hour
usually have the latest movies. Close to restaurants like Hollister Brewing Company, The Big Kahuna and Starbuks!
8 locals recommend
Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas
7040 Market Pl Drusually have the latest movies. Close to restaurants like Hollister Brewing Company, The Big Kahuna and Starbuks!
Parks & Nature
San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve
1155 Via GaiteroIt's so close to our house
it's about a 4 mile roundtrip. at the turn around there are some benches with inspirational views of Santa Barbara and the ocean
34 locals recommend
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge Roadit's about a 4 mile roundtrip. at the turn around there are some benches with inspirational views of Santa Barbara and the ocean
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara StThere are beautiful gardens and a turtle pond
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdLotusland
Cold Spring RoadArts & Culture
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De La Guerra Stmuseum of the history of Santa Barbara.
re-constructed in the manner of the original adobe building. Fascinating historical view of how things were done.
23 locals recommend
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 E Canon Perdido Stre-constructed in the manner of the original adobe building. Fascinating historical view of how things were done.
This museum has lots of varied exhibits. From commercial diving to surfing to the history of tattoos, to the Chumash
21 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor WayThis museum has lots of varied exhibits. From commercial diving to surfing to the history of tattoos, to the Chumash
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StMuseum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
653 Paseo NuevoShopping
outdoor shopping mall. Restaurants too - Eureka Burger, California Pizza Kitchen
112 locals recommend
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo Nuevooutdoor shopping mall. Restaurants too - Eureka Burger, California Pizza Kitchen
sporting good store, food store, Starbucks, restaurants.
6 locals recommend
Five Points Shopping Center
3943 State Stsporting good store, food store, Starbucks, restaurants.
an outdoor mall featuring Macy's, Sears, Pottery Barn.
Islands Restaurant and Lure Restaurant are located here
25 locals recommend
La Cumbre Plaza
121 S Hope Avean outdoor mall featuring Macy's, Sears, Pottery Barn.
Islands Restaurant and Lure Restaurant are located here
Santa Barbara Aquatics
5822 Hollister AveIf you need any SCUBA or snorkeling gear, this is the spot to go
Do you need a swim suit or a wetsuit? Maybe just some sunscreen or a Santa Barbara Tee shirt.
8 locals recommend
Surf N Wear's The Beach House
10 State StDo you need a swim suit or a wetsuit? Maybe just some sunscreen or a Santa Barbara Tee shirt.