Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Voted BEST vegan restaurant in the entire state of California
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrVoted BEST vegan restaurant in the entire state of California
It's the most authentic California-Mexican food in town. Portions are huge, so you'll have leftovers for lunch.
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StIt's the most authentic California-Mexican food in town. Portions are huge, so you'll have leftovers for lunch.
It's a hot local place to eat really healthy California-style food
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Natural Cafe
508 State StIt's a hot local place to eat really healthy California-style food
The best local cupcakes (they even have vegan and gluten free), great local coffee, excellent sandwiches and breakfast items. Plus, a really cute back patio to sit and eat
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Crushcakes and Cafe
5392 Hollister AveThe best local cupcakes (they even have vegan and gluten free), great local coffee, excellent sandwiches and breakfast items. Plus, a really cute back patio to sit and eat
Even if you don't eat here, there are 5 other places to eat on the harbor. More importantly, walk to the end of the harbor and see the city of SB from out in the middle of the ocean. Perfect pic location.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
The Harbor Restaurant
210 Stearns WharfEven if you don't eat here, there are 5 other places to eat on the harbor. More importantly, walk to the end of the harbor and see the city of SB from out in the middle of the ocean. Perfect pic location.
Shopping
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StEasy food items on the go and healthy food shopping
From the ocean and all the way up to Victoria Street, State Street can keep you busy for an entire day. Food, shopping, museum, pretty photo ops, etc.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
State Street
State StreetFrom the ocean and all the way up to Victoria Street, State Street can keep you busy for an entire day. Food, shopping, museum, pretty photo ops, etc.
Parks & Nature
This is where locals go. You won't likely see any tourists. It takes a 20-minute walk and you go down/up really steep stairs...but worth it.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
More Mesa Beach
This is where locals go. You won't likely see any tourists. It takes a 20-minute walk and you go down/up really steep stairs...but worth it.
It's a 4-mile round trip walk under tons of old beautiful trees. Drive to the right as you enter and drive ALL the way to the very, very end. Park and find trail that goes along dog park.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Tuckers Grove Park
4800 Cathedral Oaks RdIt's a 4-mile round trip walk under tons of old beautiful trees. Drive to the right as you enter and drive ALL the way to the very, very end. Park and find trail that goes along dog park.
One side is the dog park right on the beach and the other side is for humans without dogs. Restaurant right on the beach! Plus, the Douglass Family Preserve is a great 30-minute hike.
155 yerel halk öneriyor
Hendrys Plajı
One side is the dog park right on the beach and the other side is for humans without dogs. Restaurant right on the beach! Plus, the Douglass Family Preserve is a great 30-minute hike.
Essentials
Vons
163 S Turnpike RdOne of the best places to get basic food items
CVS
2973 State StGet medication, beauty supplies, pharmaceutical items here
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take a typical HOT yoga class. Mats are rented for $1 (or borrow mine). Bring water and a towel.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StGreat place to take a typical HOT yoga class. Mats are rented for $1 (or borrow mine). Bring water and a towel.
Arts & Culture
Although it's a legal and fully operational courthouse, it's stunning! Go the the very top for a free view of the entire city. Get there before 4:00
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Barbara California County Yüksek Mahkemesi
1100 Anacapa StAlthough it's a legal and fully operational courthouse, it's stunning! Go the the very top for a free view of the entire city. Get there before 4:00
Drinks & Nightlife
You will find people from ages 21-75 enjoying the live piano playing each night starting at 8:00. Generally a charge of $5-$10 to enter. This is to keep college kids out and push for a more responsible crowd.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
The Red Piano
519 State StYou will find people from ages 21-75 enjoying the live piano playing each night starting at 8:00. Generally a charge of $5-$10 to enter. This is to keep college kids out and push for a more responsible crowd.