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Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
California 154It's walking distance from our house!
Food Scene
The menu is packed with southern-influenced dishes set in a funky, beachy space. Great for brunch!
17 locals recommend
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StThe menu is packed with southern-influenced dishes set in a funky, beachy space. Great for brunch!
Score a seat at this fun brunch spot and enjoy incredible biscuits, egg dishes, and more. It also has a dog-friendly patio.
39 locals recommend
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StScore a seat at this fun brunch spot and enjoy incredible biscuits, egg dishes, and more. It also has a dog-friendly patio.
Cute little brunch spot with great baked goods. Reasonably priced and convenient.
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdCute little brunch spot with great baked goods. Reasonably priced and convenient.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an 1860's stage coach stop voted best place for a romantic getaway in California. It's also close to our house and perfect stop on the way to wine tasting!
101 locals recommend
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdServing breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an 1860's stage coach stop voted best place for a romantic getaway in California. It's also close to our house and perfect stop on the way to wine tasting!
The best oceanfront dining in Santa Barbara. Laidback and lowkey, make a reservation on the patio. Also great for happy hour. Hendry's is a dog-friendly beach!
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrThe best oceanfront dining in Santa Barbara. Laidback and lowkey, make a reservation on the patio. Also great for happy hour. Hendry's is a dog-friendly beach!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StBecause produce. And cheese.
Best decent grocery store near our house. Convenient to both the 101 and 154.
32 locals recommend
Vons
163 S Turnpike RdBest decent grocery store near our house. Convenient to both the 101 and 154.
Sightseeing
Officially called the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the Ellwood Mesa is a great place to spend a morning hiking and exploring rolling easy terrain on cliffs over a beautiful beach.
14 locals recommend
Ellwood Mesa
Cannon Green DriveOfficially called the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the Ellwood Mesa is a great place to spend a morning hiking and exploring rolling easy terrain on cliffs over a beautiful beach.