Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrAmazing sunsets, good food and on a beautiful beach!
Marmalade Cafe
3825 State StDaily specials, good ambiance and reasonably priced
Great Latin food in a beautiful setting. This one is a must!
11 locals recommend
1114 Craft House and Kitchen
1114 State StGreat Latin food in a beautiful setting. This one is a must!
Very festive place in a historic location. There are several wine tastings nearby, so you can have a glass of wine before dinner, or go for Margarita Mondays or Taco Tuesdays at the restaurant.
10 locals recommend
El Paseo Mexican Restaurant
813 Anacapa StVery festive place in a historic location. There are several wine tastings nearby, so you can have a glass of wine before dinner, or go for Margarita Mondays or Taco Tuesdays at the restaurant.
This is a very enjoyable restaurant and lounge. The cocktails are amazing! Sit at the bar for a casual meal, or in the main lounge for a relaxed dinner.
8 locals recommend
Cadiz Restaurant & Lounge
509 State StThis is a very enjoyable restaurant and lounge. The cocktails are amazing! Sit at the bar for a casual meal, or in the main lounge for a relaxed dinner.
Everything Else
Hendrys Beach
beautiful beach, dog friendly, and free parking!
Douglas Family Preserve
Wonderful walking trails
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StOrganic produce, very reasonable prices
Launderland
2636 De La Vina StClean, safe facility close to grocery stores
Bubbles N Beans Laundromat & Shoe Repair
Laundromat, Nearby and convenient
Entertainment & Activities
Elings Park
Great trails, beautiful views, dog friendly
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrWonderful zoo, and although small, has a lot to offer!
Beautiful park with gardens, pond, and a wonderful children's playground. Great spot for a picnic!
33 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara StBeautiful park with gardens, pond, and a wonderful children's playground. Great spot for a picnic!
Great park for hiking or strolling. It has a children's play area as well. There are benches if you want to have a picnic here.
18 locals recommend
Stevens Park
258 Canon DrGreat park for hiking or strolling. It has a children's play area as well. There are benches if you want to have a picnic here.
Great park across the street from the beach. There is a carousel that operates all year round, and also a play area for children.
27 locals recommend
Chase Palm Park
323 E Cabrillo BlvdGreat park across the street from the beach. There is a carousel that operates all year round, and also a play area for children.
Great place to take the family on the wharf.
43 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
211 Stearns WharfGreat place to take the family on the wharf.
Essentials
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdLocal, organic foods, fresh deli
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StLarge store, close to laundromat and restaurants
Arts & Culture
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De La Guerra StHistoric Santa Barbara
Beautiful, outdoor setting. Wonderful for adults and children alike
118 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolBeautiful, outdoor setting. Wonderful for adults and children alike
Historic and beautiful, this theater is a must see when visiting Santa Barbara. Enjoy a movie here!
84 locals recommend
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StHistoric and beautiful, this theater is a must see when visiting Santa Barbara. Enjoy a movie here!
Shopping
Great collection of art in a beautiful historic building
107 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StGreat collection of art in a beautiful historic building
Sightseeing
The famous and historic Courthouse offers free tours to visitors. Worth the trip!
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StThe famous and historic Courthouse offers free tours to visitors. Worth the trip!
East Beach
Pedestrian friendly, and great for sightseeing
Santa Barbara Public Market
Great place to browse, have a bite, or a glass of wine