Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StGreat Sushi and Asian inspired small plates.
Good food and drinks. Nice patio with heaters and live South American inspired live music. A little expensive for Mexican food but the atmosphere is worth it.
48 locals recommend
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StGood food and drinks. Nice patio with heaters and live South American inspired live music. A little expensive for Mexican food but the atmosphere is worth it.
Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrEveryone needs a Starbucks
Small neighborhood cafe....sort of a greasy spoon I suppose but solid breakfast joint for sure.
7 locals recommend
Judge For Yourself Cafe
1218 Santa Barbara StSmall neighborhood cafe....sort of a greasy spoon I suppose but solid breakfast joint for sure.
One of the very best restaurants in Santa Barbara. Book ahead!
58 locals recommend
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetOne of the very best restaurants in Santa Barbara. Book ahead!
Authentic Italian pizza in an attractive setting. Although you can book through Open Table the fine print says it's not really a reservation but a "top of the list" position when you arrive.
10 locals recommend
Olio Pizzeria & Cafe
8075 W 3rd StAuthentic Italian pizza in an attractive setting. Although you can book through Open Table the fine print says it's not really a reservation but a "top of the list" position when you arrive.
I have not eaten at the cafe although it appears to be a simple and charming place. The bakery area has cupcakes and coffee...that I can say are quite good.
39 locals recommend
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StI have not eaten at the cafe although it appears to be a simple and charming place. The bakery area has cupcakes and coffee...that I can say are quite good.
Small bistro in a Victorian Era hotel (The Upham). Indoor and veranda seating. Great for Lunch or Dinner.
Louie's California Bistro
1404 De La Vina StSmall bistro in a Victorian Era hotel (The Upham). Indoor and veranda seating. Great for Lunch or Dinner.
Everything Else
Santa Barbara Yoga Center
32 E Micheltorena StGood classes...easy walking distance.
Family run market for all your last minute needs. So convenient too!
11 locals recommend
Riviera Market
416 E Micheltorena StFamily run market for all your last minute needs. So convenient too!
Sightseeing
Be sure to go up in the clock tower here. Nice view and it's free.
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBe sure to go up in the clock tower here. Nice view and it's free.
It's not called the "Queen of the Missions" for nothing. Don't miss the rose garden across the street.
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StIt's not called the "Queen of the Missions" for nothing. Don't miss the rose garden across the street.
Everyone calls it Alice Keck Park....but Park was actually her last name! Nice to stroll through and enjoy the gardens and small lake.
35 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensEveryone calls it Alice Keck Park....but Park was actually her last name! Nice to stroll through and enjoy the gardens and small lake.
Arts & Culture
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StNice outdoor concert venue. www.sbbowl.com
Entertainment & Activities
Kids World
1400 Santa Barbara StWonderful playground with castles and forts for kids.