Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Delicious and healthy Acai bowls and smoothies. To be honest, their food is fairly addictive! Visit the menu at http://www.backyardbowls.com/acai_bowls.html
37 locals recommend
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor WayDelicious and healthy Acai bowls and smoothies. To be honest, their food is fairly addictive! Visit the menu at http://www.backyardbowls.com/acai_bowls.html
Where the locals get coffee, settle in to read the newspaper, or browse the online version of their favorite periodical. GREAT coffee and espresso.
40 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley StWhere the locals get coffee, settle in to read the newspaper, or browse the online version of their favorite periodical. GREAT coffee and espresso.
This is the only place in town where my European friends will buy bread, that says a lot, doesn't it? The menu for eating in includes omelets, cold and hot grilled sandwiches, and salads.
42 locals recommend
D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StThis is the only place in town where my European friends will buy bread, that says a lot, doesn't it? The menu for eating in includes omelets, cold and hot grilled sandwiches, and salads.
Outdoor fireplace, tasty margaritas, excellent fresh Mexican cuisine. And only one block to get there!
10 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina
330 State StreetOutdoor fireplace, tasty margaritas, excellent fresh Mexican cuisine. And only one block to get there!
Their tag line is "reminiscent of things Thai" which is to say that they've added their own "spin" to many classics. VERY fresh ingredients, and lots of vegetarian choices.
12 locals recommend
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State StTheir tag line is "reminiscent of things Thai" which is to say that they've added their own "spin" to many classics. VERY fresh ingredients, and lots of vegetarian choices.
Classic healthy food restaurant with many locations in the Santa Barbara area. Salads, soups, sandwiches, and hot entrees like you would make at home if you had so many fresh ingredients.
34 locals recommend
Natural Cafe
508 State StClassic healthy food restaurant with many locations in the Santa Barbara area. Salads, soups, sandwiches, and hot entrees like you would make at home if you had so many fresh ingredients.
A Santa Barbara milestone since 1928, and VERY popular among tourists and locals alike. Traditional steakhouse with a diverse menu. See their website at http://www.joescafesb.com
84 locals recommend
Joe's Cafe
536 State StA Santa Barbara milestone since 1928, and VERY popular among tourists and locals alike. Traditional steakhouse with a diverse menu. See their website at http://www.joescafesb.com
Authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans and the American South. Insanely popular … and really fun as well. http://palacegrill.com
38 locals recommend
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StAuthentic Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans and the American South. Insanely popular … and really fun as well. http://palacegrill.com
Hands down, the locals' favorite classic Italian restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. Just opened Ca'Dario Pizzeria a few doors down which has gluten free crusts, yes!
40 locals recommend
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StHands down, the locals' favorite classic Italian restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. Just opened Ca'Dario Pizzeria a few doors down which has gluten free crusts, yes!
Gourmet take-out or eat-in. Lots of vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Open throughout the day. Excellent breakfasts, free wifi.
29 locals recommend
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa StGourmet take-out or eat-in. Lots of vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Open throughout the day. Excellent breakfasts, free wifi.
Everything Else
One of Santa Barbara's *most* beloved yoga studios. See their listings at www.yogasoup.com
30 locals recommend
Yoga Soup
28 Parker WayOne of Santa Barbara's *most* beloved yoga studios. See their listings at www.yogasoup.com
Shopping
World-class shopping in an approachable, charming mall reminiscent of the streets of an old Spanish village. Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's.
112 locals recommend
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo NuevoWorld-class shopping in an approachable, charming mall reminiscent of the streets of an old Spanish village. Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's.