Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Places to Grab a Drink
On Stearn's Wharf - Gorgeous views of the ocean, marina and mountains. Beautiful tasting room, great wine, nine people. We like it so much here we are members.
43 locals recommend
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfOn Stearn's Wharf - Gorgeous views of the ocean, marina and mountains. Beautiful tasting room, great wine, nine people. We like it so much here we are members.
Funk zone tasting room in an old dive shop. Very eclectic and laid back atmosphere. Often times have pop up food or DJs.
43 locals recommend
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa StFunk zone tasting room in an old dive shop. Very eclectic and laid back atmosphere. Often times have pop up food or DJs.
Piano bar - loud and rowdy but super fun if you're in the mood for it or celebrating something.
30 locals recommend
The Red Piano
519 State StPiano bar - loud and rowdy but super fun if you're in the mood for it or celebrating something.
Best cocktails in town. Great atmosphere and fantastic tasting drinks.
65 locals recommend
The Good Lion
1212 State StBest cocktails in town. Great atmosphere and fantastic tasting drinks.
Awesome local brewery with an amazing mission. Owned and run by a father-daughter team. State street patio seating!
7 locals recommend
Night Lizard Brewing Company
607 State StAwesome local brewery with an amazing mission. Owned and run by a father-daughter team. State street patio seating!
It's on the pricy/fancy side but great for a relaxing brunch or to grab a cocktail with a gorgeous view.
45 locals recommend
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlIt's on the pricy/fancy side but great for a relaxing brunch or to grab a cocktail with a gorgeous view.
Beaches
Here's an overview of our favorite Santa Barbara beaches.
Awesome off-leash dog beach with beautiful bluffs. Boathouse is a great restaurant here, but be prepared, there is often times a wait.
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
Awesome off-leash dog beach with beautiful bluffs. Boathouse is a great restaurant here, but be prepared, there is often times a wait.
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StClosest beach to our place, great for volleyball.
Close to Stearn's Wharf and downtown. Surf, kayak and other beach rentals. Near Sambo's diner.
13 locals recommend
West Beach
Close to Stearn's Wharf and downtown. Surf, kayak and other beach rentals. Near Sambo's diner.
One of the most convenient beaches - with Shoreline Cafe, bathrooms, easy parking and a chill atmosphere. We like to take the bocce set and play beach bocce here.
59 locals recommend
Leadbetter Beach
One of the most convenient beaches - with Shoreline Cafe, bathrooms, easy parking and a chill atmosphere. We like to take the bocce set and play beach bocce here.
Sightseeing
Definitely check out the courthouse, only takes 20 minutes to walk through, head to the top of the clock tower to get a great view of Santa Barbara.
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StDefinitely check out the courthouse, only takes 20 minutes to walk through, head to the top of the clock tower to get a great view of Santa Barbara.
This is a hidden gem of a park, with a short but gorgeous drive up the Riviera and incredible views. Bring a picnic!
31 locals recommend
Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdThis is a hidden gem of a park, with a short but gorgeous drive up the Riviera and incredible views. Bring a picnic!
Entertainment & Activities
If you're adventurous take a one day paragliding class, you'll be gald you did. A few hours of learning in the morning then some "flying" with ocean views in the mid-day. $200 and worth every penny. No previous experience needed.
7 locals recommend
Eagle Paragliding
Cliff DriveIf you're adventurous take a one day paragliding class, you'll be gald you did. A few hours of learning in the morning then some "flying" with ocean views in the mid-day. $200 and worth every penny. No previous experience needed.
Super chill, easy to grab a paddleboard and head out in the marina and beyond. You can cruise out to the buoys and see some sea lions sunning themselves.
33 locals recommend
Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor WaySuper chill, easy to grab a paddleboard and head out in the marina and beyond. You can cruise out to the buoys and see some sea lions sunning themselves.
Great walk in massage spot. Really reasonably priced, you leave your clothes on and can do a full body or foot massage. Super relaxing.
Relaxing Station
521 State StGreat walk in massage spot. Really reasonably priced, you leave your clothes on and can do a full body or foot massage. Super relaxing.
This is a really special private estate (now trust) with plants that have been imported from all over the world. It does require reservations so call ahead. Very scenic and relaxing.
61 locals recommend
Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadThis is a really special private estate (now trust) with plants that have been imported from all over the world. It does require reservations so call ahead. Very scenic and relaxing.
Something For Everyone!
These locations host various businesses with food and drink options.
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StThere is something for everyone at the public market!
Corazon Cocina (food)
Captain Fattys (wine, beer and cider)
7 locals recommend
The Project - Corazon Cocina & Taproom
214 State StCorazon Cocina (food)
Captain Fattys (wine, beer and cider)
Shaker Mill (cocktails)
Cubaneo (cuban food)
Modern Times (brewery with great patio)
8 locals recommend
Shaker Mill
418 State StShaker Mill (cocktails)
Cubaneo (cuban food)
Modern Times (brewery with great patio)