Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrIt's a quick walk here in the morning if you like Starbucks (I do!)
Love this place for breakfast or lunch! They also have incredible cupcakes :)
39 locals recommend
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StLove this place for breakfast or lunch! They also have incredible cupcakes :)
The most amazing italian food, perfect for a nice dinner out or a drink before a show.
40 locals recommend
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StThe most amazing italian food, perfect for a nice dinner out or a drink before a show.
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StGreat food, great drinks, great atmosphere.
They have awesome food and drinks, a perfect place to have a casual dinner.
8 locals recommend
Benchmark Eatery
1201 State StThey have awesome food and drinks, a perfect place to have a casual dinner.
Lots of restaurants (thai, ice cream, etc,) It's a market full of interesting things, definitely worth checking out.
77 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StLots of restaurants (thai, ice cream, etc,) It's a market full of interesting things, definitely worth checking out.
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetFancy french restaurant- amazing food. Love this place!
Coffee Cat
1201 Anacapa StGreat little coffee shop across from the courthouse :)
This is a classic SB coffee shop for the state street people watching and the hip coffee drinkers.
25 locals recommend
The French Press
1101 State StThis is a classic SB coffee shop for the state street people watching and the hip coffee drinkers.
Peet's Coffee
1131 State StreetIf you love peet's strong delicious coffee, then you will love this.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Good Lion
1212 State StA very happening bar in town, it's new and hip.
Shopping
I love this store, uplifting and positive vibes. Lots of spiritual books and things. Always makes me happy to go here.
8 locals recommend
Paradise Found
17 E Anapamu StI love this store, uplifting and positive vibes. Lots of spiritual books and things. Always makes me happy to go here.
Sightseeing
Beautiful to see, if you go up to the top (which is free) you can see the whole city and ocean. Love it!
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBeautiful to see, if you go up to the top (which is free) you can see the whole city and ocean. Love it!
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara StIt's peaceful and nice to walk in. Also it's just down the street.
Everything Else
This park is the best, you can go watch turtles and ducks. You can meditate there, read a book, lay on the grass, or just walk around. It will lift your spirit and make you feel happy.
33 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara StThis park is the best, you can go watch turtles and ducks. You can meditate there, read a book, lay on the grass, or just walk around. It will lift your spirit and make you feel happy.
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StA great yoga studio to try while you are in town
Divinitree Yoga Studio - Santa Barbara
25 E De La Guerra StOne of my fave yoga studios- great people and classes
Power of Your Om
1221 State StSmall little studio with lovely people
Big green expansive park, perfect for a stroll at the end of the day or a mid-day meditation.
13 locals recommend
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara StBig green expansive park, perfect for a stroll at the end of the day or a mid-day meditation.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StMy local grocery store
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StOther location for groceries