Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Arts & Culture
One of the finest venues on the west coast for theater, symphony, opera and dance performance.
55 locals recommend
The Granada Theatre
1214 State StOne of the finest venues on the west coast for theater, symphony, opera and dance performance.
Comprises 27,000 works of art – an art museum of magnitude and quality more commonly found in cities eight times the size of Santa Barbara
107 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StComprises 27,000 works of art – an art museum of magnitude and quality more commonly found in cities eight times the size of Santa Barbara
A Blue Whale skeleton outside. Fun exhibits.
118 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolA Blue Whale skeleton outside. Fun exhibits.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De La Guerra StFood Scene
Arigato Sushi
1225 State Stmy favorite sushi spot
Great location, great seafood! An old established restaurant that continues to serve up wonderful food. Walk out on the breakwater while you wait for your table.
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGreat location, great seafood! An old established restaurant that continues to serve up wonderful food. Walk out on the breakwater while you wait for your table.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido Stgreat coffee. wifi. locals.
C'est Cheese
825 Santa Barbara Stgreat breakfast
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State Stgreat breakfast
Opal
1325 State StVery nice dinner spot with great food.
Breakfast Culture Club
711 Chapala StCa' Dario
37 E Victoria StCozy, great food, excellent wine selection.
Sightseeing
because its the Mission. take a tour. picnic across the street in the Rose Garden.
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna Stbecause its the Mission. take a tour. picnic across the street in the Rose Garden.
Go up in the clock tower for a view all around Santa Barbara.
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StGo up in the clock tower for a view all around Santa Barbara.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful. Pond with koi and turtles. Interesting plants.
A sweet spot for a walk or a picnic.
35 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensBeautiful. Pond with koi and turtles. Interesting plants.
A sweet spot for a walk or a picnic.
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioBeautiful roses. Historic Old Mission.
great place to take a longer walk, see beautiful native plants, walk in the redwoods
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rdgreat place to take a longer walk, see beautiful native plants, walk in the redwoods
Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring Trailone of my favorite hiking trails
Arroyo Burro Beach Park station
2981 Cliff Drfavorite beach for getting away from it all.
Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus Lanebest beach for a swim and a tan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Often have great live music and strong drinks. An outdoor area for a breath of air or to cool off from dancing.
58 locals recommend
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StOften have great live music and strong drinks. An outdoor area for a breath of air or to cool off from dancing.
best spot for sunset glass of something and maybe a beach walk too.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Drbest spot for sunset glass of something and maybe a beach walk too.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StMesa Produce
2036 Cliff Drfresh, locally grown produce
Shopping
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs Rdlots of organic stuff, good selection