Guidebook for Santa Barbara
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Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadIncredible gardens and history of an interesting woman.
Vedanta Society of Southern California
927 Ladera LnAmazing views and temple to visit with a great book store
Beautiful grounds... great for a drink and the Plow and Angel is nice for dinner. A bit on the picey side.
19 locals recommend
San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro LnBeautiful grounds... great for a drink and the Plow and Angel is nice for dinner. A bit on the picey side.
Pressed Juicery
1024 Coast Village RdGood place to get your green juice to start your day!!!!
Can't beat Trader Joe's for your wine and cheese as you enjoy a beach sunset, whilst staying at the Creekside cottage studio.
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StCan't beat Trader Joe's for your wine and cheese as you enjoy a beach sunset, whilst staying at the Creekside cottage studio.
Bonita
2330 Lillie AveFun clothing store.
Botanik
2329 Lillie AveWonderful home store.
Butterfly Beach
Nice beach, opposite the Biltmore Hotel. Nice area to bike.
Tecolote Book Shop
1470 E Valley RdA rare find... a village book store. Mary the owner is the best.
Harbor Way
Harbor WayYou can rent boats and kyacks here.
Williams-Sonoma
3835 State StGreat cooking store.
Lovely hotel, with great gardens and a nice place for breakfast or lunch or dinner or an evening drink.
31 locals recommend
Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel DrLovely hotel, with great gardens and a nice place for breakfast or lunch or dinner or an evening drink.
Shopping
I am a docent here and we have the best collection of art for such a small museum. I can get you free passes to visit too. Just ask me.
107 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StI am a docent here and we have the best collection of art for such a small museum. I can get you free passes to visit too. Just ask me.
Great coffee and salads and a place to see some of the rich and famous and you people watch.
27 locals recommend
Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro RdGreat coffee and salads and a place to see some of the rich and famous and you people watch.
Incredible artifacts imported from Bali and Indonesia and Nepal. Just a wonderful experience to visit this place.
14 locals recommend
The Sacred Space
2594 Lillie AveIncredible artifacts imported from Bali and Indonesia and Nepal. Just a wonderful experience to visit this place.
William Laman Furniture Garden Antiques
1496 E Valley RdNice home store.
Imagine
1470 E Valley RdWonderful gifts and folk art pieces.
Maison K
1253 Coast Village RdDelightful home goods and clothing
Fun and artful home goods store with a deli and clothing store right next door.
Upstairs at Pierre Lafond
516 San Ysidro RdFun and artful home goods store with a deli and clothing store right next door.
Johnny Was
1159 Coast Village RdI love these clothes.... check it out so fun!!
Daniel Gibbings
1143 Coast Village RdAmazing and artistic jewelry.
Porch
2346 Lillie AvenueWonderful home goods store and garden store.
The Blue Door
4 E Yanonali StFantastic antiques and in a fun setting.
Fun store to tap into your spirituality needs and tarot card readings too.
8 locals recommend
Paradise Found
17 E Anapamu StFun store to tap into your spirituality needs and tarot card readings too.
Homestead Antiques & Trading
943 Linden AveA great place to wander and get lost in.
Food Scene
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley RdGreat Italian food, and so close to our house.
Los Arroyos Downtown Mexican Restaurant
14 W Figueroa StReally good Mexican food.
The French Press
1101 State StGreat coffee!!
You cannot beat this ice-cream... it is amazing!! So fresh and homemade.
11 locals recommend
Rori’s Artisanal Creamery
1024 Coast Village RdYou cannot beat this ice-cream... it is amazing!! So fresh and homemade.
Serves the best naturally-leavened, Neapolitian-style pizza. You can order to go and take it to the beach for a wonderful sunset.
32 locals recommend
Bettina
1014 Coast Village RdServes the best naturally-leavened, Neapolitian-style pizza. You can order to go and take it to the beach for a wonderful sunset.
Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveVery upscale home goods store and good coffee and breakfasts.
Chocolate Maya
15 W Gutierrez StBest handmade chocolates in town.
You won't be sorry you chose your bread here. It is the best!! Tyr the Hygae buns!!
10 locals recommend
Oat Bakery
5 W Haley StYou won't be sorry you chose your bread here. It is the best!! Tyr the Hygae buns!!
It is like being in back in a european cheese store visiting here. So fun and everything is amazing!!!
14 locals recommend
C'est Cheese
825 Santa Barbara StIt is like being in back in a european cheese store visiting here. So fun and everything is amazing!!!
Paradise Cafe
702 Anacapa StSanta Barbara classic and a great burger can be had here!!!
The Daisy
1221 State StEverything is fresh and delicious and made with love here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village RdReally good Mexican food.
Stella Mare's
50 Los Patos WayLove this place.... great atmosphere and nice food.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StAmazing food.... recommend getting a reservation here!!
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayThe Best clam chowder and great views
Cava Restaurant & Bar
1212 Coast Village RdNice outdoor patio and good food.
Lovely for a sunset drink.
New hotel with a Malibu Farms restaurant and great views of the Miramar Beach and good sunsets.
You can get a day pass to use the pool facilites.
20 locals recommend
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson LnNew hotel with a Malibu Farms restaurant and great views of the Miramar Beach and good sunsets.
You can get a day pass to use the pool facilites.
Best croissants in town!!!
The best croissants in town, made the french way!11 Only 3 mins away by car!!! You cannot go wrong here with any of there food.
13 locals recommend
Renauds Bakery
1187 Coast Village RdThe best croissants in town, made the french way!11 Only 3 mins away by car!!! You cannot go wrong here with any of there food.
wonderful brunch place.
Very popular on the weekends for a great breakfast. Close by and has the best lemon bars!!
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdVery popular on the weekends for a great breakfast. Close by and has the best lemon bars!!