Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Drinks & Nightlife
College-style stick to the floor. Beer pong, cornhole, ping pong, pool, good beer on tap. A local SBCC watering hole!
18 locals recommend
The Neighborhood Bar & Grill
235 W Montecito StCollege-style stick to the floor. Beer pong, cornhole, ping pong, pool, good beer on tap. A local SBCC watering hole!
THE swing dancing destination on Saturday nights! Live music runs from 7:30-10:30, and it's always a lively crowd with a great vibe.
23 locals recommend
The James Joyce
513 State StTHE swing dancing destination on Saturday nights! Live music runs from 7:30-10:30, and it's always a lively crowd with a great vibe.
The Good Lion
1212 State StBest. Cocktails. In town. Period.
Classic American brewing, totally hipster, but you should stop in for a pint.
84 locals recommend
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StClassic American brewing, totally hipster, but you should stop in for a pint.
Cash only, stick to the floor, but certainly a grungy local spot. Wear jeans and nothing fancier!
16 locals recommend
Elsies Tavern
117 W De La Guerra StCash only, stick to the floor, but certainly a grungy local spot. Wear jeans and nothing fancier!
Food Scene
The best cup of coffee in town happens to be walking distance. Beware of the State Street Blend, it errs on the side of Adderall than coffee.
40 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley StThe best cup of coffee in town happens to be walking distance. Beware of the State Street Blend, it errs on the side of Adderall than coffee.
Asian Fusion, get a bunch of plates as this spot serves it family-style. Expensive but every plate is delicious.
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StAsian Fusion, get a bunch of plates as this spot serves it family-style. Expensive but every plate is delicious.
You gotta go breakfast here, theres nothing obstructing your view of the surf except a few beach goers and their dogs.
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrYou gotta go breakfast here, theres nothing obstructing your view of the surf except a few beach goers and their dogs.
Get the oysters rockefeller, there will always be a wait but have a seat at the downstairs bar and enjoy watching the boats drift in the harbor
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGet the oysters rockefeller, there will always be a wait but have a seat at the downstairs bar and enjoy watching the boats drift in the harbor
Sightseeing
Fishing! Restuarants! Wine Tasting! Walk down here to see a ton of interesting people. You might catch a couple of local teenagers jumping off the pier!
135 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfFishing! Restuarants! Wine Tasting! Walk down here to see a ton of interesting people. You might catch a couple of local teenagers jumping off the pier!
Entertainment & Activities
Sometimes there is a pirate on the roof who will tell you his sea stories
21 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor WaySometimes there is a pirate on the roof who will tell you his sea stories
Arts & Culture
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StTHE most incredible music venue in town.
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StCute spot right off State
The Granada Theatre
1214 State StTotally beautiful, old school theatre
Everything Else
Beautiful architecture and you can't miss the Sunken Gardens
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBeautiful architecture and you can't miss the Sunken Gardens