Guidebook for Goleta
Food Scene
Noodle City
5869 Hollister AveThis is the best Vietnamese food (Pho) in all of Santa Barbara
This is one of my favorite burger joints in Santa Barbara - located in Old Town Goleta, just blocks from the house.
The Habit burgers taste just like a backyard burger grilled at home.
27 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
628 State StThis is one of my favorite burger joints in Santa Barbara - located in Old Town Goleta, just blocks from the house.
The Habit burgers taste just like a backyard burger grilled at home.
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StBest Mexican restaurant in Santa Barbara.
Best deli in Santa Barbara, located around the corner from the place. Multiple locations throughout Santa Barbara.
35 locals recommend
South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala StBest deli in Santa Barbara, located around the corner from the place. Multiple locations throughout Santa Barbara.
Great restaurant that is locally owned and close to the unit. This restaurant boasts a healthy and local menu. One of my favorites.
6 locals recommend
Goodland Kitchen and Market
231 South Magnolia AveGreat restaurant that is locally owned and close to the unit. This restaurant boasts a healthy and local menu. One of my favorites.
Excellent restaurant and bar. The hotel was recently updated and has a hip vibe. Delicious food and mixed drinks.
13 locals recommend
Kimpton Goodland
5650 Calle RealExcellent restaurant and bar. The hotel was recently updated and has a hip vibe. Delicious food and mixed drinks.
In-N-Out Burger
4865 Calle RealThe best.
A local treat - excellent food, ambiance, and downtown scene.
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StA local treat - excellent food, ambiance, and downtown scene.
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa StA gem within the "Funk Zone" in downtown Santa Barbara. Great food.
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayExcellent sea food.
Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala StExcellent breakfast / brunch joint very close to the condo.
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StGreat breakfast / brunch location.
The French Press
1101 State StExcellent coffee spot.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StSome of the best coffee in town.
Coffee Cat
1201 Anacapa StHip location and great coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mercury Lounge, aka "the merc" is a locals hangout and a true gem. The ambiance is set with a dimly lit interior, several couches, a pool table, and a comfy back patio with lots of plants.
17 locals recommend
Mercury Lounge
5871 Hollister AveThe Mercury Lounge, aka "the merc" is a locals hangout and a true gem. The ambiance is set with a dimly lit interior, several couches, a pool table, and a comfy back patio with lots of plants.
The Imperial Lounge
320 S Kellogg AveGreat local bar very close to the house.
The locals dance club. If you like to go out and drink, this is the club that you'll most likely end the night at.
29 locals recommend
Wildcat
15 W Ortega StThe locals dance club. If you like to go out and drink, this is the club that you'll most likely end the night at.
Blush Restaurant + Lounge
630 State StreetBar and Restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara
Local brewing company - great beers. Located in the very popular "Funk Zone" in downtown Santa Barbara.
84 locals recommend
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StLocal brewing company - great beers. Located in the very popular "Funk Zone" in downtown Santa Barbara.
Press Room
15 E Ortega StSmall locals bar in downtown Santa Barbara
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StGrocery store close to the condo