Casa Dulce in the Upper Riviera
Food scene
Great local food with smoked brisket and excellent fish options. Service is incredible.
Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido StSuper location in funk zone, great service and food is top notch! So so tasty , my new favorite
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StSuper location in funk zone, great service and food is top notch! So so tasty , my new favorite
Inside a public market with the yummiest noodles and all sorts of gluten free and vegan options. Good casual place
21 locals recommend
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria StInside a public market with the yummiest noodles and all sorts of gluten free and vegan options. Good casual place
Make a reservation to taste here, only 5 minutes away in downtown SB. High quality and delicious wines
Sanguis
8 Ashley AveMake a reservation to taste here, only 5 minutes away in downtown SB. High quality and delicious wines
excellent Middle Eastern food, outdoor dining is seated at round tables with individual fire pits. Their babaganoush is the BEST. $$
57 locals recommend
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido Stexcellent Middle Eastern food, outdoor dining is seated at round tables with individual fire pits. Their babaganoush is the BEST. $$
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas Styummy mexican food and friendly staff. Casual
Milk & Honey
30 W Anapamu StIncredible tapas
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StUnbelievable sushi!
We went here to celebrate our anniversary and the food was excellent, service amazing! On the pricier side so good for a nice event.
58 locals recommend
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetWe went here to celebrate our anniversary and the food was excellent, service amazing! On the pricier side so good for a nice event.
This is an excellent vegan restaurant. Even if you aren't vegan the food is so so good. We had almost one of everything and the service was super helpful.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's
1198 Coast Village RdThis is an excellent vegan restaurant. Even if you aren't vegan the food is so so good. We had almost one of everything and the service was super helpful.
Incredible service with delicious food in Montecito. A but pricier but worth it!
61 locals recommend
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdIncredible service with delicious food in Montecito. A but pricier but worth it!
Incredibly tasty wood fired pizzas in a strip mall in Montecito. One of the best pizzas I've had. The summer peach, mushroom and burrata are excellent. Vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options available
32 locals recommend
Bettina
1014 Coast Village RdIncredibly tasty wood fired pizzas in a strip mall in Montecito. One of the best pizzas I've had. The summer peach, mushroom and burrata are excellent. Vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options available
Southeast asian food on downtown State Street. Green papaya salad, crispy rice & tofu with broccolini are amazing!
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StSoutheast asian food on downtown State Street. Green papaya salad, crispy rice & tofu with broccolini are amazing!
Used to be a fun nighttime spot for me while at UCSB. I now discovered they have good food in addition to drinks. We went for brunch and very tasty.
84 locals recommend
Joe's Cafe
536 State StUsed to be a fun nighttime spot for me while at UCSB. I now discovered they have good food in addition to drinks. We went for brunch and very tasty.
Great coffee house with yummy avocado toast and hibiscus iced tea as well!
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat coffee house with yummy avocado toast and hibiscus iced tea as well!
I love this coffee place, maybe my favorite in SB. Reminds me of a coffeehouse in Europe. They also have a lot of grocery items like flour, gluten free brownie mix, oat milk, wine and various knick knacks
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StI love this coffee place, maybe my favorite in SB. Reminds me of a coffeehouse in Europe. They also have a lot of grocery items like flour, gluten free brownie mix, oat milk, wine and various knick knacks
Very nice restaurant right on the waterfront north of the wharf. The tuna cones are delicious, wonderful service, wine list and food was top notch. Great for a nicer night out.
45 locals recommend
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo BlvdVery nice restaurant right on the waterfront north of the wharf. The tuna cones are delicious, wonderful service, wine list and food was top notch. Great for a nicer night out.
I would say one of the best Mexican restaurants on State Street hands down. Delicious cocktails and all sorts of tacos and yummy food.
21 locals recommend
Sandbar
514 State StI would say one of the best Mexican restaurants on State Street hands down. Delicious cocktails and all sorts of tacos and yummy food.
Wonderful brunch place. Great vegan options as well as non, everything is fresh and great juices too!
8 locals recommend
Goat Tree
36 State StWonderful brunch place. Great vegan options as well as non, everything is fresh and great juices too!
Sightseeing
A favorite beach which in Montecito. It is public yet also has the Rosewood Hotel on the sand
13 locals recommend
Miramar Beach
Miramar BeachA favorite beach which in Montecito. It is public yet also has the Rosewood Hotel on the sand
Across from the four seasons Biltmore in Montecito. Beautiful lounge with bar open to the public. Great ocean views and live music some times. This is a perfect beach for kids, running, walking or swimming. We see seals every time and even dolphins most of the time.
145 locals recommend
Butterfly Beach
Across from the four seasons Biltmore in Montecito. Beautiful lounge with bar open to the public. Great ocean views and live music some times. This is a perfect beach for kids, running, walking or swimming. We see seals every time and even dolphins most of the time.
Wonderful sunset sail cruises every afternoon from the SB Harbor; wine and beer available for purchase on the boat (not great selection though). Dolphins usually always make an appearance and sometimes even whales
11 locals recommend
Double Dolphin Cruises
302 W Cabrillo BlvdWonderful sunset sail cruises every afternoon from the SB Harbor; wine and beer available for purchase on the boat (not great selection though). Dolphins usually always make an appearance and sometimes even whales
Day trips to the channel islands where you can kayak and explore. They head out of Ventura Harbor and are friends of my college roommate so have a high recommendation.
33 locals recommend
Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrDay trips to the channel islands where you can kayak and explore. They head out of Ventura Harbor and are friends of my college roommate so have a high recommendation.
We did a really fun canoe trip with a guide in Stearns wharf! Went all through the area with cool tips
40 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
32 E Haley StWe did a really fun canoe trip with a guide in Stearns wharf! Went all through the area with cool tips
Leadbetter Beach
Great beach for families
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StTons of volleyball nets and wide beach without waves
This is a beautiful hike 2.5 miles from Casa Dulce. Follow signs for Skofield Park. It's name comes from its serpentine shape, not because there are a ton of rattlesnakes. You can go out and back and far as you want. It is uphill and gets to incredible views. Well worth it the effort.
19 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon TrailThis is a beautiful hike 2.5 miles from Casa Dulce. Follow signs for Skofield Park. It's name comes from its serpentine shape, not because there are a ton of rattlesnakes. You can go out and back and far as you want. It is uphill and gets to incredible views. Well worth it the effort.
Los Olivos is a very cute town about 45 minutes from Casa Dulce. You can wine taste, go to lavendar farms and taste many different olive oils. Super fun and very different than downtown SB
59 locals recommend
Los Olivos
Los Olivos is a very cute town about 45 minutes from Casa Dulce. You can wine taste, go to lavendar farms and taste many different olive oils. Super fun and very different than downtown SB
Things to Do
Family owned olive oil ranch. Yummy olive oil and honey. They allow you to taste many different oils and give recommendations for pairing.
Rancho Olivos
2390 N Refugio RdFamily owned olive oil ranch. Yummy olive oil and honey. They allow you to taste many different oils and give recommendations for pairing.
This is a beautiful hike 2.5 miles from Casa Dulce. Follow signs for Skofield Park. It's name comes from its serpentine shape, not because there are a ton of rattlesnakes. You can go out and back and far as you want. It is uphill and gets to incredible views. Well worth it the effort.
Skofield Park
1783 Las Canoas RdThis is a beautiful hike 2.5 miles from Casa Dulce. Follow signs for Skofield Park. It's name comes from its serpentine shape, not because there are a ton of rattlesnakes. You can go out and back and far as you want. It is uphill and gets to incredible views. Well worth it the effort.
Coffee Houses
Great coffee house with yummy avocado toast and hibiscus iced tea as well!
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat coffee house with yummy avocado toast and hibiscus iced tea as well!
I love this coffee place, maybe my favorite in SB. Reminds me of a coffeehouse in Europe. They also have a lot of grocery items like flour, gluten free brownie mix, oat milk, wine and various knick knacks
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StI love this coffee place, maybe my favorite in SB. Reminds me of a coffeehouse in Europe. They also have a lot of grocery items like flour, gluten free brownie mix, oat milk, wine and various knick knacks
Shopping
SeaVees
24 E Mason StSuper cool place to get casual "beachy" shoes.