Santa Barbara Guidebook
Food scene
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa Stdreamy setting & great menu
local favorite hang, great happy hour, wonderful spot for sunset, enjoy Hendry's beach
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Drlocal favorite hang, great happy hour, wonderful spot for sunset, enjoy Hendry's beach
Delicious, flavorful, YUM! The Good Lion Bar is right next door, go there for a drink before dinner!
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StDelicious, flavorful, YUM! The Good Lion Bar is right next door, go there for a drink before dinner!
great casual lunch spot with salad bar, pre-made salads, entrees, gluten free options, coffee bar. they sell local products and wine and baked goods.
29 locals recommend
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa Stgreat casual lunch spot with salad bar, pre-made salads, entrees, gluten free options, coffee bar. they sell local products and wine and baked goods.
great spot for lunch or dinner... many restaurants to choose from under 1 roof! Sushi, Mediterranean, mexican, thai, gelato, wine, etc. My favorite is Empty Bowl (thai curry noodle soup is the best!)
77 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria Stgreat spot for lunch or dinner... many restaurants to choose from under 1 roof! Sushi, Mediterranean, mexican, thai, gelato, wine, etc. My favorite is Empty Bowl (thai curry noodle soup is the best!)
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic site with rose garden across the street. bring a blanket, picnic with wine and enjoy the rose garden after a tour of the mission.
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StBeautiful historic site with rose garden across the street. bring a blanket, picnic with wine and enjoy the rose garden after a tour of the mission.
A highlight of the local culture - Santa Barbara's farmers Market showcases the bounty of the central coast. There are farmers markets in the surrounding area every day of the week!
6 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Farmers Market // Saturday
119 East Cota StreetA highlight of the local culture - Santa Barbara's farmers Market showcases the bounty of the central coast. There are farmers markets in the surrounding area every day of the week!
So many wonderful restaurants, bars and shops to choose from. They shut down traffic on state street so now its a walking, biking and dinning space!
36 locals recommend
State Street shops, restaurants & nightlife
State StreetSo many wonderful restaurants, bars and shops to choose from. They shut down traffic on state street so now its a walking, biking and dinning space!
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdGoleta Butterfly Grove
7727 Hollister AveThe Funk Zone
137 Anacapa Start, tasting rooms, shops, restaurants
Local Hikes
The back yard hike!! The trailhead is on the other side of our street. A lovely morning walk or sunset walk. Great views and beautiful nature
6 locals recommend
San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve
1155 Via GaiteroThe back yard hike!! The trailhead is on the other side of our street. A lovely morning walk or sunset walk. Great views and beautiful nature
Inspiration Point
great viewpoint!
Gaviota Peak Trailhead
Gaviota Park BoundaryEpic hike, 30 min drive away.
Local Activities
Yoga Soup
28 Parker Waymy favorite yoga studio!
Surf
There are so many great surf spots in SB! You can always sign up for lessons with isurf
Eagle Paragliding
Cliff Drivebest training spot for paragliding, if you are into that!
kayaking and backpacking trips to santa cruz and santa rosa islands! Take the ferry over for a day trip or overnight.
14 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Island
kayaking and backpacking trips to santa cruz and santa rosa islands! Take the ferry over for a day trip or overnight.