Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Sightseeing
Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdEpic views - highly recommend going 30 min before sunset
This quaint little park is just a couple blocks down the road - chances are you'll walk right past it on your way downtown - take a moment to stroll the gardens
35 locals recommend
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensThis quaint little park is just a couple blocks down the road - chances are you'll walk right past it on your way downtown - take a moment to stroll the gardens
Whether you're a history buff or just enjoy beautiful buildings this is a MUST see - easy 1.3 mile walk from my house
201 locals recommend
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StWhether you're a history buff or just enjoy beautiful buildings this is a MUST see - easy 1.3 mile walk from my house
This is by far my favorite building in Santa Barbara - If you get there before 4 pm you can walk through and go up in bell tower for some of the best views of SB
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StThis is by far my favorite building in Santa Barbara - If you get there before 4 pm you can walk through and go up in bell tower for some of the best views of SB
Walk the full length of the pier - be sure to bring your camera - take the Little Toot water taxi over to the Harbor
135 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfWalk the full length of the pier - be sure to bring your camera - take the Little Toot water taxi over to the Harbor
You can walk here however I recommend taking the water taxi from Stearn's Wharf - walk out to the end of the jetty
90 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Harbor
132-A Harbor WayYou can walk here however I recommend taking the water taxi from Stearn's Wharf - walk out to the end of the jetty
This is my favorite beach - South facing for maximum island viewing
145 locals recommend
Butterfly Beach
This is my favorite beach - South facing for maximum island viewing
Food Scene
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayClam chowder, crab cakes, cioppino with a view
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns WharfOysters Rockefeller and Lobster tacos - yum
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido StAmazing Lebanese food with enchanting patio dining
Great selection of pastries, good breakfast and lunch menu - I recommend you pop in and get a treat on your way to Butterfly beach
Xanadu Bakery
1028 Coast Village RdGreat selection of pastries, good breakfast and lunch menu - I recommend you pop in and get a treat on your way to Butterfly beach
Breakfast/Lunch - If you go early enough there won't be a wait - using local food sources to minimize their C footprint this cafe has a great ever changing menu
39 locals recommend
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StBreakfast/Lunch - If you go early enough there won't be a wait - using local food sources to minimize their C footprint this cafe has a great ever changing menu
Lots of eateries, coffee shops, and specialty shops under one roof - I recommend trying a glass of wine or beer from Wine + Beer then getting some noodles from Empty Bowl
Santa Barbara Public Market
Lots of eateries, coffee shops, and specialty shops under one roof - I recommend trying a glass of wine or beer from Wine + Beer then getting some noodles from Empty Bowl