Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Sightseeing
Known as "The Queen of the Missions," Santa Barbara's "Old Mission" is a superb example of California's Franciscan Spanish architecture. Its scenic wonder and a fine anthropological study.
6 locals recommend
2201 Laguna St
2201 Laguna StreetKnown as "The Queen of the Missions," Santa Barbara's "Old Mission" is a superb example of California's Franciscan Spanish architecture. Its scenic wonder and a fine anthropological study.
A remarkably well-provisioned museum considering the size of the town, Santa Barbara's main art museum features a strong collection of Roman antiquities, as well as an impressive lineup of classics.
1130 State St
1114 State StreetA remarkably well-provisioned museum considering the size of the town, Santa Barbara's main art museum features a strong collection of Roman antiquities, as well as an impressive lineup of classics.
This large, well-presented museum is - literally - a hidden treasure. Highlights in the eleven exhibit halls include regional natural history, a life-size Blue Whale skeleton, and a rare skeletons!
2559 Puesta Del Sol
2559 Puesta Del SolThis large, well-presented museum is - literally - a hidden treasure. Highlights in the eleven exhibit halls include regional natural history, a life-size Blue Whale skeleton, and a rare skeletons!
A military fortress founded in 1782, only parts of which remain. Some parts are gradually being rebuilt. Adults $5, seniors (62+) $4, children 16 & under free.
123 E Canon Perdido St
A military fortress founded in 1782, only parts of which remain. Some parts are gradually being rebuilt. Adults $5, seniors (62+) $4, children 16 & under free.
Small but well-represented with over 600 animals, the zoo has provided entertainment for all ages since 1963 and is the largest zoo between Los Angeles and San Francisco!
7 locals recommend
500 Ninos Dr
500 Ninos DriveSmall but well-represented with over 600 animals, the zoo has provided entertainment for all ages since 1963 and is the largest zoo between Los Angeles and San Francisco!
Arts & Culture
This picturesque 1872 wharf - the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco - has lots of history.
48 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns WharfThis picturesque 1872 wharf - the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco - has lots of history.
2 hour painting classes led by an artist instructor. Perfect for the non-artist and artist! Classes are very social! Enjoy fun music, great Santa Barbara wines and go home with your own masterpiece
The Painted Cabernet
1229 State St2 hour painting classes led by an artist instructor. Perfect for the non-artist and artist! Classes are very social! Enjoy fun music, great Santa Barbara wines and go home with your own masterpiece
If you're looking to do something special and out of the ordinary, I cannot recommend glassblowing enough! And quite honestly, Santa Barbara Art Glass is the way to go!
706 E Mason St
706 East Mason StreetIf you're looking to do something special and out of the ordinary, I cannot recommend glassblowing enough! And quite honestly, Santa Barbara Art Glass is the way to go!
Food Scene
Most popular restaurant in Santa Barbara offering amazing Mexican food.
86 locals recommend
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StMost popular restaurant in Santa Barbara offering amazing Mexican food.
This is casual seafood house that is located right on the dock in the Santa Barbara Harbor. You'll find a bustling scene of fisherman, young professionals and sand-sprinkled beachgoers every day!
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayThis is casual seafood house that is located right on the dock in the Santa Barbara Harbor. You'll find a bustling scene of fisherman, young professionals and sand-sprinkled beachgoers every day!
La Super-Rica is tasty and definitely not your typical chicken quesadilla Mexican place. They only take cash, it's street parking.
96 locals recommend
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StLa Super-Rica is tasty and definitely not your typical chicken quesadilla Mexican place. They only take cash, it's street parking.
Located in SB's charming Old Town district, The Palace Grill serves a wide range of contemporary American grill favorites with an emphasis on authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans & South
38 locals recommend
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StLocated in SB's charming Old Town district, The Palace Grill serves a wide range of contemporary American grill favorites with an emphasis on authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans & South
This place is HANDS DOWN my favorite breakfast/brunch place in town. Fabulous cajun style dining experience.
35 locals recommend
Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala StThis place is HANDS DOWN my favorite breakfast/brunch place in town. Fabulous cajun style dining experience.
This place was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network! If you love a piece of pastrami sandwich, this is a place you have to check out!
7 locals recommend
Norton's Pastrami & Deli
18 W Figueroa StThis place was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network! If you love a piece of pastrami sandwich, this is a place you have to check out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located on Stearns Wharf in picturesque Santa Barbara, California! It's newly renovated and features 360 degree views of the Pacific coastline, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and the Riviera.
43 locals recommend
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfLocated on Stearns Wharf in picturesque Santa Barbara, California! It's newly renovated and features 360 degree views of the Pacific coastline, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and the Riviera.
One cool thing to keep in mind is that if you go to their sister winery right next door with a copy of your receipt, you'll get their 6 wine tasting for only $5. That means you can get 12 wine tasting
50 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StOne cool thing to keep in mind is that if you go to their sister winery right next door with a copy of your receipt, you'll get their 6 wine tasting for only $5. That means you can get 12 wine tasting
David the winemaker has built a very impressive reptoire of wine and not only that, his tasting room experience is phenomenal! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and overly-courteous.
43 locals recommend
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa StDavid the winemaker has built a very impressive reptoire of wine and not only that, his tasting room experience is phenomenal! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and overly-courteous.
Corks n’ Crowns feature a wide selection of small production, hard-to-find, award winning wines from California (and the world’s) best small wineries.
21 locals recommend
Corks n' Crowns
32 Anacapa StCorks n’ Crowns feature a wide selection of small production, hard-to-find, award winning wines from California (and the world’s) best small wineries.