Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
We are snobs for good food
Rose Cafe
1816 Cliff Dr Mexican Food on Mesa, walk in 3 blocks. Good
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff DrGood Quality Food at fair prices
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff DrReally Good
Meun Fan Thai Cafe
1819 Cliff Drdelicious hot and sour soups!
Marty's Pizza Delivery
2733 De La Vina StCall for home delivery. we think this is the best pizza in Santa Barbara
two locations, montecito and downtown. delicious mexican food, our favorite in town
36 locals recommend
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village Rdtwo locations, montecito and downtown. delicious mexican food, our favorite in town
farm to table, delicious. must make reservations in advance. very popular down in the 'funk zone' lower
State st
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa Stfarm to table, delicious. must make reservations in advance. very popular down in the 'funk zone' lower
State st
wineries, excellent restaurants, Solvang for family fun
great restaurants, and tasting rooms....35 minutes over the Pass
47 locals recommend
Santa Ynez
wineries, excellent restaurants, Solvang for family fun
great restaurants, and tasting rooms....35 minutes over the Pass
One of the TOP Gourmet Mexican restaurants, every bite BURSTS flavor into your mouth. Ramon, has excellent rep in SB ....a must
7 locals recommend
The Project - Corazon Cocina & Taproom
214 State StOne of the TOP Gourmet Mexican restaurants, every bite BURSTS flavor into your mouth. Ramon, has excellent rep in SB ....a must
Via Maestra 42
3343 State StBest Italian food in this tiny cafe on Upper State St. Delicious
Delicious VEGAN restaurant. Sometimes we go just to have their homemade hummus and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We are not Vegan's but this place is top notch. Walk to it, 3 blocks away
59 locals recommend
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrDelicious VEGAN restaurant. Sometimes we go just to have their homemade hummus and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We are not Vegan's but this place is top notch. Walk to it, 3 blocks away
Best coffee on the Mesa, and avocado toast, etc. Just 3 blocks in Lazy Acre parking lot. Delicious and fun....very local
22 locals recommend
Lighthouse Coffee
1819 Cliff DrBest coffee on the Mesa, and avocado toast, etc. Just 3 blocks in Lazy Acre parking lot. Delicious and fun....very local
A local hangout, very popular, excellent views of Harbor...great fish and chips, salads, and cocktails
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayA local hangout, very popular, excellent views of Harbor...great fish and chips, salads, and cocktails
Essentials
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdThe Best Market in SB
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful Park along the shore. Kids play area and access to the beach..
65 locals recommend
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa PlaceBeautiful Park along the shore. Kids play area and access to the beach..
Everything Else
Mesa Produce
2036 Cliff Drgreat organic veggies and fruits
Blenders In The Grass - Mesa
315 Meigs Roaddelicious shakes
Walk to Harbor and pick up fresh catch of the day, bring back to barbecue.
38 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Fish Market
117 Harbor WayWalk to Harbor and pick up fresh catch of the day, bring back to barbecue.
on the cliffs, acres of trails and paths , spectacular views
81 locals recommend
Douglas Family Preserve
on the cliffs, acres of trails and paths , spectacular views
Hendrys Beach
fun beach, good parking, and food to be ordered...bathrooms nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Local Seafood hang out at the Harbor. Watch boats go by while eating. Upstairs location
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGreat Local Seafood hang out at the Harbor. Watch boats go by while eating. Upstairs location
good happy hour right on the sand. best meal are breakfasts and brunches
223 locals recommend
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Drgood happy hour right on the sand. best meal are breakfasts and brunches