Our Favorites - Santa Barbara Edition
Coffee and Breakfast
Delicious coffee and light breakfast. I must stop before heading out to explore all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StDelicious coffee and light breakfast. I must stop before heading out to explore all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
Right around the corner, great breakfast and lunch option
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas StRight around the corner, great breakfast and lunch option
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdHandlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StLow Pigeon
401 E Haley StLighthouse Coffee
1819 Cliff DrDawn Patrol
324 State StBackyard Bowls
331 Motor WayAcai bowls and smoothies!
One of our favorite breakfast/brunch spots! Do not pass up on the bacon.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StOne of our favorite breakfast/brunch spots! Do not pass up on the bacon.
Hook & Press Hand Crafted Donuts
15 State StRestaurants
PANINO Downtown Santa Barbara
834 Santa Barbara StSandwiches and Salads - great option to bring to the beach!
Woodfire pizza and salads, great outdoor setting in the “Funk Zone” and close to the beach.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa StWoodfire pizza and salads, great outdoor setting in the “Funk Zone” and close to the beach.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StFarm-to-table!
Spanish Tapas - our all time favorite!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StSpanish Tapas - our all time favorite!
Right around the corner, delicious Mexican cuisine!
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StRight around the corner, delicious Mexican cuisine!
Right around the corner, authentic family run Mexican restaurant.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StRight around the corner, authentic family run Mexican restaurant.
The best pizza in Santa Barbara. Delivery or pickup available!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LaneThe best pizza in Santa Barbara. Delivery or pickup available!
Great lunch stop, right in the heart of the Funk Zone!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray AveGreat lunch stop, right in the heart of the Funk Zone!
Flor De Maiz
29 E Cabrillo BlvdArigato Sushi
1225 State StBest Sushi in town!
Oku
29 E Cabrillo BlvdSushi with a view :)
We love this place! If you are looking for a “quicker” but fresh stop for fish, this is your place. Korean Salmon tacos and their fries are the best!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kanaloa Seafood
715 Chapala StWe love this place! If you are looking for a “quicker” but fresh stop for fish, this is your place. Korean Salmon tacos and their fries are the best!
Santo Mezcal
119 State StBreakfast, lunch, and dinner. Perfect for a pre-dinner beach walk.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrBreakfast, lunch, and dinner. Perfect for a pre-dinner beach walk.
Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa StTacos, burritos, and quesadillas!
Another great sandwich and salad option. There are a few locations around town, all are great!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala StAnother great sandwich and salad option. There are a few locations around town, all are great!
Three Pickles Subs & Sandwiches
126 E Canon Perdido StMetropulos Fine Foods Merchant
216 E Yanonali StIndonesian food! If you are looking for unique with great drinks - this is your spot. Don’t forget to stop next door at Good Lion for some post-dinner speciality cocktails.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StIndonesian food! If you are looking for unique with great drinks - this is your spot. Don’t forget to stop next door at Good Lion for some post-dinner speciality cocktails.
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen
35 State StA bit of a drive, but well worth it. During the summer months they have tri-tip sandwiches, drinks, and live music!
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdA bit of a drive, but well worth it. During the summer months they have tri-tip sandwiches, drinks, and live music!
One of our newer restaurants added to the SB food scene. Best Bao Bun’s you will ever have!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Secret Bao
1201 Anacapa StreetOne of our newer restaurants added to the SB food scene. Best Bao Bun’s you will ever have!
Cant decide what everyone is in the mood for? Check out the Santa Barbara Public Market for - Thai food, Pizza, Mexican, Sushi, American, Ice Cream, and Beer! Promise, you will leave full and happy!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StCant decide what everyone is in the mood for? Check out the Santa Barbara Public Market for - Thai food, Pizza, Mexican, Sushi, American, Ice Cream, and Beer! Promise, you will leave full and happy!
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria StBurgers, fries, and milkshakes! Can’t go wrong with The Habit.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Habit Burger Grill
216 S Milpas StBurgers, fries, and milkshakes! Can’t go wrong with The Habit.
Night Life & Drinks
Test Pilot
211 Helena AveSeven Bar & Kitchen
235 Helena AveGreat cocktails and food!
Beers from all over the world, great food, sports, and lots of outdoor seating!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SB Biergarten
11 Anacapa StreetBeers from all over the world, great food, sports, and lots of outdoor seating!
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara StTiki bar vibes, attached to a Cuban restaurant. Worth a visit when cruising state street!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shaker Mill
418 State StTiki bar vibes, attached to a Cuban restaurant. Worth a visit when cruising state street!
We would say without hesitation - best cocktails in town!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Good Lion
1212 State StWe would say without hesitation - best cocktails in town!
Good beer selection! Check their website for Third Window Kitchen daily food pop up menus. If smash burgers are on the menu, definitely go they are delicious!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Window Brewing
406 E Haley StGood beer selection! Check their website for Third Window Kitchen daily food pop up menus. If smash burgers are on the menu, definitely go they are delicious!
Sightseeing
Douglas Family Preserve
Great for an afternoon picnic!
** Locals Secret - restrooms across at The Mission open until sundown.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioGreat for an afternoon picnic!
** Locals Secret - restrooms across at The Mission open until sundown.
Beaches
Butterfly Beach
Great restaurants here, and dog beach to the left :)
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hendrys Beach
Great restaurants here, and dog beach to the left :)
One Thousand Steps
Sunset beach walks, or a full day by the ocean!
A bit of a drive, but worth it if you are looking for a beach with lots of sand for the kids. Also be sure to grab some lunch at Padero Grill.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Claus Beach
A bit of a drive, but worth it if you are looking for a beach with lots of sand for the kids. Also be sure to grab some lunch at Padero Grill.
Hikes
Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring TrailInspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge RoadSeven Falls
Tunnel RoadDessert & Treats
Tondi Gelato
401 Paseo NuevoMcConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
201 W Mission StRori’s Artisanal Creamery
1024 Coast Village Rd