Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Awesome coffee, juice and breakfast burritos a block from the house!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daily Grind
2001 De La Vina StAwesome coffee, juice and breakfast burritos a block from the house!
Considered a 'happening' breakfast joint a block from the house. Your basic American egg dishes.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
1924 De La Vina StConsidered a 'happening' breakfast joint a block from the house. Your basic American egg dishes.
My preferred Americana cafe in walking distance of the house, egg and toast dishes, house coffee.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant
2001 State StMy preferred Americana cafe in walking distance of the house, egg and toast dishes, house coffee.
Best hamburgers in town, and totally affordable. If you drink ale (I do not), I'll bet it's as good as the food. Very local feel.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
American Ale
14 E Cota StBest hamburgers in town, and totally affordable. If you drink ale (I do not), I'll bet it's as good as the food. Very local feel.
I eat here because it allows me to feel like I'm traveling. If you're in the mood for ingredients from another continent and the exotic taste experience that provides, it's affordable and personable.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasil Arts Café
1230 State StI eat here because it allows me to feel like I'm traveling. If you're in the mood for ingredients from another continent and the exotic taste experience that provides, it's affordable and personable.
A half block away from the house is the best ice cream I've tasted in decades...homemade in Santa Barbara from natural and refined ingredients. A happening scene every night of the week.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
201 W Mission StA half block away from the house is the best ice cream I've tasted in decades...homemade in Santa Barbara from natural and refined ingredients. A happening scene every night of the week.
Huge portions of healthy but truly Mexican food for cheap. A walk from the house or fast drive. Get stuffed on burritos and more exotic dishes with a salsa bar. Long lines mean good food!
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StHuge portions of healthy but truly Mexican food for cheap. A walk from the house or fast drive. Get stuffed on burritos and more exotic dishes with a salsa bar. Long lines mean good food!
Best local fresh pressed juices, hands down. Cute part of town, great menu, couldn't be healthier if that's your preference :).
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juice Ranch
33 Parker WayBest local fresh pressed juices, hands down. Cute part of town, great menu, couldn't be healthier if that's your preference :).
Kind of generic sushi cafe, but with big portions of fresh fish and bowl or roll options.
Miso Hungry
134 E Canon Perdido StKind of generic sushi cafe, but with big portions of fresh fish and bowl or roll options.
I don't eat cupcakes...but I do eat their phenomenal breakfast burritos and would recommend this place for breakfast over any other. Local feel, close to the city park, and TV famous for cupcakes!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StI don't eat cupcakes...but I do eat their phenomenal breakfast burritos and would recommend this place for breakfast over any other. Local feel, close to the city park, and TV famous for cupcakes!
Very affordable but elegant catering-style deli with many gluten free options and heavenly desserts.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa StVery affordable but elegant catering-style deli with many gluten free options and heavenly desserts.
Lunchtime buffet is a real deal, and their food is off the charts delicious. Sweet and simple atmosphere full of locals in the middle of many other interesting downtown shops and cafes.
Tamira Restaurant
1027 State StLunchtime buffet is a real deal, and their food is off the charts delicious. Sweet and simple atmosphere full of locals in the middle of many other interesting downtown shops and cafes.
I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but this spot is highly recognized as a great roastery and cafe, full of locals and an outdoor patio.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StI'm not a coffee connoisseur, but this spot is highly recognized as a great roastery and cafe, full of locals and an outdoor patio.
Another coffee place that locals LOVE. Amazing in-house roasting and pastry production. Very hip space and better than Starbucks on every level.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StAnother coffee place that locals LOVE. Amazing in-house roasting and pastry production. Very hip space and better than Starbucks on every level.
Hardcore true tacos tucked away from the main street, not to be missed if you want authentic Mexican food and to roam around a really cool part of the city.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala StHardcore true tacos tucked away from the main street, not to be missed if you want authentic Mexican food and to roam around a really cool part of the city.
Sightseeing
My favorite church in town, with a beautiful lawn that looks out on the ocean the way the missionaries of Santa Barbara saw it. Beautifully renovated and overseen by Franciscan monks. A rose garden.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StMy favorite church in town, with a beautiful lawn that looks out on the ocean the way the missionaries of Santa Barbara saw it. Beautifully renovated and overseen by Franciscan monks. A rose garden.
Easy access to climb up into the canyons and hike. Perfect for dog walking. I go there most days.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jesusita Trail
Jesusita TrailEasy access to climb up into the canyons and hike. Perfect for dog walking. I go there most days.
Don't miss the dinosaur era trees and sweet pond with sunbathing turtles. A gathering place for kids and people needing a lunchtime respite from their workplaces. Three large city blocks of greenery.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensDon't miss the dinosaur era trees and sweet pond with sunbathing turtles. A gathering place for kids and people needing a lunchtime respite from their workplaces. Three large city blocks of greenery.
If you like driving, and want to get a view from the top of the world, take the 11 mile tour at the crest of our coastal mountain range. Lots of cyclists and hang gliders will be sharing the open sky.
West Camino Cielo
West Camino CieloIf you like driving, and want to get a view from the top of the world, take the 11 mile tour at the crest of our coastal mountain range. Lots of cyclists and hang gliders will be sharing the open sky.
Parks & Nature
Amazing views from the cliffs above the Pacific. Dog walkers galore, also some people flying by on paragliders. Sunsets are spectacular here. Big eucalyptus trees and views in every direction.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Douglas Family Preserve
Amazing views from the cliffs above the Pacific. Dog walkers galore, also some people flying by on paragliders. Sunsets are spectacular here. Big eucalyptus trees and views in every direction.
Drinks & Nightlife
The hippest California pub style eatery and brew house. A walk from my place or short drive. Get a feel for the locals of Santa Barbara. Eat outside on the deck. Delicious and creative food.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yellow Belly
2611 De La Vina StThe hippest California pub style eatery and brew house. A walk from my place or short drive. Get a feel for the locals of Santa Barbara. Eat outside on the deck. Delicious and creative food.
Essentials
A short drive for the familiar grocery store and ways to have a quick do-it-yourself meal.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StA short drive for the familiar grocery store and ways to have a quick do-it-yourself meal.
Amazing, unparalleled views of the whole Santa Barbara city from the lookout tower. Beautiful art and architecture and sunken gardens - all close to the modern art museum and other cool shops.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Barbara City Hall
735 Anacapa StAmazing, unparalleled views of the whole Santa Barbara city from the lookout tower. Beautiful art and architecture and sunken gardens - all close to the modern art museum and other cool shops.
Everything Else
My preferred natural foods store with a local, personal vibe. Juice bar and great, affordable sushi. Near the beaches to grab picnic food.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdMy preferred natural foods store with a local, personal vibe. Juice bar and great, affordable sushi. Near the beaches to grab picnic food.
A steep descent gets you to a pretty much locals only beach, often full of surfers. The walk down offers stunning views of the ocean and islands, and the hike back up is a work out.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mesa Lane Steps
A steep descent gets you to a pretty much locals only beach, often full of surfers. The walk down offers stunning views of the ocean and islands, and the hike back up is a work out.
YASA Yoga
22 W Mission StThe closest yoga studio run by a pair of teachers, personal and warm neighborhood vibe.
Shopping
A very robust New Age shop run by a kind and wondrous woman. Readings and small tokens of spiritual reverie offered...books, incense, etc. Just a fun shopping experience.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Found
17 E Anapamu StA very robust New Age shop run by a kind and wondrous woman. Readings and small tokens of spiritual reverie offered...books, incense, etc. Just a fun shopping experience.
Drishti
130 E Canon Perdido StGreat yoga clothes and jewelry. Feels cosy as a sanctuary. Really innovative designs.
Warbler Records & Goods
131 E De La Guerra StAwesome record store - if you're into vinyl don't miss it!