Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
People come from all over SB to this great restaurant. The egg plant curry is wonderful. Great take out. Happy to loan you silverware and plates if you want a quiet night in.
19 místní doporučují
Meun Fan Thai Cafe
1819 Cliff DrPeople come from all over SB to this great restaurant. The egg plant curry is wonderful. Great take out. Happy to loan you silverware and plates if you want a quiet night in.
Popular family run Mexiacn restaurant, nice to sit outside at lunchtime and people watch.
35 místní doporučují
Rose Cafe
1816 Cliff DrPopular family run Mexiacn restaurant, nice to sit outside at lunchtime and people watch.
Ichiban Sushi
1812 Cliff DrGreat Japanese restaurant with a lively atmosphere.
Mesa Pizza Co
315 Meigs RdReally good pizza in easy walking distance.
A little closer to home, if you want pizza faster. Still very good, though Mesa Pizza scores higher on Yelp.
6 místní doporučují
Giovanni's Pizza Mesa
1905 Cliff DrA little closer to home, if you want pizza faster. Still very good, though Mesa Pizza scores higher on Yelp.
Great for a fancy lunch at a not too fancy price! Inner courtyard is peaceful and beautiful.
Arts & Letters Cafe
7 E Anapamu StGreat for a fancy lunch at a not too fancy price! Inner courtyard is peaceful and beautiful.
Amazing wine list, friendly service, private outdoor courtyard away from traffic. Lovely.
14 místní doporučují
Wine Cask Restaurant
813 Anacapa StAmazing wine list, friendly service, private outdoor courtyard away from traffic. Lovely.
Bustling place. Try to sit out on the balcony. Very good food and reasonable prices.
33 místní doporučují
Jane
1311 State StBustling place. Try to sit out on the balcony. Very good food and reasonable prices.
Wonderful screened in patio overlooking the Ocean. We often see pods of dolphins playing in the surf here. Great for brunch.
223 místní doporučují
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrWonderful screened in patio overlooking the Ocean. We often see pods of dolphins playing in the surf here. Great for brunch.
Middle Eastern food in a lovely outdoor garden with twinkly lights and a waterfall. Little fire pits set into the tables. Very romantic in the evenings. Nice place to take the kids at lunchtime.
57 místní doporučují
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido StMiddle Eastern food in a lovely outdoor garden with twinkly lights and a waterfall. Little fire pits set into the tables. Very romantic in the evenings. Nice place to take the kids at lunchtime.
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff DrGreat breakfast spot and an easy walk from home.
Cheap and cheerful British fast food place. For a totally new experience try the mushy peas!
Mac's Fish & Chip Shop
503 State StCheap and cheerful British fast food place. For a totally new experience try the mushy peas!
Sweet little cafe with proper croissants made the French way with loads of butter. The quiche is great, too.
42 místní doporučují
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StSweet little cafe with proper croissants made the French way with loads of butter. The quiche is great, too.
Spice Avenue
1027 State StreetGood Indian restaurant that often has a low cost buffet.
Excellent down town brunch place. Huge windows - great for watching the world go by.
117 místní doporučují
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdExcellent down town brunch place. Huge windows - great for watching the world go by.
Very delicious and healthy smoothies and bowls. My favorite is the Popeye.
37 místní doporučují
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor WayVery delicious and healthy smoothies and bowls. My favorite is the Popeye.
Paradise Cafe
702 Anacapa StGood food, good service, nice outdoor eating area.
D'Vine
205 W Canon Perdido StFab sandwiches made to order.
PANINO Downtown Santa Barbara
834 Santa Barbara StGreat sandwiches and soups.
Nice outdoor Mexican eating spot, with a happy hour that lasts many hours and features Mexican style tapas.
18 místní doporučují
La Playa Azul Cafe
914 Santa Barbara StNice outdoor Mexican eating spot, with a happy hour that lasts many hours and features Mexican style tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little pricey, but a very nice spot for a glass of wine and a tapa.
36 místní doporučují
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff DrA little pricey, but a very nice spot for a glass of wine and a tapa.
Sightseeing
Best beach for a long walk. Go down the steps and head to the right. Walkable most of the time, even at high tide.
155 místní doporučují
Hendrys Beach
Best beach for a long walk. Go down the steps and head to the right. Walkable most of the time, even at high tide.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StWell worth a visit.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De La Guerra StWayne's favorite.
Haven't been there, but we've seen the giraffes from a distance!
169 místní doporučují
Zoo Santa Barbara
500 Ninos DrHaven't been there, but we've seen the giraffes from a distance!
Museum of Natural History
On our to do list...
Essentials
A little expensive, but great quality food and a lovely deli and hot meals counter. Visit for picnic stuff.
121 místní doporučují
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdA little expensive, but great quality food and a lovely deli and hot meals counter. Visit for picnic stuff.
Wonderful Farmer's market - it's here on Saturday mornings and at the bottom of State on Tuesday from 3pm.
56 místní doporučují
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa StWonderful Farmer's market - it's here on Saturday mornings and at the bottom of State on Tuesday from 3pm.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful old theater that hosts music, comedy and movies.
84 místní doporučují
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StBeautiful old theater that hosts music, comedy and movies.
Lobero Theatre
33 E Canon Perdido StMusic and theater productions.
The Granada Theatre
1214 State StAnother magnificent theater. We are blessed!
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre
618 State StCinema.
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre
618 State StCinema.
Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo 4 Cinemas
8 W De La Guerra StCinema.