Claire's Santa Barbara Guidebook
Food
Our favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara.
$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St$$$ - Best sushi in town!
$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
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Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
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Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State St$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
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Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St$$ - Local's favorite Mexican food, fast-casual style dinning.
$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
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Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff Dr$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
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Lilac Pâtisserie
1017 State St$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
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Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa St$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
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The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
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Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala St$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
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South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala St$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Way$ - Acai bowls and smoothies!
Coffee + Tea
Local's favorite coffee shops and cafes.
Another local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
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Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StAnother local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
The BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
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CAJÉ
1316 State StThe BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
Locally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!
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Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StLocally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!
Cocktails / Beer / Wine
Popular bars, wineries, and breweries.
Local's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
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The Good Lion
1212 State StLocal's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
Wine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
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Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfWine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
Popular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
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Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa StPopular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
Very popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StVery popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
Great local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
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Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdGreat local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
Great beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.
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Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara StGreat beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.
Dessert
Local’s favorite desserts and ice cream.
$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
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Rori's Artisanal Creamery
38 W Victoria St$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
LOKUM
1019 State St$$ - Amazing Turkish delights, baklava, coffee and so much more!
Sightseeing
Popular places to see and visit in Santa Barbara.
Non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
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Lotusland
Cold Spring RoadNon-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
A local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
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Izoo laseSanta Barbara
500 Ninos DrA local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
Explore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!
Electric Bikes by Wheel Fun Rentals
29 State StExplore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!
Hiking + Beaches
Our favorite hikes in the Santa Barbara area.
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
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Inspiration Point
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
Stevens Park
258 Canon DrEasy / Moderate hike in the San Roque neighborhood.
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
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Lizards Mouth Rock
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
Hendrys Beach
Great beach close to our condo with parking and a restaurant.
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
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Leadbetter Beach
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.
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Butterfly Beach
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.