Santa Barbara/Montecito Guidebook

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Santa Barbara/Montecito Guidebook

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Clothes, shoes, home + garden - beautifully edited.
DIANI Shoes
1324 State St
Clothes, shoes, home + garden - beautifully edited.
Lovely home accessories store with items chosen by the well-traveled owner Kimberly.
Maison K
1253 Coast Village Rd
Lovely home accessories store with items chosen by the well-traveled owner Kimberly.
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Butterfly Beach
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A bit pricy but well worth it. They do a beautiful mani/pedi that lasts.
Alice's Nail Boutique
1150 Coast Village Rd
A bit pricy but well worth it. They do a beautiful mani/pedi that lasts.
Check the summer concert schedule. This is a very special venue if you can get tickets - you'll be glad you did!
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Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas St
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Check the summer concert schedule. This is a very special venue if you can get tickets - you'll be glad you did!
Excellent spot for home accessories, tableware made in Italy, books and gifts. (They wrap beautifully.)
Hudson Grace
Excellent spot for home accessories, tableware made in Italy, books and gifts. (They wrap beautifully.)
Organic groceries, an exceptional hot case, free-range meats.
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Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs Rd
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Organic groceries, an exceptional hot case, free-range meats.
A super nice smaller Whole Foods with very helpful and friendly staff.
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Whole Foods Market
3761 State St
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A super nice smaller Whole Foods with very helpful and friendly staff.
Friday 8-11 Coast Village Road Saturday 8-12:30 Garden / Cota Tuesday 4-6:30 Lower State Street
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Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa St
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Friday 8-11 Coast Village Road Saturday 8-12:30 Garden / Cota Tuesday 4-6:30 Lower State Street
A very special place for yoga, resistance stretching and special events. Check their website for class schedules- all levels: yogasoup.com
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Yoga Soup
28 Parker Way
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A very special place for yoga, resistance stretching and special events. Check their website for class schedules- all levels: yogasoup.com
Enjoy the beautiful drive to Ojai and have a massage/spa treatments at the Ojai Valley Inn. Ask about using the spa pool (with your booking) and soaking in some warm Ojai sunshine.
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Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Rd
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Enjoy the beautiful drive to Ojai and have a massage/spa treatments at the Ojai Valley Inn. Ask about using the spa pool (with your booking) and soaking in some warm Ojai sunshine.
Beautiful local, organic, fresh pressed juice plus salads and smoothies.
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Juice Ranch
33 Parker Way
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Beautiful local, organic, fresh pressed juice plus salads and smoothies.

Food Scene

Open for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner every day (closed between 3-6 on Sunday) House made pasta, excellent specials and The Ellen Salad is fabulous! Breakfast is always lovely - try the Rudolph Steiner toast.. so good.
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Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rd
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Open for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner every day (closed between 3-6 on Sunday) House made pasta, excellent specials and The Ellen Salad is fabulous! Breakfast is always lovely - try the Rudolph Steiner toast.. so good.
Food to-go or for a bite in the sunny courtyard.
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Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro Rd
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Food to-go or for a bite in the sunny courtyard.
The most romantic setting, dining by candlelight under the olive trees or fireside in winter... beautiful food, wonderful wine and exceptional service. Take the time to walk around the property to enjoy the gorgeous gardens.
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San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro Ln
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The most romantic setting, dining by candlelight under the olive trees or fireside in winter... beautiful food, wonderful wine and exceptional service. Take the time to walk around the property to enjoy the gorgeous gardens.
Good food, fun bar.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St
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Good food, fun bar.
Great food in the public market. The curry noodle soup is my favorite! Lovely owners and sweet staff. Enjoy it at the bar or to-go.
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Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria St
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Great food in the public market. The curry noodle soup is my favorite! Lovely owners and sweet staff. Enjoy it at the bar or to-go.
Wonderful Indonesian food and drinks in a lively setting. Enjoy the outside courtyard with heaters, the sidewalk or bar. Local, organic produce.
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Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State St
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Wonderful Indonesian food and drinks in a lively setting. Enjoy the outside courtyard with heaters, the sidewalk or bar. Local, organic produce.
Lovely outdoor patio.
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Pl
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Lovely outdoor patio.
Wonderful spot, wonderful fresh sushi.
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Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
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Wonderful spot, wonderful fresh sushi.
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Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese
1046 Coast Village Rd
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Great coffee and delicious baked goods.
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Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
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Great coffee and delicious baked goods.
The best croissants. Now with a location on Coast Village Road as well as Arlington Plaza downtown.
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Renauld's Bakery
1324 State St
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The best croissants. Now with a location on Coast Village Road as well as Arlington Plaza downtown.
A beautiful drive and especially fun on Sunday's for tri tip barbecue and live music outdoors.
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Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd
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A beautiful drive and especially fun on Sunday's for tri tip barbecue and live music outdoors.
Authentic homemade Italian food and pizza. Family oriented dining.
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Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley Rd
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Authentic homemade Italian food and pizza. Family oriented dining.
Pick up pizza or food to go from the Honor Bar menu for picnics at the beach, the rose garden, Friday night films at the Sunken Garden or to bring home.
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Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village Rd
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Pick up pizza or food to go from the Honor Bar menu for picnics at the beach, the rose garden, Friday night films at the Sunken Garden or to bring home.
..excellent tapas, paella + cocktails in a friendly, casual setting. Lovely outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters for cool nights.
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Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
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..excellent tapas, paella + cocktails in a friendly, casual setting. Lovely outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters for cool nights.
Open 7AM - 6PM for wonderful artisan breads, baked goods, salads and desserts. Perfect to stock up for a beach picnic! One of my favorite stops.
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Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St
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Open 7AM - 6PM for wonderful artisan breads, baked goods, salads and desserts. Perfect to stock up for a beach picnic! One of my favorite stops.
The best, local Handlebar coffee, French pastry and perfectly cooked organic scrambled eggs and omelettes.
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Bree'osh Cafe Montecito
1150 Coast Village Rd
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The best, local Handlebar coffee, French pastry and perfectly cooked organic scrambled eggs and omelettes.
Delicious cocktails and local organic vegan dishes in a lovely setting.
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Oliver's
1198 Coast Village Rd
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Delicious cocktails and local organic vegan dishes in a lovely setting.
Local, organic fresh pressed juices..(my favorite is Greens with Extra Ginger), avocado toast on gluten free bread, smoothies, bone broth and more. A perfect daily juice spot.
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Juice Ranch
33 Parker Way
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Local, organic fresh pressed juices..(my favorite is Greens with Extra Ginger), avocado toast on gluten free bread, smoothies, bone broth and more. A perfect daily juice spot.
Try their new location on Coast Village Road. Exceptional croissants and macaroons to go ...or quiche and salad on the terrace.
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Renaud's Bakery and Bistro
3305 State St
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Try their new location on Coast Village Road. Exceptional croissants and macaroons to go ...or quiche and salad on the terrace.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson Ln
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The absolute best pizza, salads and seasonal specials. Local, organic, Michelin star.. don’t miss this top favorite!
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Bettina
1014 Coast Village Rd
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The absolute best pizza, salads and seasonal specials. Local, organic, Michelin star.. don’t miss this top favorite!
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Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley Rd
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Wonderful local, organic food prepared by the lovely chef/owner Elizabeth Collings. Perfect for a beach picnic, a concert in the park or film at the Sunken Gardens, or to warm up at home for a quick dinner. Soups, salads, incredible chicken paillard and wonderful baked goods! The best chocolate chip cookies EVER! Available for dine-in when conditions permit.
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Merci Montecito
1028 Coast Village Rd
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Wonderful local, organic food prepared by the lovely chef/owner Elizabeth Collings. Perfect for a beach picnic, a concert in the park or film at the Sunken Gardens, or to warm up at home for a quick dinner. Soups, salads, incredible chicken paillard and wonderful baked goods! The best chocolate chip cookies EVER! Available for dine-in when conditions permit.
Hands down the best pizza I've had in California. Thin, crisp, perfect, 48 hour fermented crust, local organic ingredients.. also great salads, roast chicken and desserts!
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Bettina
1014 Coast Village Rd
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Hands down the best pizza I've had in California. Thin, crisp, perfect, 48 hour fermented crust, local organic ingredients.. also great salads, roast chicken and desserts!
Excellent salads, burgers and cocktails.
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Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village Rd
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Excellent salads, burgers and cocktails.
It is well-worth the beautiful 50 minute drive to Los Alamos for lunch or dinner at Food + Wine's best new chef, Daisy Ryan's exceptional restaurant, Bell's. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
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Bell's
406 Bell St
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It is well-worth the beautiful 50 minute drive to Los Alamos for lunch or dinner at Food + Wine's best new chef, Daisy Ryan's exceptional restaurant, Bell's. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
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Bell's
406 Bell St
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Ca Dario Montecito
1187 Coast Village Road
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A top favorite! GALA is a wonderful new Spanish restaurant with excellent food and cocktails in a lovely, inviting space with exceptional service.
Gala Restaurant
A top favorite! GALA is a wonderful new Spanish restaurant with excellent food and cocktails in a lovely, inviting space with exceptional service.

Sightseeing

A sweet spot for a picnic amidst the roses. Ocean view on the grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
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Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza Rubio
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A sweet spot for a picnic amidst the roses. Ocean view on the grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Mission.

Parks & Nature

A beautiful moderate to easy hike. You can read more about this and other nearby trails at http://www.santabarbarahikes.com
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Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring Trail
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A beautiful moderate to easy hike. You can read more about this and other nearby trails at http://www.santabarbarahikes.com
Just up the hill enjoy this short but fairly steep hike with large boulders to climb. The view of the coast is heavenly and the loop is about an hour.
Saddle Rock Trail
Saddle Rock Trail
Just up the hill enjoy this short but fairly steep hike with large boulders to climb. The view of the coast is heavenly and the loop is about an hour.

Arts & Culture

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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Entertainment & Activities

A very sweet and perfectly sized zoo near the beach. Young children will enjoy the train ride. Check the schedule for zoo events that are open to the public.
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Izoo laseSanta Barbara
500 Ninos Dr
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A very sweet and perfectly sized zoo near the beach. Young children will enjoy the train ride. Check the schedule for zoo events that are open to the public.
The best concert venue anywhere!
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Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas St
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The best concert venue anywhere!