PAMELA’S GUIDEBOOK
Food Scene
The owners are from France. The coffee and croissants are divine!
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Bree'osh Cafe Montecito
1150 Coast Village RdThe owners are from France. The coffee and croissants are divine!
Best Mexican restaurant in town! You can walk there and they have an outdoor patio that's fantastic!
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Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village RdBest Mexican restaurant in town! You can walk there and they have an outdoor patio that's fantastic!
They're vegan, and FABULOUS!! They have a super nice outdoor patio with lights at night and they have a tv for sports games. Don't let the "vegan" turn you away...it's an abundane of flavor!!! They don't serve breakfast but just started service lunch!! Reservation via Open Table is best. $$
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Oliver's
1198 Coast Village RdThey're vegan, and FABULOUS!! They have a super nice outdoor patio with lights at night and they have a tv for sports games. Don't let the "vegan" turn you away...it's an abundane of flavor!!! They don't serve breakfast but just started service lunch!! Reservation via Open Table is best. $$
GREAT food and drinks (limited wine list) no matter what you order!! Nice outdoor seating - first come only. They don't take reservations. $$
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Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdGREAT food and drinks (limited wine list) no matter what you order!! Nice outdoor seating - first come only. They don't take reservations. $$
Merci Montecito
1028 Coast Village RdThe BEST breakfast in town! Small, quaint and local owners.
Local owners and the chef is amazing! The outdoor space is a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Coast & Olive
1295 Coast Village RdLocal owners and the chef is amazing! The outdoor space is a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner!
You will pay top dollar here and need a reservation most of the time, but EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent!!! You may even see a local star there!
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Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdYou will pay top dollar here and need a reservation most of the time, but EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent!!! You may even see a local star there!
The food and service is fantastic at a reasonable price and they have a pianist (check their website for details) on weekends. There’s a bar and indoor/outdoor seating! Our new favorite place to eat!
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The food and service is fantastic at a reasonable price and they have a pianist (check their website for details) on weekends. There’s a bar and indoor/outdoor seating! Our new favorite place to eat!
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village RdDrinks & Nightlife
This list is a peek into places in town, walkable or close by that we like to go or recommend anyone traveling here. Enjoy!
It is THE place to see and be seen, especially on Friday nights where you just night run into a celebrity!! Reservation necessary for dining, but the bar is packed from 7-10 on the weekends. $$$
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Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdIt is THE place to see and be seen, especially on Friday nights where you just night run into a celebrity!! Reservation necessary for dining, but the bar is packed from 7-10 on the weekends. $$$
The piano bar is so much fun!!! Good for all ages (mostly 30+) so it's not a college scene, but it's fun and I've even seen Kenny Loggins get on the mic!! Jason is usally at the piano and he can get the crowd going!!
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The Red Piano
519 State StThe piano bar is so much fun!!! Good for all ages (mostly 30+) so it's not a college scene, but it's fun and I've even seen Kenny Loggins get on the mic!! Jason is usally at the piano and he can get the crowd going!!
Holy cow! We have been waiting for this place to be finished and open for years. It won't disappoint as it sits ON THE OCEAN so go there for a drink or dinner. It opened in February and is absolutely spectacular!!! You will need a reservation for dining, otherwise, just go there to check it out. It's a MUST SEE!
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson LnHoly cow! We have been waiting for this place to be finished and open for years. It won't disappoint as it sits ON THE OCEAN so go there for a drink or dinner. It opened in February and is absolutely spectacular!!! You will need a reservation for dining, otherwise, just go there to check it out. It's a MUST SEE!
Sightseeing
Walking distance to this beautiful beach where you can have a picnic, watch the sunrise and/or sunset.
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Butterfly Beach
Walking distance to this beautiful beach where you can have a picnic, watch the sunrise and/or sunset.
You have to travel to Oxnard to get on the boat that takes you to the islands that you see off the coast here. It's worth it!
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Channel Islands
You have to travel to Oxnard to get on the boat that takes you to the islands that you see off the coast here. It's worth it!
Parks & Nature
Great trail for all levels. The views are amazing!!! The debris flow hit this hard, but it's a "trail" again as locals love this trek.
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Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
1202-1298 E Mountain DrGreat trail for all levels. The views are amazing!!! The debris flow hit this hard, but it's a "trail" again as locals love this trek.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StGreat music venue from about March through October
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway RdFabulous events are held here for music lovers
Shopping
Angel
1150 Coast Village RdHigh end casual wear. If you forgot a cashmere sweater, they're sure to have it!
MARCUS
1155 Coast Village RdFabulous shopping for women!!
K. Frank
1150 Coast Village RdFabulous shopping for men and women
Whistle Club
1235 Coast Village RdUnique and fabulous clothing for women
Essentials
Vons
1040 Coast Village RdForgot your toothbrush or razor? This is within walking distance for any of the essentials you may need.
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CVS
2973 State StForgot your toothbrush or razor? This is within walking distance for any of the essentials you may need.
Cos Bar Montecito
1253 Coast Village RdMakeup, perfume and more within walking distance.
These guys are great if you need a bottle of wine - whatever amount you want to spend, they have it and they're around the corner and walking distance!
The Liquor & Wine Grotto
1271 Coast Village RdThese guys are great if you need a bottle of wine - whatever amount you want to spend, they have it and they're around the corner and walking distance!