Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Essentials
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StLovely park in front of this big grocery store.
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina Stclosest Joes.
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StAnother Joes....
cheap produce, lots of good chili choices... or just chips and salsa and margarita makings on the way home from the beach :) Awesome small hand made tortillas near the meat case.
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Santa Cruz Markets
324 W Montecito Stcheap produce, lots of good chili choices... or just chips and salsa and margarita makings on the way home from the beach :) Awesome small hand made tortillas near the meat case.
Milk, wine, everything right next door! Owned and run by our neighborly friends VJ and Manisha!
Little Corner Store
701 Bath StMilk, wine, everything right next door! Owned and run by our neighborly friends VJ and Manisha!
Museum quality grocery shopping. Lovely meats, delish deli/hot foods/salad bar and a wine bar in the store!
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Whole Foods Market
3761 State StMuseum quality grocery shopping. Lovely meats, delish deli/hot foods/salad bar and a wine bar in the store!
Food Scene
Rockin' Yogurt (Organic)
620 State StYummy organic frozen yogurt...:) Mom and Pop shop!
Close! Offering clean, fresh and creative, real food. Open 10:30-9
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Kyle's Kitchen
791 Chapala StClose! Offering clean, fresh and creative, real food. Open 10:30-9
Eureka!
601 Paseo NuevoHip and easy. Big servings and extensive bar :)
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor WayDelish dishes of breakfast yummy.
smells so wonderful, very local. great stationary store next door!
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Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley Stsmells so wonderful, very local. great stationary store next door!
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala Stcheap!
Happy Hour M-T (burger is big, ahi tuna salad, glass of wine $5!) the location makes the place a good value, best in the winter for sunsets. Great beach walking and dog/people watching :)
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Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrHappy Hour M-T (burger is big, ahi tuna salad, glass of wine $5!) the location makes the place a good value, best in the winter for sunsets. Great beach walking and dog/people watching :)
Fish market in the Harbor, great sushi at Sushi Go-Go there, too.
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Santa Barbara Fish Market
117 Harbor WayFish market in the Harbor, great sushi at Sushi Go-Go there, too.
Take-out or eat in, close and easy! They have big salads and gluten free pizza :) Open until 10
California Pizza Kitchen at Santa Barbara
719 Paseo NuevoTake-out or eat in, close and easy! They have big salads and gluten free pizza :) Open until 10
Blenders In The Grass
720 State Stdelish smoothies. you can share them by asking for two cups
Awesome fresh lime Margs, salsa had a nice bite and I'll order the Fajitas and homemade corn tortillas again! Outdoor seating, at least go check out the custom tile work :) Happy Hour is a good value.
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Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina
330 State StreetAwesome fresh lime Margs, salsa had a nice bite and I'll order the Fajitas and homemade corn tortillas again! Outdoor seating, at least go check out the custom tile work :) Happy Hour is a good value.
Great outdoor locale, where the tourists rarely roam. Great walk on the breakwater after dinner or watch the local commercial fisherman unload their daily catch. Great family eatery and outing. (Fish and chips, salmon salad or pork tacos :)
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On The Alley
117 Harbor WayGreat outdoor locale, where the tourists rarely roam. Great walk on the breakwater after dinner or watch the local commercial fisherman unload their daily catch. Great family eatery and outing. (Fish and chips, salmon salad or pork tacos :)
Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala Stclassic grill, eggs bene!
Fantastic special occasion restaurant. (We had a Christmas dinner that was so special) Check out the roof deck for happy hour!
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Finch & Fork
31 W Carrillo StFantastic special occasion restaurant. (We had a Christmas dinner that was so special) Check out the roof deck for happy hour!
New, very cool looking restaurant a short 2 block walk up Bath Street on Canon Perdido! I have plans to go, let me know if you try it first.
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Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido StNew, very cool looking restaurant a short 2 block walk up Bath Street on Canon Perdido! I have plans to go, let me know if you try it first.
Fresh and oooh so flavorful modern plant based cuisine. Close to Lazy Acres Market, another gem on the "Mesa" in SB.
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Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrFresh and oooh so flavorful modern plant based cuisine. Close to Lazy Acres Market, another gem on the "Mesa" in SB.
Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrIf you need Starbucks it's 4 blocks away :)
Excellent, fast & casual Mexican! We like it to go, it can be noisy here. I love the Las Agaves salad, sweet and spicy with mango and avocado :) Breakfast at the Milpas location is authentic, only avail on the weekends.
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Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas St Excellent, fast & casual Mexican! We like it to go, it can be noisy here. I love the Las Agaves salad, sweet and spicy with mango and avocado :) Breakfast at the Milpas location is authentic, only avail on the weekends.
Excellent, fast & casual Mexican! We like it to go, it can be noisy here. I love the Las Agaves salad, sweet and spicy with mango and avocado :) Breakfast at the Milpas location is authentic, only avail on the weekends.
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Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StExcellent, fast & casual Mexican! We like it to go, it can be noisy here. I love the Las Agaves salad, sweet and spicy with mango and avocado :) Breakfast at the Milpas location is authentic, only avail on the weekends.
One of the coolest, tastiest in a very unique SB repurposed setting! Reservations necessary. We ordered the 1/2 chicken, lots of food. Menu changes, very fresh. Special occasion place :)
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StOne of the coolest, tastiest in a very unique SB repurposed setting! Reservations necessary. We ordered the 1/2 chicken, lots of food. Menu changes, very fresh. Special occasion place :)
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfWine tasting with a million dollar view!
On the sand dining, very casual and so fun with the whole family. The Country Scrabble for breakfast! Chips and salsa are not great, breakfast is a better value.
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Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrOn the sand dining, very casual and so fun with the whole family. The Country Scrabble for breakfast! Chips and salsa are not great, breakfast is a better value.
Oh, the bread here! My European guests recommend it highly :)) Close by and quaint.
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D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StOh, the bread here! My European guests recommend it highly :)) Close by and quaint.
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village RdDelicious guacamole!
Trust me! It's been written up in the LA Times and Vogue, such a great treat and so close to the house. They are generous with samples :))
http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-mcconnells-20150530-story.html
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StTrust me! It's been written up in the LA Times and Vogue, such a great treat and so close to the house. They are generous with samples :))
http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-mcconnells-20150530-story.html
Special occasion place, wonderful old movie star photos on the walls. The food is excellent, sometimes a little loud inside.
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Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village RdSpecial occasion place, wonderful old movie star photos on the walls. The food is excellent, sometimes a little loud inside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pool tables, Food & Music with a great accent... (live music Thursday nights)
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Dargan's
18 E Ortega StPool tables, Food & Music with a great accent... (live music Thursday nights)
Press Room
15 E Ortega StBar and English accents, who could ask for more fun in the sun!
Wildcat
15 W Ortega StLate night action and cocktails. Colorful to say the least...!
Bar and restaurant- Italian. One of the oldest joints in town, STRONG drinks!
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Joe's Cafe
536 State StBar and restaurant- Italian. One of the oldest joints in town, STRONG drinks!
The Red Piano
519 State StFun, fun, fun!
Dinner and live music. Check their website for the entertainment calendar!
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SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StDinner and live music. Check their website for the entertainment calendar!
Sightseeing
Go up the tower and see SB from the top! Free w/lovely architecture. Tour inside the clock (only one in the US) Wed and Sats @ 1:00pm :)
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StGo up the tower and see SB from the top! Free w/lovely architecture. Tour inside the clock (only one in the US) Wed and Sats @ 1:00pm :)
Restaurants (my fav sushi - Sushi Go-Go!), kayaking, sailing, beach combing, whale watching, shopping!!
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Santa Barbara Harbor
132-A Harbor WayRestaurants (my fav sushi - Sushi Go-Go!), kayaking, sailing, beach combing, whale watching, shopping!!
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StHistoric landmark. Lovely rose garden :)
Great kids activities, see the blue whale skeleton out front!
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolGreat kids activities, see the blue whale skeleton out front!
Santa Barbara Surfing Museum
16 Helena Avesmall and iconic!
Entertainment & Activities
Carousel, big slide and whales in the grass! Soo much fun. Summer there are free concerts here on Thursday nights. Picnic and dancing - bike over for the fun!
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Chase Palm Park
323 E Cabrillo BlvdCarousel, big slide and whales in the grass! Soo much fun. Summer there are free concerts here on Thursday nights. Picnic and dancing - bike over for the fun!
Great biking destination, lovely green spot for a moonrise picnic. Leadbetter beach below is an awesome beginner surf spot and a sheltered beach in the west wind.
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Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa PlaceGreat biking destination, lovely green spot for a moonrise picnic. Leadbetter beach below is an awesome beginner surf spot and a sheltered beach in the west wind.
For the big and little kids, GO OUT ON THE WATER and look back at the city!! These people are so friendly and you will be sooo happy you learned and/or saw our waterways. Cathy sent you!
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Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor WayFor the big and little kids, GO OUT ON THE WATER and look back at the city!! These people are so friendly and you will be sooo happy you learned and/or saw our waterways. Cathy sent you!
Yoga Soup
28 Parker WayGreat new student discount. Use our local zip code: 93101
Los Banos Del Mar Pool
401 Shoreline DrAwesome public 50 meter pool. Cheap and lovely.
Yes, you must go to the spa!! See the brochures, LOVELY treat! I've had the facial, it was wonderful :)
Alchemy Spa
35 W Haley StYes, you must go to the spa!! See the brochures, LOVELY treat! I've had the facial, it was wonderful :)
Wheel Fun Rentals
24 E Mason Stvalue rentals and location!
Awesome for a city overview! Fun and informative, like an "on and off" bus.
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Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StAwesome for a city overview! Fun and informative, like an "on and off" bus.
Open Air Bicycles Santa Barbara
3516 State Stbike rentals and delivery
Spanish courtyard inside, very unique. Beautiful architecture. Fun to catch a show/concert or the SBIFF on the BIG screen in the BIG theater. We like the coconut cake after the show at Jane's!
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The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StSpanish courtyard inside, very unique. Beautiful architecture. Fun to catch a show/concert or the SBIFF on the BIG screen in the BIG theater. We like the coconut cake after the show at Jane's!
This is sooo fun if you love being out on the ocean and wild life! Check their website to see what whales they are seeing, but the dolphin watching is amazing here, the channel hosts a pod of 30,000 common dolphins, so spectacular to see them fly along side the boat. Their boat is super stable and comfortable, the naturalist on board is wonderful. You won't be disappointed! Early morning trips are always best, bring a warm layer in case it's windy.
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Condor Express Whale Watching
This is sooo fun if you love being out on the ocean and wild life! Check their website to see what whales they are seeing, but the dolphin watching is amazing here, the channel hosts a pod of 30,000 common dolphins, so spectacular to see them fly along side the boat. Their boat is super stable and comfortable, the naturalist on board is wonderful. You won't be disappointed! Early morning trips are always best, bring a warm layer in case it's windy.
City of SB free walking tour
http://freewalkingtoursb.com/waterfront-tour/
Skater's Point
Must see the talented skaters and risk riders.
Great all level hike to a stellar view :) Just past the Mission, so you can see it, too. (hiking guide in the house)
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Inspiration Point
Great all level hike to a stellar view :) Just past the Mission, so you can see it, too. (hiking guide in the house)
Santa Barbara Harbor
132-A Harbor Wayhttp://freewalkingtoursb.com/waterfront-tour/
Everything Else
Butterfly Beach
Great biking destination, beautiful beach.