Food Scene
Family style cooking, reasonable prices, friendly atmosphere. Popular, but usually not a long wait.
6 locals recommend
Cody's Cafe
4898 Hollister AveFamily style cooking, reasonable prices, friendly atmosphere. Popular, but usually not a long wait.
This popular place serves a great coffee and similar beverages and some foods...a good wifi-, and place to relax.
18 locals recommend
Java Station
4447 Hollister AveThis popular place serves a great coffee and similar beverages and some foods...a good wifi-, and place to relax.
Del Pueblo Cafe
5134 Hollister AveReasonably priced and good Mexican food
Palapa Restaurant
4123 State StReasonably priced, good Mexican food.
There's always a line, but it moves fast. I like their food, for fast food
16 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
4865 Calle RealThere's always a line, but it moves fast. I like their food, for fast food
Via Maestra 42
3343 State StExcellent Italian food - next to post office in small strip mall.
The Habit Burger Grill
628 State StExcellent burgers and more
Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant
3524 State Stgood food and moderate prices
Pretty much all organic and you select items to go in your burrito or burrito salad bowl
Chipotle Mexican Grill
723 State StPretty much all organic and you select items to go in your burrito or burrito salad bowl
Panda Express
3849 State StChinese fast food
Chuck's of Hawaii
3888 State Stgood steaks
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Wayhealthy 'bowls' nice for light lunch
Panera Bread
3851 State Stgood sandwiches and salads. Order at counter and food is brought to your table.
Saigon Restaurant
1230A State StI've not tried this restaurant, but reviews are good.
Mandarin Palace
3955 State StPopular Chinese restaurant
K's Tree House Restaurant
3860 State StreetI've not tried this restaurant, but it's been around a long time.
As the name implies, vegan, vegetarian and conventional food. Order at counter, and food is delivered to your table. Next door to Plaza de Oro movie theater.
33 locals recommend
Natural Cafe
508 State StAs the name implies, vegan, vegetarian and conventional food. Order at counter, and food is delivered to your table. Next door to Plaza de Oro movie theater.
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdPopular and good breakfast and lunch restaurant.
Yummy breakfasts and lunch - great croissants all prepared by French chefs
42 locals recommend
Renauld's Bakery
1324 State StYummy breakfasts and lunch - great croissants all prepared by French chefs
Ahi Sushi
3631 State Stpopular sushi restaurant
Le Cafe Stella
3302 McCaw AveVery good food - moderate prices. Good happy hour
Chick-fil-A
3707 State Stfast food, chicken based
Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito
3925 State Streetfast food conventional and Mexican
Crocodile Restaurant & Bar
2819 State StI've heard it is good, but haven't eaten there myself.
Giovanni's Pizza
6583 Pardall Rdpopular pizza restaurnt
La Cumbre Plaza
121 S Hope AveFine burgers, salads, soup and drinks
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrVery good food and location.
Historic, scenic SB harbor. Great chowder, seafood and steaks.
11 locals recommend
Breakwater Restaurant
107 Harbor WayHistoric, scenic SB harbor. Great chowder, seafood and steaks.
Dargan's
18 E Ortega Stauthentic Irish bar and restaurant. Cozy atmosphere.
Been in the location at the waterfront for a long time. Good food.
6 locals recommend
Endless Summer Bar Cafe
113 Harbor WayBeen in the location at the waterfront for a long time. Good food.
Jane
1311 State StExcellent food, atmosphere and service
Pan Italian restaurant, sophisticated, and around the corner casual pizza bar-wine bar at Olio Pizzeria.
41 locals recommend
Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StPan Italian restaurant, sophisticated, and around the corner casual pizza bar-wine bar at Olio Pizzeria.
Opal
1325 State StLocal's favorite. Creative influences in the food from around the world.
Great choice for food and lively atmosphere. Been there for ages. Music too!
38 locals recommend
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StGreat choice for food and lively atmosphere. Been there for ages. Music too!
Interesting food choices, and good service. Pleasant quiet outdoor seating. A FAVORITE
39 locals recommend
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StInteresting food choices, and good service. Pleasant quiet outdoor seating. A FAVORITE
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrGood food and location on the beach.
Lighthouse Coffee
199 South Turnpike RoadGreat coffee spot with seating outside.
Everything Else
Cardtronics ATM
Vons market has most grocery needs, and is convenient
20 minute walk across the mesa to the bluffs. steps down to the water. Suggest you turn left once down on the beach for more modesty.
17 locals recommend
More Mesa Beach
20 minute walk across the mesa to the bluffs. steps down to the water. Suggest you turn left once down on the beach for more modesty.
Cloud 10 Jump Club
187 South Turnpike Roadif you like trampolines, you'll enjoy this place
Many arts and leisure events are held here, as well as graduations, etc.
52 locals recommend
University of California, Santa Barbara
Many arts and leisure events are held here, as well as graduations, etc.
See's Candies
3849 State Stfamous chocolates - usually a free sample when you enter
Blenders In The Grass - 5 Points
3973 State Stsmoothies - very good
Santa Barbara Family YMCA
36 Hitchcock WayCan get a guest pass.
Essentials
Good quality food - much of it is organic. Entrees and salads to go or eat there.
94 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StGood quality food - much of it is organic. Entrees and salads to go or eat there.
Trader Joe's has 3 locations in Santa Barbara area. This one is the most central.
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StTrader Joe's has 3 locations in Santa Barbara area. This one is the most central.
This is the most northern of Trader Joe's in the area - it is in Goleta and a 5 minute drive
216 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StThis is the most northern of Trader Joe's in the area - it is in Goleta and a 5 minute drive
Farm fresh produce - one stand is organic and the other is conventional. Great strawberries in season
7 locals recommend
Lane Farms
5091 Hollister AveFarm fresh produce - one stand is organic and the other is conventional. Great strawberries in season
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo Stlike Von's - most grocery items available
Gelson's Market
3305 State StPricey, but good food, much is organic
Vons
163 S Turnpike Rdnormal grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
The Creekside Restaurant & Bar
4444 Hollister AveArts & Culture
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StEntertainment & Activities
Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
5925 Calle RealBowling and food