Favorite SB Bars
Good classic cocktails close to State Street. Unique food menu. Good vibes.
9 locals recommend
The Pickle Room
122 East Canon Perdido StreetGood classic cocktails close to State Street. Unique food menu. Good vibes.
Unique signature drinks. Good mixologists. Good environment. Lots of food nearby.
7 locals recommend
Pearl Social Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StUnique signature drinks. Good mixologists. Good environment. Lots of food nearby.
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdGood drinks, good people watching. Walking distance from the studio.
On a cool block of State Street with good food nearby. Part of the historical Grenada theater.
65 locals recommend
The Good Lion
1212 State StOn a cool block of State Street with good food nearby. Part of the historical Grenada theater.
Local
1187 Coast Village RoadNewest bar in Montecito. Great outdoor space.
Food scene
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StHeart of the funk zone. Adventurous dishes. Good scene.
Hidden gem in a big city. Highly curated and nicely styled. Best burrata west of the Mississippi*
*in our own humble opinion
Aperitivo
7 West Haley StreetHidden gem in a big city. Highly curated and nicely styled. Best burrata west of the Mississippi*
*in our own humble opinion
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StSome of the best mole chicken enchiladas! SB staple.
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StConventional and non-conventional tacos. A block from the beach.
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff DrBest tapas in town!
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StGreat location. Good tapas. Delicious cocktails.
Maiz Picante Taqueria
Sightseeing
Gorgeous beach less than a mile from the studio. Good for lounging all day, people watching, dog walking...
145 locals recommend
Butterfly Beach
Gorgeous beach less than a mile from the studio. Good for lounging all day, people watching, dog walking...
Beautiful views of SB. Old historic house on property is fun to see.
31 locals recommend
Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdBeautiful views of SB. Old historic house on property is fun to see.
Beach close to the harbor and wharf. Close proximity to a lot of things. More of a locals spot than East Beach.
59 locals recommend
Leadbetter Beach
Beach close to the harbor and wharf. Close proximity to a lot of things. More of a locals spot than East Beach.
Super local beach spot with a lot of stairs. Parking can be difficult but worth the struggle.
16 locals recommend
Mesa Lane Beach
Super local beach spot with a lot of stairs. Parking can be difficult but worth the struggle.
Fun to grab a coffee and sit on a bench in the Presidio. Artisanal markets are often held here on the weekends.
23 locals recommend
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 E Canon Perdido StFun to grab a coffee and sit on a bench in the Presidio. Artisanal markets are often held here on the weekends.
East Beach
Volley ball. Large beach so you're not limited by high tide. Fun times!
Hikes
Beautiful hike with waterfalls. Be sure to make it up to the top to Gibraltar Rd. to see the views of all of SB!
19 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon TrailBeautiful hike with waterfalls. Be sure to make it up to the top to Gibraltar Rd. to see the views of all of SB!
Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring TrailHot Springs Canyon Trailhead, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
1202-1298 E Mountain DrCoffee
Super friendly owners, the one on Canon Perdido is in a great location (across from the Presidio) and their espresso pairs well with milk!
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StSuper friendly owners, the one on Canon Perdido is in a great location (across from the Presidio) and their espresso pairs well with milk!
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat pour overs if that's what you're into!
Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Folded Hills Montecito Tasting Room and Wine Shop
1294 Coast Village RdFolded Hills Estate Tasting Room & Winery at the Homestead
2323 Old Coast HwyDeep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfMargerum Tasting Room
19 E Mason StVega Vineyard and Farm
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
7600 Foxen Canyon RdGrassini Family Vineyards
24 El PaseoKoehler Winery
5360 Foxen Canyon RdRancho Sisquoc Winery
6600 Foxen Canyon RoadLa Lieff Winery
The Valley Project
116 E Yanonali StFess Parker Funk Zone