Food Scene
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo BlvdExcellent Mediterranean Cuisine, but make reservations!
Local Coffee House & Roaster. Some of my favorite brews.
40 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
520 E Haley StLocal Coffee House & Roaster. Some of my favorite brews.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StThe new Hip place to eat in town. (In the Funk Zone)
Probably one of the best Sushi places I have ever eaten,..... anywhere!
149 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StProbably one of the best Sushi places I have ever eaten,..... anywhere!
Chads Cafe
216 West Cabrillo BoulevardGreasy Spoon Breakfast (A Santa Barbara Classic) Be ready for a wait.
Julia Childs favorite Mexican Taqueria. Tourists from all over come to this place. Wait time can be up to an hour.
Cash Only.
96 locals recommend
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StJulia Childs favorite Mexican Taqueria. Tourists from all over come to this place. Wait time can be up to an hour.
Cash Only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StFunk Zone Wine Tasting is a lot of fun!
The Brewhouse
229 W Montecito StNearby and great beers & food.
Nearby college age bar and hangout w/ ping pong, beirut, and pool.
18 locals recommend
The Neighborhood Bar & Grill
235 W Montecito StNearby college age bar and hangout w/ ping pong, beirut, and pool.
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WaySanta Barbara Classic Seafood. Known for bar and clam chowder!
Entertainment & Activities
Great for kids or all ages. It is the perfect size to get through the entire zoo without taking up your whole day.
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrGreat for kids or all ages. It is the perfect size to get through the entire zoo without taking up your whole day.
Small Sea Center on the Pier, Fun for kids!
43 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
211 Stearns WharfSmall Sea Center on the Pier, Fun for kids!
Essentials
Small nearby (walking distance) market w/ your basic essentials
13 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Markets
324 W Montecito StSmall nearby (walking distance) market w/ your basic essentials