Guidebook for Santa Barbara
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Beautiful high-end hotel with amazing views, bar and restaurant. Free valet.
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado PlBeautiful high-end hotel with amazing views, bar and restaurant. Free valet.
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara StOne of our great local parks
Wonderful park with duck pond and streams. Really great landscaping to enjoy!
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial GardensWonderful park with duck pond and streams. Really great landscaping to enjoy!
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa StAwesome winery (many other's right next door)
Corks n' Crowns
32 Anacapa StAnother great winery and beer spot! Many more right near by
Super cheap Chinese massage. Not a bad spot to rest up for 40 minutes after walking downtown.
Little Rainbow Foot Spa II
401 State StSuper cheap Chinese massage. Not a bad spot to rest up for 40 minutes after walking downtown.
Food Scene
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StNice little breakfast spot
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StAnother nice little breakfast spot
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town! No reservations, just walk-ups.
Excellent high end pizza place with full bar and great atmosphere.
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Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StExcellent high end pizza place with full bar and great atmosphere.
Excellent Italian. Little pricey but very high quality and great service.
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Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StExcellent Italian. Little pricey but very high quality and great service.
My favorite Italian spot in SB and not as expensive as Olio. Make a reservation.
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Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo BlvdMy favorite Italian spot in SB and not as expensive as Olio. Make a reservation.
Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala StSB's classic greasy spoon breakfast joint
A classic SB Restaurant/Bar with great seafood right in the harbor!
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Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayA classic SB Restaurant/Bar with great seafood right in the harbor!
Trendy and happening new high end restaurant with full bar. Reservation recommended otherwise you can snag bar seat.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StTrendy and happening new high end restaurant with full bar. Reservation recommended otherwise you can snag bar seat.
Restaurant/Bar with a wide variety of interesting burgers and a big beer selection
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Eureka!
601 Paseo NuevoRestaurant/Bar with a wide variety of interesting burgers and a big beer selection
Right on the beach, plastic chairs, nothing fancy, but you can get a pancakes or a burger basically on the beach.
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East Beach Grill
1118 E Cabrillo BlvdRight on the beach, plastic chairs, nothing fancy, but you can get a pancakes or a burger basically on the beach.
Santa Barbara's favorite pizza place (multiple locations to choose from)
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Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LaneSanta Barbara's favorite pizza place (multiple locations to choose from)
Santa Barbara's favorite pizza place (multiple locations to choose from)
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Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LaneSanta Barbara's favorite pizza place (multiple locations to choose from)
Wholesome often organic restaurant with many vegetarian options. Low key.
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Sojourner Cafe
134 E Canon Perdido StWholesome often organic restaurant with many vegetarian options. Low key.
Low key spot to get healthy / wholesome lunch or dinner. Good amount of vegetarian options.
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Natural Cafe
508 State StLow key spot to get healthy / wholesome lunch or dinner. Good amount of vegetarian options.
Downey's
1305 State StA Santa Barbara favorite for fine dining. Very well done.
This is one of my favorites! This is a nice restaurant at a reasonable price, delicious food, nice atmosphere, beer and wine. Secret vegetarian menu upon request.
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Jane
1311 State StThis is one of my favorites! This is a nice restaurant at a reasonable price, delicious food, nice atmosphere, beer and wine. Secret vegetarian menu upon request.
A nice, small, Italian restaurant. A lot of people LOVE it, I like it.
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Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StA nice, small, Italian restaurant. A lot of people LOVE it, I like it.
This is a "cupcakery". Delicious treats and also a good cafe for real food.
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Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StThis is a "cupcakery". Delicious treats and also a good cafe for real food.
The French Press
1101 State StOne of my go-to coffee spots
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StOne of my go-to coffee spots
Coffee Cat
1201 Anacapa StOne of my go-to coffee spots
China Pavilion
1202 Chapala StBest Chinese in SB
The Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala StTop tier seafood in SB
If you are looking for a Acai fruit bowl or blended morning smoothie, this is the spot!
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Backyard Bowls
331 Motor WayIf you are looking for a Acai fruit bowl or blended morning smoothie, this is the spot!
One of the most awarded restaurants in SB. Food is "cajun fusion". Fun unique experience.
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The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StOne of the most awarded restaurants in SB. Food is "cajun fusion". Fun unique experience.
Milk & Honey
30 W Anapamu StGreat tapas and drinks!
Your Place Restaurant
22 N Milpas StBest Thai in SB
Highly acclaimed "taco shack" serving very authentic Mexican. Think it may be cash only and there will be a line.
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StHighly acclaimed "taco shack" serving very authentic Mexican. Think it may be cash only and there will be a line.
Sightseeing
Beautiful site seeing. You can go up in the tower for free and visit the historic mural rooms.
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StBeautiful site seeing. You can go up in the tower for free and visit the historic mural rooms.
Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StBeautiful site seeing!
Botanischer Garten Santa Barbara
1212 Mission Canyon RdWonderful outdoor site seeing!
Coastal boat cruises, whale watching, boat rentals
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Santa Barbara Sailing Center
302 W Cabrillo BlvdCoastal boat cruises, whale watching, boat rentals
East Beach
Nice beach with volley ball courts
Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdBeautiful park with stunning views of whole city and ocean
Arts & Culture
Beautiful outdoor concert space! Checkout www.sbbowl.com for upcoming events.
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Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StBeautiful outdoor concert space! Checkout www.sbbowl.com for upcoming events.
Essentials
Local grocery but best used for great prepared meals. Little spendy for the basics.
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Cantwell's Market & Deli
1533 State StLocal grocery but best used for great prepared meals. Little spendy for the basics.
Riviera Market
416 E Micheltorena StSuper close market
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StWho doesn't love Tj's?
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StWho doesn't love TJ's?
Shopping
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo NuevoGreat outdoor shopping right on State Street
Drinks & Nightlife
Joe's Cafe
536 State StStiffest drink in SB!
Dargan's
18 E Ortega StIrish pub, with pool and darts
UNION
214 State StGreat bar to watch a game, get good solid food, and fun but relaxed atmosphere