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September 19, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA

Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Paige Mcilmoil and Alex Pithoud
Things to Do in Santa Barbara We're so excited to celebrate with you in one of our favorite places! Santa Barbara offers beautiful beaches, incredible food, amazing wine, and plenty of opportunities to relax and explore. Whether you're staying for the weekend or making a longer trip out of it, here are some of our favorite recommendations.

The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara's most popular neighborhood! Right in downtown and adjacent to the ocean, you'll find the best restaurants, wineries and breweries Santa Barbara has to offer.

Mony's Mexican Food

217 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Best Mexican food in SB!

Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara

119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA

A local favorite for seafood in the Santa Barbara Harbor

Stearns Wharf

217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA

Stearns Wharf is the pier located at the bottom of State Street. Picturesque views of the Santa Barbara coastline!

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

A Santa Barbara local's favorite beach, tucked back below the cliffs. There is also a great restaurant for happy hour, lunch or dinner!

Loquita Santa Barbara

202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

The Good Lion

1212 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Great spot for cocktails!

Topa Topa Brewing Co.

120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA

A lively brewery in the funk zone with a great patio!

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara

137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Kunin Wines

831 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA

A part of Santa Barbara's 'Urban Wine Trail' in the Funk Zone neighborhood, featuring wines from some of the best wineries in the Santa Barbara Valley.

Helena Avenue Bakery

131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

1 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

GREAT coffee and breakfast! Several locations around town.

Dune Coffee Roasters

528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

On The Alley Santa Barbara

117 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA

Great fish tacos on the Santa Barbara Harbor

Pali Wine Co.

205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden

420 Plaza Rubio, Santa Barbara, CA

The Santa Barbara Mission is a site to be seen. They have a beautiful, expansive lawn in front of the mission for picnics and relaxing.

State Street

State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

State Street is the heart of Santa Barbara's downtown. Great shopping and restaurants.