A gourmet café restaurant at Hotel Californian, delicious for a quick breakfast or coffee to start your day among the palm trees in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.
This restaurant is one of our all-time favorites! Located just outside of downtown, Boathouse is an upscale seafood and brunch spot right on the beach with panoramic ocean views and a heated outdoor patio.
Casual, delicious, authentic Mexican fare.
Buzzy American eatery serving contemporary dishes inside a repurposed shipping container.
Great drinks with a cool atmosphere. Lots of small bites!
An intimate cocktail and music bar.
The focal point of any trip to Santa Barbara is the downtown area with its unique shopping, great food, and distinctive architecture. Walking down State Street is the perfect way to enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer!
The Funk Zone is a unique artistic, cultural, and commercial district bounded by State Street, Garden Street, Montecito Street, and Cabrillo Boulevard in the heart of downtown. There you'll find lots of great tasting rooms, breweries, cafes, and shops to check out.
This former fish market is located in the Funk Zone, just a stone’s throw from the oceanfront. The vibrant dining room has become one of the trendiest places in town.
Cozy tasting room featuring Conway Family Wines with panoramic ocean views and an outdoor deck. This special spot is about as California bliss as one can get!
Arroyo Burro Beach, also known as Hendry's Beach by local residents, is a public beach in Santa Barbara. One of the most gorgeous beaches in the area, this is a great place to check out the coast!
Undoubtedly one of Santa Barbara's best hikes. Inspiration Point provides clear views over the coast of Santa Barbara and across the Pacific Ocean towards the Channel Islands.
Just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara is Los Padres National Forest. A 3-mile hike will bring you to a beautiful collection of waterfalls and natural pools.
San Ysidro Trail is an 8.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara that features a waterfall and is rated one of the best in California.
Butterfly Beach is located along Channel Drive in Montecito, CA. This is a popular beach among Santa Barbara locals, boasting gorgeous views and endless fun.
Best chartering company to book a day (or night) out on the water! They have a variety of options from day cruise, whale sight-seeing cruise, and sunset cruise. Highly recommend this for a sunset cruise if you come into town early!