Anna Spencer & David
Where to Eat
BREAKFAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
The best breakfast! 1 minute walk from the State Street hotels-
D'Angelo Bread
Wonderful breakfast & lunch! Quick walk from hotels.
Goat Tree
Hotel Californian's breakfast/brunch restaurant! Great spot to grab a pastry or sit for brunch!
The Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant
On State Street downtown. Also, a bakery and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito
French pastries, salads, eggs dishes and sandwiches. Order at counter and take to your table. Very casual, quick and good! Open for Breakfast and lunch.
GREAT LUNCH SPOTS:
The Cruisery
Easy walk from both hotels- Great selection of craft beer & cocktails. Serves Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
5 minute walk from hotel- right on the water. Great spot for a lobster roll & clam chowder.
Miramar Beach Club
Fun for great cocktails with an ocean view! Located outside of the Miramar Hotel.
LUNCH/DINNER RECS:
Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara
Great casual lunch/dinner spot located across the street from the Hotel Californian! Great wings, pizza, and craft beer.
Honor Bar
*They only accept walk-ins* 10 minute drive from State Street- Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks. Recs: Macho Salad and Ding’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich and House-smoked Salmon Appetizer.
Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito
Brophy Bros.
Seafood is the specialty. Very casual. Lunch and dinner right on the marina (walking distance from hotels). No reservations taken.
Santo Mezcal
Great spot for mexican food & margs- Located right next to the Riviera Beach House
WALKABLE DINNER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Aperitivo
Great italian spot with a wide selection of wine
St. Bibiana
Best Pizza in town- 4:30pm-9:00pm. 15 minute walk from State Street
Arigato Sushi
Popular sushi restaurant on State Street! They also have other items besides sushi.
Blackbird
Located inside the Hotel Californian- Wonderful place for dinner!
The Lark Santa Barbara
Great spot for dinner! Note: it is walkable from the hotels-
Loquita Santa Barbara
Farm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails! Open for dinner- walkable from State Street hotels
DINNER RECOMMENDATIONS (not walkable)
Lucky's
Best steakhouse in Santa Barbara- Make a reservation in advance!
Tre Lune
Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
The Stonehouse Restaurant
*Definitely need a reservation in advance* One of the best in the city.
Opal
Great cocktails and dinner. Open 5:00pm-10:00pm.
Zaytoon
Lebanese dinner spot with a dreamy patio, fireplaces, and tasty cocktails.
Caruso's
Must book a reservation in advance- Located on the beach at the Hotel Miramar (great place to check out if you are looking for an upscale italian dinner).
OTHER PLACES TO GO EXPLORE:
Walk to the beach
2 minute walk from ALL hotels on State Street!
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Paradise Springs Winery
Wheel Fun Rentals I Santa Barbara Train Station
Rent from California’s largest bike rental featuring hundreds of bicycles including specialty cycles, bicycles, Taga Bikes, Electric Bikes, beach rentals, and more!
LATE NIGHT BARS:
Rodeo Room
