Chanelle & Whitney
Things To Do
bouchon Santa Barbara
One of our favorite date night spots! French cuisine with wine pairings and great service. On the pricier side, but highly recommended! We order the scallop trio appetizer every time we go - definite must try!
Arigato Sushi
We went here on our first date. One of our favorite sushi spots that we regularly go to! Our favorite things to order are the yellowtail carpaccio, Chef special half and half, and the local's only!
Cubaneo
Located next to Shaker Mill! Delicious cuban sandwiches and mixed plates
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - Santa Barbara
Great place for happy hour or casual bite to eat! Their coconut shrimp is our absolute favorite.
Mesa Verde Restaurant
Our favorite vegan / gluten free restaurant in town! If you go, I highly recommend the polenta fries, street tacos, avocado bowl and panna cotto.
Backyard Bowls
Quick spot for breakfast or a snack. They have delicious acai bowls and smoothies!
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Our favorite coffee spot in town. There are two locations - but the De La Vina location serves amazing avocado toast that is a must!
Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant
Delicious deli in the funk zone! Perfect stop before or after a day in the funk zone. OMG and Southwestern are our go-to sandwiches
Corazon Cocina SB
Great quality Mexican restaurant located in the Public Market. Ceviche, tacos and so much more!
Lucky Penny
Wood fire pizzeria in the funk zone. Can't miss it - just find the wall made with pennies!
Mony's Mexican Food
Quick & easy taco spot in the funk zone. Lots of salsa options!
Santo Mezcal
Best ceviche in town! Great cocktails and Mexican food
Los Agaves Restaurant
Best Mexican food in Santa Barbara!
Loquita Santa Barbara
Our favorite place for tapas, paella, and wine. If you go, order the churros - you won't be disappointed!
milk & honey
Tapas place located in downtown SB. Delicious coconut mojitos and patatas bravas!
Toma Restaurant & Bar
Italian restaurant across from the beach. We love the Tuna Cones, Black Spaghetti, and Olive Oil Cake!
Trattoria Vittoria
One of our favorite Italian restaurants in town! They have the best calamari and spaghetti with meatballs.
Scarlett Begonia
One of our favorite places for brunch! Unique brunch cocktails and coffee drinks and super yummy lemon ricotta pancakes.
Shoreline Beach Cafe
Cute breakfast spot on the beach! Good for larger parties as well
Jeannine's Bakery
One of Santa Barbara's #1 breakfast & brunch places. There are three locations - upper State Street, downtown, and Montecito.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
Boathouse is on the beach and a great brunch spot on the weekend!
Kanaloa Seafood
Seafood spot across from SB's outdoor mall (Paseo Nuevo). Our favorite seafood lunch place for tuna melts, poke bowls and fish tacos.
Cold Spring Tavern
40 minutes from downtown SB. Cold Springs is tucked in the SB mountains and on the weekends there is live music and barbecued tri-tip sandwiches on their patio. Great place to stop if you are heading towards Solvang or after a hike at Inspiration Point.
Zaytoon
Mediterranean restaurant that was voted one of California's most romantic restaurants! Gorgeous outdoor seating and they offer hookah on the patio.
EOS Lounge
Where we met! Whitney started working here after college and has worked his way up to become a partner of this very popular nightclub. Make sure to arrive before 10 pm and enjoy the beautiful patio. Peachy keen & the frose are delightful.
Melville Winery Tasting Room
The coziest and classiest wine tasting room in the funk zone located in the new Hotel California building. The wine is so fantastic that we became wine members here!
Santa Barbara Winery
Beautiful tasting room in the funk zone. Great wine selection and a fun barrel room.
Deep Sea Tasting Room
Tasting room on the pier overlooking the water. People come here for the atmosphere (not necessarily the wine). Super relaxing spot!
The Red Piano
Fun bar with live music!
Shaker Mill
New craft cocktail spot on State Street in an open concept building. Enjoy a pina colada from Shaker Mill and grab a cuban sandwich at Cubaneo right next to this spot!
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
Rent paddleboards or kayaks to explore Santa Barbara on the water.
SB Buggie
Cruise through Santa Barbara on an SB Buggie!
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Moderate hiking trail that leads you to beautiful views of the entire city and ocean.
Butterfly Beach
Our favorite beach that is located right in front of our wedding venue.