Things To Do
Santabarbara.com
The Santabarbara.com visitors' guide lists some of the many events, attractions, spas, and eats in Santa Barbara! We have also provided a few specific suggestions below.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
A surprisingly good collection for a small town, with particularlly impressive Asian art and Impressionist exhibits. Around the time of the wedding, they will have "The Impressionist Revolution" exhibit, featuring works by Monet and Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art.
Santa Barbara Zoo
A favorite destination! Don't miss the California condors, the Amur leopard, or the Island foxes! The Australian Walkabout is also great!
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Learn about native flora on a beautiful hike through these gardens.
Saturday Fishermen's Market of Santa Barbara
Best place to get fresh urchin! Go early Satuday Morning.
La Super-Rica Taqueria
This was Julia Child's favorite Mexican restaurant in Santa Barbara. We love it.
The Palace Grill
A long-time Santa Barbara establishment. This Cajun grill has great food and a fun New Orleans atmosphere!
Rose Cafe
Where Brian's mom and step-dad had their first date and everyone's favorite mexican restaurant!
Lilly's Taqueria (GF)
Entire menu is gluten-free and they are a seven-minuite drive from the church!
Elubia's Kitchen (GF)
Dedicated gluten-free Mexican food. (Highly recomended by GF friends!)
Santa Barbara Public Market
Can't decide what to eat? The Public Market contains a wide variety of small indoor resturants serving great food, such as sushi, Pad Thai, and tacos al pastor! Sweet tooth? Checou ot Rori's Ice Cream for seasonal flavors!
Arigato Sushi
A long time favorite and a great place to try Santa Barbara uni, if you don't want to get up for the Saturday Fisherman's Market!
Isla Vista Food Co-op Downtown Market
Grab a breakfast burito less than five minuites from the church!
Crushcakes & Cafe
Perefect breakfast place right near the church! Try the Red Velevet pancakes!
Lilac Pâtisserie (GF)
Dedicated gluten-free bakery.