Farmer Boy (classic diner breakfast! Get the country sausage omelette and home fries!) Bistro Amasa (best bacon of Clare’s life) Boathouse (beachfront, beautiful views) Backyard Bowls (Clare's favorite--acai bowls) Little Heart Cafecito (Trav's favorite breakfast burrito in town) Scarlett Begonia Alessia Patisserie
Daily Grind Handlebar (location on Canon Perdido is across from our wedding venue. You have to try the almond croissant) Santa Barbara Roasting Company
South coast Deli (Clare's favorite--try the Robert Emmett sandwich or the Keep Calm Kale On salad!) Tino's Italian Grocery (Trav's favorite) Panino
Topa Topa/Lama Dog (Fun funk zone location featuring indoor and outdoor options. Dog friendly--one of pepper's favorites;)) Validation Ale (A Travis favorite; Gluten Free beer options and usually fun bands on the weekends) Lama Sama (Fun vibes. Lots of TVs-great place to watch games. Get their wings--you won't regret it) Finney's (Bob and Jane's favorite place to watch the Cyclones when they visit) Good Lion (Great Cocktails, super vibey ambiance) Third Window (Fun brewery with wine tasting room also located on the property. Best smash burgers in town. Expect a long line in the evening) Margerum (Funk zone wine tasting room. Clare loves their Riviera Rose. Their M5 is a great red wine. They also serve flatbread pizzas). Carr Winery (Off the beaten path. Usually easy to find parking with good wine and outdoor patio)
Mony's (Our favorite--only open 11-3) Los Agaves (another local favorite! Clare loves the Agaves Enchiladas!) La Super-Rica (cash only; one of Julia Child's favorite restaurants and featured in a Katy Perry song) Santos Mezcal (close to the water. Great ambiance and margaritas!) Flor De Maiz (another one of Trav's favorites)
Brophy Bro's (quintessential Santa Barbara; if you go you have to get the clam chowder! We also love On The Alley, just around the corner for to-go clam chowder, delicious breakfast burritos, and salmon salad) Oku (nicer restaurant. Ask for seats upstairs on the patio facing the ocean) Sun Sushi (our favorite sushi place in town. A bit hole in the wall. We can give you nicer options if that's what you're looking for)
Recommend getting reservations if able! Zaytoon (Mediterranean cuisine. A Travis favorite. Fun fire tables for bigger parties) Paloma Cafe (A Clare favorite. The Brussels sprouts and oak grilled fish are so good). The Lark (family style; in the funk zone) Barbareno (get the tri tip-- a Central Coast classic)
Inspiration Point Rattlesnake Canyon Hot Springs (bring your swimsuits and a towel) McMenemy Trail
East Beach (Our usual go-to beach. If you park near Cabrillo Pavilion there are public restrooms nearby. Volleyball courts and frequent pick up games of ultimate frisbee at this beach) Hendry's (Pepper's favorite beach--This is a dog beach. We recommend going for walks here but don't expect a pleasant experience picnicking or laying out on this beach) Butterfly Beach (look at the tides ahead of time. Great during low tides) Hammond's Beach (Clare’s favorite! Beautiful floral path to get to the beach. Usually a little quieter)