We love Santa Barbara for the tacos, beach, and wine! Here's a few local favorites we'd recommend checking out. Have a few extra days? We'd recommend a trip to Los Olivos for a day of wine tasting.
East Beach
1400 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Right across the street from the Santa Barbara Inn, East beach is great for a stroll. Walk 1 mile north to Stearns Wharf to snack on some seafood.
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, (805) 963-4940
1 mile from the Santa Barbara Inn. The line usually runs out the door, but it's worth the wait!
Santa Barbara Courthouse
1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 882-4520
Free to visit and tickets are not required. Climb the Clock Tower to see the 18th-century clock and take in panoramic views of Santa Barbara.
Hours - Weekday hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Weekend hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Funk Zone
137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Funk Zone is a unique arts, culture, business, and industrial district between State Street and Garden Street, and Montecito Street to Cabrillo Boulevard. We love the Funk Zone for the wineries, shops, and restaurants!
Test Pilot
211 Helena Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
An awesome little Tiki Bar in the Funk Zone - perfect if you want something other than wine!
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, (805) 682-4726
We love visiting the botanic garden and taking a relaxing hike through redwood groves.
Adult tickets cost $18.