Things To Do
🍴 Where to Eat in Sunny Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is full of amazing food — from casual tacos to waterfront seafood and charming downtown spots. Below are some of our favorite places to eat, drink, and soak up the Santa Barbara vibes.
A few we love:
The Lark – California cuisine, great for groups
Loquita – Spanish tapas + paella
Santo Mezcal – Modern Mexican, fun cocktails
Flor de Maíz – Elevated Oaxacan flavors
Jeannine’s Bakery – Perfect for breakfast or brunch
With the Kiddos:
Santa Barbara Zoo – Small, walkable zoo near the beach
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center – Hands-on aquarium on Stearns Wharf
Beach time – East Beach and Butterfly Beach are easy, flat, and great for families
🚲 Bike the Coast
Wheel Fun Rentals – Beach cruisers & kid options
Cal Coast Adventures – Bikes & e-bikes
Cruise the ocean path from the Harbor → Stearns Wharf → East Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
For all the days along the way