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August 14, 2021
Santa Barbara, California

Nina & Matthew

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We love Santa Barbara almost as much as we love each other :) We hope you do too! Here are a few of our favorite places to eat and things to do.

Loquita Santa Barbara

202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 880-3380

Loquita is our favorite restaurant in town! We came here the night Matt proposed.

The Lark Santa Barbara

131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 284-0370

Fun restaurant in the Funk Zone. Grab a glass of wine at Wine Collective next door first.

Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese

1046 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
, (805) 565-2014

We've probably been here 100 times. Get the Habanero Yellowtail press box.

Lilly's Taqueria

310 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 966-9180

We think Lilly's has the best tacos in town! Go here for a super casual lunch or snack.

Santo Mezcal

119 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 883-3593

Delicious Mexican spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We like to sit outside.

Helena Avenue Bakery

131 Anacapa St, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 966-1717

Great spot for breakfast or lunch within walking distance from the hotels.

Via Maestra 42

3343 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
, (805) 569-6522

Matt's favorite restaurant. You can't miss the bucatini with a Nebbiolo wine.

South Coast Deli

10 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 845-4600

Amazing sandwiches. Our office is around the corner, so this is a frequent lunch spot for us.

Handlebar Coffee Roasters

128 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (719) 201-3931

Cute spot for coffee and a snack downtown.

Firestone Vineyard

5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
, (805) 688-3940

If you're going to be here for a few days, consider taking a day trip to wine country. There are tons of vineyards - Firestone is our favorite.

Santa Barbara Wine Collective

131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 456-2700

If you can't make it to wine country, definitely go to the Funk Zone - a fun neighborhood with tons of tasting rooms. We love Wine Collective, but you can't go wrong.

Inspiration Point Trailhead

Spyglass Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Nina's favorite hike. The view of Santa Barbara at top is worth it. Click "View" for AllTrails link.

Tangerine Falls Trail Head

East Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108

Matt loves this hike. Click "View" for AllTrails link.

Douglas Family Preserve

Santa Barbara, CA 93109
, (805) 897-2524

We got engaged here! Nice walk with amazing ocean views.

East Beach

1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

East Beach is a great beach close to town with lots of volleyball courts!

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