State Street has a variety of restaurants and shops! Recommendations: - Silver And...: Jewelry shop with inexpensive and pretty rings featuring Native American designs and imports from around the world. - Blenders in the Grass: Delicious and filling smoothies. Urschel household favorites include the Peanut Butter with chocolate, the Tropical Fuzz (secret menu), and the Tropical Mango. - See's Candies: Tasty chocolate and candy. - Paseo Nuevo: Shopping center off State Street with tons of shops.
Walk up and down the coast! We recommend starting at East Beach, which is right across Cabrillo Blvd from most of our recommended hotels, and walking up to Shoreline Park.
The Funk Zone is in downtown Santa Barbara and is walkable from most of our recommended hotels. It has many wine tasting rooms, breweries, and cute restaurants.
Check out some of the historical buildings in Santa Barbara: - Old Mission Santa Barbara - El Presidio de Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Courthouse - Casa de la Guerra
Montecito, Meredith's hometown, is a short drive from most of our recommended hotels. Explore the following: - Coast Village Road: Shopping, sightseeing, and people watching. - Butterfly Beach: Beach walk that's less crowded than downtown SB. Parking is abundant nearby. - Rosewood Miramar / Miramar Beach: Park at the Rosewood Miramar and walk through the grounds, then cross the train tracks for a quiet beach walk.
Meredith's Uncle Holter will be running between 4-6 miles the morning of the wedding on the beach. Text him if interested in joining (be sure to mention Meredith's name so he knows it's not spam)!