Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StExcellent Mexican food - walking distance from our house.
Daily Grind
2001 De La Vina StCoffee and Breakfast a few blocks away
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest Sushi in SB
Sushi that's walking distance -- not excellent like Arigato, but close and cheap
7 habitants recommandent
Shintori Sushi
3001 State StSushi that's walking distance -- not excellent like Arigato, but close and cheap
Empress Palace Chinese
2251 Las Positas RdBest Delivery Chinese -- Walnut Prawns are the bomb
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StBest Italian
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StGreat for lunch - fried chicken salad is a favorite
walking distance -- old classic -- similar to Joe's but in the San Roque area -- very strong drinks -- be careful ;-)
33 habitants recommandent
Harry's Plaza Cafe
3313 State Stwalking distance -- old classic -- similar to Joe's but in the San Roque area -- very strong drinks -- be careful ;-)
Santa Barbara isn't know known for their Indian food, but this is so-so -- kind of the best we've got
21 habitants recommandent
Flavor of India
3026 State StSanta Barbara isn't know known for their Indian food, but this is so-so -- kind of the best we've got
Giovanni's Pizza
6583 Pardall RdGood Pizza -- walking distance (they don't deliver)
TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State StThai - walking distance
Everything Else
Uptown Lounge
3126 State StNeighborhood Bar
Massages are only $35 for an hour -- walk in always available -- very relaxing
Evans Relaxing Station Inc
3009 State StMassages are only $35 for an hour -- walk in always available -- very relaxing
Rainbow Nails
10b W Calle LaurelesMani/Pedi
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StGroceries
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StDirty Ralphs -- it's not clean, but it has everything you need
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StGreat Yoga Studio
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrA MUST when in SB
Best local gym -- higher end -- they sometimes have one week passes if you call them
Swell Athletic Clubs
520 Castillo StBest local gym -- higher end -- they sometimes have one week passes if you call them
Gold's Gym
21 W Carrillo StAnother place to work out -- just the basics
Core Sport
3319 State Stpilates studio that is walking distance -- call to make sure there is space
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiburon Tavern
3116 State StreetLocal watering hole -- grubby and strong drinks
Seven Bar & Kitchen
235 Helena AveGood for cocktails in the Funk Zone
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrBeach front and close -- good beach too
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StGood scene for Santa Barbara -- dinner and drinks
Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StAnother good italian
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StBest Brunch
Joe's Cafe
536 State Stcocktails -- old school and stiff