Paul’s guidebook

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Paul’s guidebook

Food scene

Alcazar is the sister restaurant to Milk & Honey and offers delicious Spanish tapas. It is located on the Mesa away from downtown, so it has more of a local feel to it.
36 habitants recommandent
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff Dr
36 habitants recommandent
Alcazar is the sister restaurant to Milk & Honey and offers delicious Spanish tapas. It is located on the Mesa away from downtown, so it has more of a local feel to it.
If you love sushi, this is definitely worth a visit as it is one of the best in town.
150 habitants recommandent
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
150 habitants recommandent
If you love sushi, this is definitely worth a visit as it is one of the best in town.
A cozy neighborhood restaurant serving naturally-leavened, Neapolitan-style pizza made with seasonal California ingredients in Montecito.
32 habitants recommandent
Bettina
1014 Coast Village Rd
32 habitants recommandent
A cozy neighborhood restaurant serving naturally-leavened, Neapolitan-style pizza made with seasonal California ingredients in Montecito.
Good food and great ocean views.
223 habitants recommandent
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr
223 habitants recommandent
Good food and great ocean views.
Offering California French cuisine with fresh local ingredients and wine in an intimate setting. Highly recommended.
58 habitants recommandent
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria Street
58 habitants recommandent
Offering California French cuisine with fresh local ingredients and wine in an intimate setting. Highly recommended.
This is a local favorite and a great place to have drinks. The wait for a table can be long, especially if you want to sit outside.
203 habitants recommandent
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way
203 habitants recommandent
This is a local favorite and a great place to have drinks. The wait for a table can be long, especially if you want to sit outside.
Authentic Italian cuisine...always a favorite.
40 habitants recommandent
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria St
40 habitants recommandent
Authentic Italian cuisine...always a favorite.
Authentic homemade pizza's located in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Ca’Dario Pizzeria Veloce
38 West Victoria Street
Authentic homemade pizza's located in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Cajun comfort food, great for breakfast or brunch.
35 habitants recommandent
Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala St
35 habitants recommandent
Cajun comfort food, great for breakfast or brunch.
This is a great spot and prior stage coach stop in the hills above Santa Barbara. On Saturday's and Sunday's they have live music and serve tri-tip sandwiches outside. It can get crowded so you may have to park down the road a bit.
101 habitants recommandent
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd
101 habitants recommandent
This is a great spot and prior stage coach stop in the hills above Santa Barbara. On Saturday's and Sunday's they have live music and serve tri-tip sandwiches outside. It can get crowded so you may have to park down the road a bit.
17 habitants recommandent
Flor De Maiz
29 E Cabrillo Blvd
17 habitants recommandent
Great for breakfast or brunch in the Funk Zone.
23 habitants recommandent
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St
23 habitants recommandent
Great for breakfast or brunch in the Funk Zone.
There is a lot of history at what was previously the Paradise Cafe.
12 habitants recommandent
La Paloma Cafe
702 Anacapa Street
12 habitants recommandent
There is a lot of history at what was previously the Paradise Cafe.
One Julia Child's favorite restaurants. It can get crowded on the weekends.
96 habitants recommandent
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas St
96 habitants recommandent
One Julia Child's favorite restaurants. It can get crowded on the weekends.
A hip restaurant in the Funk Zone offering a shared dining experience. Well worth it!
171 habitants recommandent
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St
171 habitants recommandent
A hip restaurant in the Funk Zone offering a shared dining experience. Well worth it!
Excellent Spanish food in the heart of the Funk Zone. Reservations can be hard to get so it is best to plan ahead.
64 habitants recommandent
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
64 habitants recommandent
Excellent Spanish food in the heart of the Funk Zone. Reservations can be hard to get so it is best to plan ahead.
Classic American steakhouse.
61 habitants recommandent
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village Rd
61 habitants recommandent
Classic American steakhouse.
Delicious, wood fired artisanal pizzas and a great outdoor seating area in the heart of the Funk Zone.
48 habitants recommandent
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa St
48 habitants recommandent
Delicious, wood fired artisanal pizzas and a great outdoor seating area in the heart of the Funk Zone.
Great Spanish and California inspired tapas. Oh, and their drinks are great as well. Sister restaurant to Alcazar on the Mesa.
32 habitants recommandent
Milk & Honey
30 W Anapamu St
32 habitants recommandent
Great Spanish and California inspired tapas. Oh, and their drinks are great as well. Sister restaurant to Alcazar on the Mesa.
Oh how I love the delicious tacos and burritos at Mony's...and it is conveniently located in the Funk Zone.
23 habitants recommandent
Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa St
23 habitants recommandent
Oh how I love the delicious tacos and burritos at Mony's...and it is conveniently located in the Funk Zone.
Spend the day at the beach and then grab some lunch at the Padaro Beach Grill.
36 habitants recommandent
Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus Ln
36 habitants recommandent
Spend the day at the beach and then grab some lunch at the Padaro Beach Grill.
A hidden gem serving French cuisine during the week and evenings, and Ethiopian cuisine for brunch on weekends.
12 habitants recommandent
Petit Valentien
1114 State St
12 habitants recommandent
A hidden gem serving French cuisine during the week and evenings, and Ethiopian cuisine for brunch on weekends.
A taste of Paris in Santa Barbara. There are several Renauds locations in Santa Barbara and Montecito. The almond croissant and the fried egg sandwich are favorites.
13 habitants recommandent
Renauds Bakery
1187 Coast Village Rd
13 habitants recommandent
A taste of Paris in Santa Barbara. There are several Renauds locations in Santa Barbara and Montecito. The almond croissant and the fried egg sandwich are favorites.
Opal restaurant & bar infuses an eclectic California cuisine with creative influences from around the world. The Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad is my favorite dish.
46 habitants recommandent
Opal
1325 State St
46 habitants recommandent
Opal restaurant & bar infuses an eclectic California cuisine with creative influences from around the world. The Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad is my favorite dish.
Located in the historic San Ysidro Ranch.
7 habitants recommandent
Plow & Angel
900 San Ysidro Ln
7 habitants recommandent
Located in the historic San Ysidro Ranch.
The Rosewood Miramar Beach has several restaurants.
20 habitants recommandent
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson Ln
20 habitants recommandent
The Rosewood Miramar Beach has several restaurants.
A great farmers market and worth a visit if you are in Santa Barbara on a Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning.
56 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa St
56 habitants recommandent
A great farmers market and worth a visit if you are in Santa Barbara on a Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Great for breakfast or brunch located across from the Santa Barbara Public Market.
39 habitants recommandent
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria St
39 habitants recommandent
Great for breakfast or brunch located across from the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Beautiful and romantic setting at the San Ysidro Ranch.
11 habitants recommandent
The Stonehouse Restaurant
900 San Ysidro Ln
11 habitants recommandent
Beautiful and romantic setting at the San Ysidro Ranch.
Intimate sushi bar in Montecito featuring Omakase.
8 habitants recommandent
Sushi Bar Montecito
1295 Coast Village Road
8 habitants recommandent
Intimate sushi bar in Montecito featuring Omakase.
Excellent and authentic Mexican food.
10 habitants recommandent
Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura Ave
10 habitants recommandent
Excellent and authentic Mexican food.
Taqueria El Bajio
129 N Milpas St
Authentic Italian food in the heart of Montecito.
35 habitants recommandent
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rd
35 habitants recommandent
Authentic Italian food in the heart of Montecito.
Great Mediterranean food with a great ambiance with outdoor seating.
57 habitants recommandent
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
57 habitants recommandent
Great Mediterranean food with a great ambiance with outdoor seating.
High end California cuisine...delicious.
31 habitants recommandent
Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido St
31 habitants recommandent
High end California cuisine...delicious.

Sightseeing

201 habitants recommandent
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna St
201 habitants recommandent
169 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Santa Barbara
500 Ninos Dr
169 habitants recommandent
Small but quaint museum located near the Mission Santa Barbara.
118 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol
118 habitants recommandent
Small but quaint museum located near the Mission Santa Barbara.
136 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
136 habitants recommandent
Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito, California estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, today recognized as one of the ten best gardens in the world. The spectacular collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are a personal expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected, and the whimsical. Lotusland is home to several extraordinary plant collections and around each corner there is a surprise of unique garden design and plant species. After her death in 1984, Lotusland became a nonprofit botanic garden and opened to the public in 1993. Our educational programs serve the Santa Barbara community and our innovative horticultural practices are shared with botanic gardens and garden-lovers around the world. Note reservations are required and booking is recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
61 habitants recommandent
Lotusland
Cold Spring Road
61 habitants recommandent
Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito, California estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, today recognized as one of the ten best gardens in the world. The spectacular collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are a personal expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected, and the whimsical. Lotusland is home to several extraordinary plant collections and around each corner there is a surprise of unique garden design and plant species. After her death in 1984, Lotusland became a nonprofit botanic garden and opened to the public in 1993. Our educational programs serve the Santa Barbara community and our innovative horticultural practices are shared with botanic gardens and garden-lovers around the world. Note reservations are required and booking is recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
Great place to rent paddle boards, kayaks or sailboats and explore the water.
33 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
302 W Cabrillo Blvd
33 habitants recommandent
Great place to rent paddle boards, kayaks or sailboats and explore the water.
Beautiful Spanish architecture and worth a visit if you are in the area.
162 habitants recommandent
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa St
162 habitants recommandent
Beautiful Spanish architecture and worth a visit if you are in the area.
107 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St
107 habitants recommandent
The Granada is a beautiful theatre.
55 habitants recommandent
The Granada Theatre
1214 State St
55 habitants recommandent
The Granada is a beautiful theatre.
The Santa Barbara Bowl is small and intimate and a great place to see a concert. Highly recommended.
122 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas St
122 habitants recommandent
The Santa Barbara Bowl is small and intimate and a great place to see a concert. Highly recommended.
MOXI, Le Musée du Loup de l'Exploration et de l'Innovation
125 State St
59 habitants recommandent
135 habitants recommandent
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns Wharf
135 habitants recommandent
11 habitants recommandent
Double Dolphin Cruises
302 W Cabrillo Blvd
11 habitants recommandent
29 habitants recommandent
Condor Express Whale Watching
29 habitants recommandent
A great place to rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the water.
33 habitants recommandent
Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor Way
33 habitants recommandent
A great place to rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the water.
Ok it is a little touristy, but a great place to explore Santa Barbara if it is your first time.
50 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa St
50 habitants recommandent
Ok it is a little touristy, but a great place to explore Santa Barbara if it is your first time.

Beaches / Parks

Wonderful spot to see hundreds / thousands of Monarch butterflies from mid-November through mid-February. Even without the butterflies, the preserve is a great place to hike, mountain bike and take in the awesome views. There is beach access as well.
15 habitants recommandent
Goleta Butterfly Grove
7727 Hollister Ave
15 habitants recommandent
Wonderful spot to see hundreds / thousands of Monarch butterflies from mid-November through mid-February. Even without the butterflies, the preserve is a great place to hike, mountain bike and take in the awesome views. There is beach access as well.
One of the more popular beaches in Santa Barbara due to its proximity to downtown.
59 habitants recommandent
Leadbetter Beach
59 habitants recommandent
One of the more popular beaches in Santa Barbara due to its proximity to downtown.
90 habitants recommandent
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St
90 habitants recommandent
A great dog friendly beach. Dogs are allowed off leash on one side of the beach and it often gets crowded especially on the weekends.
155 habitants recommandent
Hendrys Beach
155 habitants recommandent
A great dog friendly beach. Dogs are allowed off leash on one side of the beach and it often gets crowded especially on the weekends.
Butterfly beach is much less crowded than those in Santa Barbara.
145 habitants recommandent
Butterfly Beach
145 habitants recommandent
Butterfly beach is much less crowded than those in Santa Barbara.
Another awesome local beach.
10 habitants recommandent
Hammond’s meadow
10 habitants recommandent
Another awesome local beach.
Haskell's is another locals favorite next to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort. Parking is limited.
12 habitants recommandent
Haskell's Beach
12 habitants recommandent
Haskell's is another locals favorite next to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort. Parking is limited.
Great beach for Goleta and UCSB locals. Easy access and plenty of free parking.
52 habitants recommandent
Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit Rd
52 habitants recommandent
Great beach for Goleta and UCSB locals. Easy access and plenty of free parking.
Shoreline park has awesome views overlooking the water.
65 habitants recommandent
Parc Shoreline
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa Place
65 habitants recommandent
Shoreline park has awesome views overlooking the water.
33 habitants recommandent
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara St
33 habitants recommandent

Hikes

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
1202-1298 E Mountain Dr
26 habitants recommandent
27 habitants recommandent
Lizards Mouth Rock
27 habitants recommandent
Gaviota Wind Caves
1595 U.S. 101
This is one of my personal favorites.
19 habitants recommandent
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
19 habitants recommandent
This is one of my personal favorites.
34 habitants recommandent
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge Road
34 habitants recommandent
This is a nice shady trail that is close by.
San Antonio Creek Trailhead
San Antonio Creek Trail
This is a nice shady trail that is close by.

Bars / Pubs / Lounges

15 habitants recommandent
Captain Fatty's Brewery
6489 Calle Real
15 habitants recommandent
9 habitants recommandent
Institution Ale Co.
516 State St
9 habitants recommandent
18 habitants recommandent
EOS Lounge
500 Anacapa St
18 habitants recommandent
Stiff drinks.
84 habitants recommandent
Joe's Cafe
536 State St
84 habitants recommandent
Stiff drinks.
23 habitants recommandent
M Special Brewing Company
6860 Cortona Dr
23 habitants recommandent
7 habitants recommandent
Night Lizard Brewing Company
607 State St
7 habitants recommandent
Authentic English Pub
17 habitants recommandent
Press Room
15 E Ortega St
17 habitants recommandent
Authentic English Pub
15 habitants recommandent
Test Pilot
211 Helena Ave
15 habitants recommandent
39 habitants recommandent
The Brewhouse
229 W Montecito St
39 habitants recommandent
13 habitants recommandent
The Creekside Restaurant & Bar
4444 Hollister Ave
13 habitants recommandent
65 habitants recommandent
The Good Lion
1212 State St
65 habitants recommandent
23 habitants recommandent
The James Joyce
513 State St
23 habitants recommandent
30 habitants recommandent
The Red Piano
519 State St
30 habitants recommandent
29 habitants recommandent
Wildcat
15 W Ortega St
29 habitants recommandent