Jane's Groovy SB Guide
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mill
406-414 E Haley StOh so Santa Barbara
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara StLocal hang out
Press Room
15 E Ortega StLocal fun
The Good Lion
1212 State StCocktails
Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
131 Anacapa StThe best curated selection of wines.
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StGreat alternative to Les Marchands
So close! Only 4 blocks
Wine + Beer is a great wine and beer bar and shop located in the Santa Barbara Public Market, a collection of stores and restaurants gathered under one roof. Sip wine by the glass or order from a wide range of beer on tap. They also sell bottles of wine, beer and champagne to go or drink in store. Long tables make for a communal, fun atmosphere. You can also order food from any of the restaurants in Public Market and have it delivered to Wine + Beer for a perfect pairing!
Wine + Beer
38 W Victoria StSo close! Only 4 blocks
Wine + Beer is a great wine and beer bar and shop located in the Santa Barbara Public Market, a collection of stores and restaurants gathered under one roof. Sip wine by the glass or order from a wide range of beer on tap. They also sell bottles of wine, beer and champagne to go or drink in store. Long tables make for a communal, fun atmosphere. You can also order food from any of the restaurants in Public Market and have it delivered to Wine + Beer for a perfect pairing!
Armada Wine & Beer Merchant
1129A State StHidden nook. 10 minute walk. Dog friendly!
If you are looking for a loud and crazy place with great flights
84 habitants recommandent
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa StIf you are looking for a loud and crazy place with great flights
Brewery. Best and cheapest beer on State St. outdoor seating on State St. Pizza. Huge number of excellent beer choices.
9 habitants recommandent
Institution Ale Co.
516 State StBrewery. Best and cheapest beer on State St. outdoor seating on State St. Pizza. Huge number of excellent beer choices.
Draughtsmen Aleworks at Mosaic Locale
1131 State StSanta Barbara Wine Therapy
12 W Haley StHip and Happening. Love the back patio
Food Scene
Great coffee, next to the park, 5 minute walk, fast, great food, outdoor seating
Dog Friendly
39 habitants recommandent
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StGreat coffee, next to the park, 5 minute walk, fast, great food, outdoor seating
Dog Friendly
Brasil Arts Café
1230 State StCasual healthy dining
Dog Friendly
Locals favorite for quality Mexican. 2 block walk.
Dog Friendly
48 habitants recommandent
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StLocals favorite for quality Mexican. 2 block walk.
Dog Friendly
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town! 3 blocks
Dog Friendly
The best food! Low key, low price, great view! Take out from the window and sit outside.
Dog Friendly
32 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns WharfThe best food! Low key, low price, great view! Take out from the window and sit outside.
Dog Friendly
Natural Cafe
508 State StInexpensive spot for vegetarians.
Dog Friendly
Best Thai in downtown. Local spot. My favorite place for vegetarian.
25 habitants recommandent
Your Place Restaurant
22 N Milpas StBest Thai in downtown. Local spot. My favorite place for vegetarian.
Satellite SB
1117 State St The Newest and coolest Farm to Table
Romantic brunch or sunset drinks, right on the beach!
223 habitants recommandent
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrRomantic brunch or sunset drinks, right on the beach!
Upscale Middle Eastern. Firepits and twinkle lit patio. Magical.
Dog Friendly
Reservations
57 habitants recommandent
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido StUpscale Middle Eastern. Firepits and twinkle lit patio. Magical.
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Hybrid brewery-local yummy empanadas and donuts!
Walkable from Hip Loft
Draughtsmen Aleworks at Mosaic Locale
1131 State StHybrid brewery-local yummy empanadas and donuts!
Walkable from Hip Loft
Affordable and fabulous Middle Eastern and burgers. Full bar.
Happy hour 2-6!
Dog Friendly.
Foxtail Kitchen & Bar
14 E Cota StAffordable and fabulous Middle Eastern and burgers. Full bar.
Happy hour 2-6!
Dog Friendly.
Hip urban marketplace with locally sourced food, wine, beer. Pull up a stooll at a wide range of chic drinking and dining choices. 10 minute walk. Ice cream!
77 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StHip urban marketplace with locally sourced food, wine, beer. Pull up a stooll at a wide range of chic drinking and dining choices. 10 minute walk. Ice cream!
Head upstairs for a great view of the harbor, mountains and beach at the Endless Summer Waterfront Grill. Free parking around the back.
Budget ding at On the Alley or the Sushi place right on the docks.
6 habitants recommandent
Chuck's Waterfront Grill
113 Harbor WayHead upstairs for a great view of the harbor, mountains and beach at the Endless Summer Waterfront Grill. Free parking around the back.
Budget ding at On the Alley or the Sushi place right on the docks.
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StFamous Funk Zone Farm to Table
Reservations
Arts & Culture
Music Venue with an ocean view! Walk there in 15 minutes
122 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StMusic Venue with an ocean view! Walk there in 15 minutes
Walkable in 15 minutes. World class.
Great bookstore.
107 habitants recommandent
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State StWalkable in 15 minutes. World class.
Great bookstore.
Concerts and movies in a 1930's venue. 3 blocks away!
84 habitants recommandent
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StConcerts and movies in a 1930's venue. 3 blocks away!
Sullivan Goss An American Gallery
11 E Anapamu StThe best in art gallery in town.
Hot bands, good food. Local music venue within 3 blocks.
58 habitants recommandent
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StHot bands, good food. Local music venue within 3 blocks.
Sightseeing
Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns WharfParks & Nature
Wow! Its gorgeous and right next door! Scroll through the photos.
Great spot for a quick morning jog. Take out food and coffee nearby.
Dogs love it.
13 habitants recommandent
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara StWow! Its gorgeous and right next door! Scroll through the photos.
Great spot for a quick morning jog. Take out food and coffee nearby.
Dogs love it.
Free Parking
Pristine beach with surfing and dining
Dog friendly 1/2
Locals favorite
41 habitants recommandent
Arroyo Burro Beach
Cliff DrFree Parking
Pristine beach with surfing and dining
Dog friendly 1/2
Locals favorite
The only place downtown to see the sun set into the ocean.
Quiet and lovely.
Have a drink on the seaside patio of the Biltmore across the street.
Dog friendly, unofficially
145 habitants recommandent
Butterfly Beach
The only place downtown to see the sun set into the ocean.
Quiet and lovely.
Have a drink on the seaside patio of the Biltmore across the street.
Dog friendly, unofficially
Getting Around
Santa Barbara station
209 State StTrain station
Transit Center station
Chapala StreetBus hub
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
601 Chapala StSuper easy and convenient rentals
Open Air Bicycles
135 State StEmergency Repairs to keep you rolling
Essentials
Cantwell's Market & Deli
1533 State StDeli, wines, market
Dogs OK in dining area
1.5 blocks away. Ice cream to meals to cocktail fixings.
Friendly service
6 habitants recommandent
Presidio Market Liquor & Grill
1236 Santa Barbara St1.5 blocks away. Ice cream to meals to cocktail fixings.
Friendly service