Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Excellent family-style tapas. Reservations required. $$$$
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StExcellent family-style tapas. Reservations required. $$$$
Best coffee in town. Parking lot is usually full, but parking on the street within a block is almost always available. ~20 min walk.
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Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StBest coffee in town. Parking lot is usually full, but parking on the street within a block is almost always available. ~20 min walk.
One of the best French restaurants in town. Reservations required. $$$$
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bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetOne of the best French restaurants in town. Reservations required. $$$$
The famous taco stand. Bring cash and be prepared to wait 30 minutes in line. Parking is easy in this neighborhood. $
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StThe famous taco stand. Bring cash and be prepared to wait 30 minutes in line. Parking is easy in this neighborhood. $
If you can find a space at the bar, get a daiquiri and enjoy the perfect views of kitesurfers and dolphins. Make reservations if you want lunch or dinner; they are almost always packed. Parking avail.
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Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrIf you can find a space at the bar, get a daiquiri and enjoy the perfect views of kitesurfers and dolphins. Make reservations if you want lunch or dinner; they are almost always packed. Parking avail.
Fish tacos! Skip the wait for a table and order from the walk-up stand. Pro tip: bring your own beer and grab a bench west of the restaurant; they won't let you take their beer out of the restaurant.
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Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrFish tacos! Skip the wait for a table and order from the walk-up stand. Pro tip: bring your own beer and grab a bench west of the restaurant; they won't let you take their beer out of the restaurant.
Essentials
Santa Cruz Markets
324 W Montecito StClosest grocery store, 5 minute walk.
If there's no farmer's market available, they carry the very best produce, much of it local and organic.
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Mesa Produce
2036 Cliff DrIf there's no farmer's market available, they carry the very best produce, much of it local and organic.
Everything Else
Chevron Santa Barbara
401 W Montecito StClosest gas station and car wash.
Locals only beach! Drive to the end of the street and walk down 12 flights of stairs to find a great dog-friendly beach with awesome surf.
Mesa Lane
Mesa LaneLocals only beach! Drive to the end of the street and walk down 12 flights of stairs to find a great dog-friendly beach with awesome surf.
West Beach
The closest beach! ~10 minute walk.
Sweet local yoga studio with two rooms and a plethora of classes early morning to evening. ~10 minute walk or 5 minute drive with easy parking. www.yogasoup.com
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Yoga Soup
28 Parker WaySweet local yoga studio with two rooms and a plethora of classes early morning to evening. ~10 minute walk or 5 minute drive with easy parking. www.yogasoup.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic wine tasting room. ~10 minute walk. Parking is hit or miss.
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Kunin Wines Tasting Room
831 E Yanonali StFantastic wine tasting room. ~10 minute walk. Parking is hit or miss.
Reds
211 Helena AvenueArtsy full bar.
Arts & Culture
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State StGreat local music venue/bar.