B&C's SB Guidebook
Favorite SB Bars
Good classic cocktails close to State Street. Unique food menu. Good vibes.
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The Pickle Room
122 East Canon Perdido StreetGood classic cocktails close to State Street. Unique food menu. Good vibes.
Unique signature drinks. Good mixologists. Good environment. Lots of food nearby.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pearl Social Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StUnique signature drinks. Good mixologists. Good environment. Lots of food nearby.
Good drinks, good people watching. Walking distance from the studio.
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Lucky's
1279 Coast Village RdGood drinks, good people watching. Walking distance from the studio.
On a cool block of State Street with good food nearby. Part of the historical Grenada theater.
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The Good Lion
1212 State StOn a cool block of State Street with good food nearby. Part of the historical Grenada theater.
Local
1187 Coast Village RoadNewest bar in Montecito. Great outdoor space.
Food scene
Heart of the funk zone. Adventurous dishes. Good scene.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StHeart of the funk zone. Adventurous dishes. Good scene.
Hidden gem in a big city. Highly curated and nicely styled. Best burrata west of the Mississippi*
*in our own humble opinion
Aperitivo
7 West Haley StreetHidden gem in a big city. Highly curated and nicely styled. Best burrata west of the Mississippi*
*in our own humble opinion
Some of the best mole chicken enchiladas! SB staple.
86 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StSome of the best mole chicken enchiladas! SB staple.
Conventional and non-conventional tacos. A block from the beach.
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East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StConventional and non-conventional tacos. A block from the beach.
Taqueria Santa Barbara
1213 State StreetGreat street tacos!
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff DrBest tapas in town!
Great location. Good tapas. Delicious cocktails.
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Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State StGreat location. Good tapas. Delicious cocktails.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous beach less than a mile from the studio. Good for lounging all day, people watching, dog walking...
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Butterfly Beach
Gorgeous beach less than a mile from the studio. Good for lounging all day, people watching, dog walking...
Beautiful views of SB. Old historic house on property is fun to see.
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Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi RdBeautiful views of SB. Old historic house on property is fun to see.
Beach close to the harbor and wharf. Close proximity to a lot of things. More of a locals spot than East Beach.
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Leadbetter Beach
Beach close to the harbor and wharf. Close proximity to a lot of things. More of a locals spot than East Beach.
Super local beach spot with a lot of stairs. Parking can be difficult but worth the struggle.
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Mesa Lane Beach
Super local beach spot with a lot of stairs. Parking can be difficult but worth the struggle.
Fun to grab a coffee and sit on a bench in the Presidio. Artisanal markets are often held here on the weekends.
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 E Canon Perdido StFun to grab a coffee and sit on a bench in the Presidio. Artisanal markets are often held here on the weekends.
East Beach
Volley ball. Large beach so you're not limited by high tide. Fun times!
Hikes
Beautiful hike with waterfalls. Be sure to make it up to the top to Gibraltar Rd. to see the views of all of SB!
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon TrailBeautiful hike with waterfalls. Be sure to make it up to the top to Gibraltar Rd. to see the views of all of SB!
Cold Spring Trail
Cold Spring TrailCoffee
Super friendly owners, the one on Canon Perdido is in a great location (across from the Presidio) and their espresso pairs well with milk!
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Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StSuper friendly owners, the one on Canon Perdido is in a great location (across from the Presidio) and their espresso pairs well with milk!
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat pour overs if that's what you're into!