Food Scene
A nice, inexpensive Italian restaurant right in the heart of State Street. Great atmosphere and always great food.
729 State St
729 State StreetA nice, inexpensive Italian restaurant right in the heart of State Street. Great atmosphere and always great food.
Ca' Dario is our favorite Italian restaurant.The prices are a little pricey (~$20-$30 per dish) and they are often full so place a reservation ahead of time!
37 E Victoria St
37 East Victoria StreetCa' Dario is our favorite Italian restaurant.The prices are a little pricey (~$20-$30 per dish) and they are often full so place a reservation ahead of time!
512 State St
512 State StreetSteak & Seafood restaurant right along State Street. A little pricey (~$20-$30/dish).
The quintessential seafood restaurant in Santa Barbara. Right in the harbor, Brophy's provides fresh seafood in a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
119 Harbor Way
119 Harbor WayThe quintessential seafood restaurant in Santa Barbara. Right in the harbor, Brophy's provides fresh seafood in a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Stearns Wharf is a must when visiting SB. Great views of the mountains (and the ocean, of course!). Lots of fun shops and a winery too. Great walk along the beach.
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Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns WharfStearns Wharf is a must when visiting SB. Great views of the mountains (and the ocean, of course!). Lots of fun shops and a winery too. Great walk along the beach.
That's right, Santa Barbara has a zoo! Fun for the whole family.
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500 Ninos Dr
500 Ninos DriveThat's right, Santa Barbara has a zoo! Fun for the whole family.
Within walking distance, this is Santa Barbara's historic mission. You can take a tour of the grounds and learn about the missionary settlements in California.
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2201 Laguna St
2201 Laguna StreetWithin walking distance, this is Santa Barbara's historic mission. You can take a tour of the grounds and learn about the missionary settlements in California.
Shopping
Little plaza with shops like Macy's, Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma, Tiffany's, Luis Vuitton, Sears, See's Candies, etc. A little something for everyone.
121 S Hope Ave
121 South Hope AvenueLittle plaza with shops like Macy's, Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma, Tiffany's, Luis Vuitton, Sears, See's Candies, etc. A little something for everyone.
Everything Else
A fantastic winery with beautiful grounds. Super nice staff and great wines--can't beat it! A must if you like red wines--Fess has great syrahs and pinot noirs.
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd
6200 Foxen Canyon RoadA fantastic winery with beautiful grounds. Super nice staff and great wines--can't beat it! A must if you like red wines--Fess has great syrahs and pinot noirs.
The local Costco store is located in Goleta (~12 miles north of Santa Barbara). It's in a large shopping center where you can find many other shops as well including a farmer's market on Sundays.
7095 Market Pl Dr
7095 Market Place DriveThe local Costco store is located in Goleta (~12 miles north of Santa Barbara). It's in a large shopping center where you can find many other shops as well including a farmer's market on Sundays.
Essentials
The only Whole Foods in SB. Right next to La Cumbra Plaza if you're in that direction already.
3761 State St
State Street RouteThe only Whole Foods in SB. Right next to La Cumbra Plaza if you're in that direction already.
29 S Milpas St
The closest Trader Joe's to our place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally brewed micro-brewery. Lots of different beers to try on tap. Also serves great food--there's trivia night once a week if you're interested.
229 W Montecito St
229 West Montecito StreetLocally brewed micro-brewery. Lots of different beers to try on tap. Also serves great food--there's trivia night once a week if you're interested.