Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Chelsea
Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Places to Grab a Drink

On Stearn's Wharf - Gorgeous views of the ocean, marina and mountains. Beautiful tasting room, great wine, nine people. We like it so much here we are members.
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Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns Wharf
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On Stearn's Wharf - Gorgeous views of the ocean, marina and mountains. Beautiful tasting room, great wine, nine people. We like it so much here we are members.
Funk zone tasting room in an old dive shop. Very eclectic and laid back atmosphere. Often times have pop up food or DJs.
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Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa St
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Funk zone tasting room in an old dive shop. Very eclectic and laid back atmosphere. Often times have pop up food or DJs.
Piano bar - loud and rowdy but super fun if you're in the mood for it or celebrating something.
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The Red Piano
519 State St
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Piano bar - loud and rowdy but super fun if you're in the mood for it or celebrating something.
Best cocktails in town. Great atmosphere and fantastic tasting drinks.
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The Good Lion
1212 State St
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Best cocktails in town. Great atmosphere and fantastic tasting drinks.
Awesome local brewery with an amazing mission. Owned and run by a father-daughter team. State street patio seating!
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Night Lizard Brewing Company
607 State St
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Awesome local brewery with an amazing mission. Owned and run by a father-daughter team. State street patio seating!
It's on the pricy/fancy side but great for a relaxing brunch or to grab a cocktail with a gorgeous view.
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Pl
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It's on the pricy/fancy side but great for a relaxing brunch or to grab a cocktail with a gorgeous view.

Beaches

Here's an overview of our favorite Santa Barbara beaches.
Awesome off-leash dog beach with beautiful bluffs. Boathouse is a great restaurant here, but be prepared, there is often times a wait.
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Hendrys Beach
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Awesome off-leash dog beach with beautiful bluffs. Boathouse is a great restaurant here, but be prepared, there is often times a wait.
Closest beach to our place, great for volleyball.
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East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St
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Closest beach to our place, great for volleyball.
Close to Stearn's Wharf and downtown. Surf, kayak and other beach rentals. Near Sambo's diner.
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West Beach
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Close to Stearn's Wharf and downtown. Surf, kayak and other beach rentals. Near Sambo's diner.
One of the most convenient beaches - with Shoreline Cafe, bathrooms, easy parking and a chill atmosphere. We like to take the bocce set and play beach bocce here.
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Leadbetter Beach
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One of the most convenient beaches - with Shoreline Cafe, bathrooms, easy parking and a chill atmosphere. We like to take the bocce set and play beach bocce here.

Sightseeing

Definitely check out the courthouse, only takes 20 minutes to walk through, head to the top of the clock tower to get a great view of Santa Barbara.
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa St
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Definitely check out the courthouse, only takes 20 minutes to walk through, head to the top of the clock tower to get a great view of Santa Barbara.
This is a hidden gem of a park, with a short but gorgeous drive up the Riviera and incredible views. Bring a picnic!
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Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi Rd
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This is a hidden gem of a park, with a short but gorgeous drive up the Riviera and incredible views. Bring a picnic!

Entertainment & Activities

If you're adventurous take a one day paragliding class, you'll be gald you did. A few hours of learning in the morning then some "flying" with ocean views in the mid-day. $200 and worth every penny. No previous experience needed.
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Eagle Paragliding
Cliff Drive
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If you're adventurous take a one day paragliding class, you'll be gald you did. A few hours of learning in the morning then some "flying" with ocean views in the mid-day. $200 and worth every penny. No previous experience needed.
Super chill, easy to grab a paddleboard and head out in the marina and beyond. You can cruise out to the buoys and see some sea lions sunning themselves.
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Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor Way
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Super chill, easy to grab a paddleboard and head out in the marina and beyond. You can cruise out to the buoys and see some sea lions sunning themselves.
Great walk in massage spot. Really reasonably priced, you leave your clothes on and can do a full body or foot massage. Super relaxing.
Relaxing Station
521 State St
Great walk in massage spot. Really reasonably priced, you leave your clothes on and can do a full body or foot massage. Super relaxing.
This is a really special private estate (now trust) with plants that have been imported from all over the world. It does require reservations so call ahead. Very scenic and relaxing.
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Lotusland
Cold Spring Road
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This is a really special private estate (now trust) with plants that have been imported from all over the world. It does require reservations so call ahead. Very scenic and relaxing.

Something For Everyone!

These locations host various businesses with food and drink options.
There is something for everyone at the public market!
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Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria St
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There is something for everyone at the public market!
Corazon Cocina (food) Captain Fattys (wine, beer and cider)
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The Project - Corazon Cocina & Taproom
214 State St
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Corazon Cocina (food) Captain Fattys (wine, beer and cider)
Shaker Mill (cocktails) Cubaneo (cuban food) Modern Times (brewery with great patio)
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Shaker Mill
418 State St
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Shaker Mill (cocktails) Cubaneo (cuban food) Modern Times (brewery with great patio)