Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StGreat margaritas, live music...
There are lots of Mexican restaurants on and around State Street, but if you want a more authentic, taqueria experience, this is the one...
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StThere are lots of Mexican restaurants on and around State Street, but if you want a more authentic, taqueria experience, this is the one...
You'll need to go by car, but the drive will be worth it!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pane E Vino Trattoria
1482 E Valley RdYou'll need to go by car, but the drive will be worth it!
Delicious French food. (A bit pricey...)
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetDelicious French food. (A bit pricey...)
Himalayan Kitchen
431 State StMy favorite Indian food in town.
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State StBest Thai Restaurant
Honestly, not really my favorite coffee shop or WiFi in town, but it's the closest for both... (If you don't need an electrical outlet, walk one more block to The French Press...)
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrHonestly, not really my favorite coffee shop or WiFi in town, but it's the closest for both... (If you don't need an electrical outlet, walk one more block to The French Press...)
Best sushi in town. Period. (And I'm super picky, having lived in Japan nearly 10 years.)
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town. Period. (And I'm super picky, having lived in Japan nearly 10 years.)
THE best espresso in town. Also great regular coffee and WiFi. Charge your devices before you go - They have no electrical outlets for customers. (They have another location at 1101 State Street.)
528 Anacapa St
528 Anacapa StreetTHE best espresso in town. Also great regular coffee and WiFi. Charge your devices before you go - They have no electrical outlets for customers. (They have another location at 1101 State Street.)
Great, European-style cafe. Delicious breads and breakfasts.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StGreat, European-style cafe. Delicious breads and breakfasts.
Best ice cream in town! Offers both exotic and traditional flavors, high-end toppings such as Ganache, espresso machine, etc.
728 State St
728 State StreetBest ice cream in town! Offers both exotic and traditional flavors, high-end toppings such as Ganache, espresso machine, etc.
My favorite Sunday Brunch. You can get all the standard brunch favorites here and Sundays only you can get a few delicious lobster choices: Lobster omelet, Lobster eggs benedict, etc.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdMy favorite Sunday Brunch. You can get all the standard brunch favorites here and Sundays only you can get a few delicious lobster choices: Lobster omelet, Lobster eggs benedict, etc.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StBest natural supermarket
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StClosest Supermarket. Walking distance.
Best WiFi place in town. Coffee, assorted teas, and crepes are delicious, too!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Cat
1201 Anacapa StBest WiFi place in town. Coffee, assorted teas, and crepes are delicious, too!
Pick up cheeses, breads, olives, etc. for your picnic at Sunstone Winery. (It might have changed its name to California Fresh...)
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Rancho Market
2886 Mission DrPick up cheeses, breads, olives, etc. for your picnic at Sunstone Winery. (It might have changed its name to California Fresh...)
Arts & Culture
Coolest theater in town. The inside is painted to resemble a Spanish-themed outdoor market, complete with stars painted on the ceiling.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StCoolest theater in town. The inside is painted to resemble a Spanish-themed outdoor market, complete with stars painted on the ceiling.
Sightseeing
My favorite wine-tasting spot. Outdoor seating; style is southern France. Stop at El Rancho MarketPlace (now California Fresh) beforehand, to get some assorted cheeses, breads, etc. Make it a picnic.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunstone Winery & Villa
N Refugio RdMy favorite wine-tasting spot. Outdoor seating; style is southern France. Stop at El Rancho MarketPlace (now California Fresh) beforehand, to get some assorted cheeses, breads, etc. Make it a picnic.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bunch of tasting rooms just opened in this area known to locals as "The Funk Zone." Usually packed on weekends and holidays, but perhaps worth it!
116 E Yanonali St
116 East Yanonali StreetA bunch of tasting rooms just opened in this area known to locals as "The Funk Zone." Usually packed on weekends and holidays, but perhaps worth it!
137 Anacapa St
137 Anacapa StreetBest beer in town!
Entertainment & Activities
Wheel Fun Rentals
24 E Mason StReputable bike rental shop.
Everything Else
Pedego Santa Barbara
436 State StCool shop that rents electric bikes!