Restaurants
Finney’s Crafthouse | 35 State St a, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Family-owned gastropub serving American fare cooked with local, seasonal ingredients.
Bluewater Grill | 15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Local chain serving locally and sustainably sourced seafood dishes.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company | 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Located on Stearn’s Wharf above the water, this restaurant was originally established as a buying station for local shellfish. Now they serve dishes from the local fishermen’s daily catch.
Toma Restaurant & Bar | 324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Italian cuisine and wine served with harbor views.
Brophy Bros | 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Hip, harborside location serving seafood and drinks.
Santo Mezcal | 119 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Seafood-centric Mexican plates with a modern twist.
Chad’s Cafe | 216 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Traditional American breakfast and brunch fare served beachside.
The Lark | 131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
New American fare cooked with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.
Loquita | 202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Modern Spanish tapas in a cozy patio setting.
The Drunken Crab | 416 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Louisiana-style shellfish spiced to order.
Take Out
Buena Onda | 724 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Fresh, authentic Argentinian empanadas.
Los Agaves | 600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Casual Mexican restaurant known for enchiladas, chile relleno and more.
The Blue Owl | 5 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
American-Asian fusion sandwiches using organic, local ingredients.
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar | 38 W Victoria St #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contemporary Asian restaurant serving noodle bowls, small plates and dumplings inspired by Thailand and Taiwan.
Noemi Pizza Romana | 3534 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Unique pizza offerings using ingredients authentic to both Italy and Santa Barbara
Pickles & Swiss | 811 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contemporary eatery known for their sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and salads.
Lilly’s Taqueria | 310 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Authentic Mexican tacos, some gourmet ingredients such as beef cheek and tripe are available.
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch | 2618 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mexican-style mesquite grilled chicken and tri-tip plates.
Coffee
Handlebar Coffee Roasters | 128 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
If you’re into cycling and coffee, go here! This is a bike-themed coffee shop founded by former professional cyclists.
Dune Coffee Roasters | 528 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Bespoke espresso drinks and pastries baked in-house.
Santa Barbara Roasting Company | 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Fun, casual coffeehouse with free refills on drip coffee and tea.
Cajé Coffee Roasters | 416 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Coffee drinks, acai bowls, and food in a beautiful interior.
Dart Coffee Co. | 121 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Coffee roasters with garden seating available.
Low Pigeon | 401 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Coffee roasters with plenty of patio seating available.
Lighthouse Coffee | 711 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Coffee shop also serving acai bowls.
Groceries
Santa Cruz Market | 324 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Latino-focused groceries and great prices.
Grocery Outlet | 2840 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Discount chain with brand-name groceries.
Gelson’s Market | 3305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Contemporary market with standard, organic, and gourmet grocery items.
Whole Foods Market | 3761 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Eco-minded chain with natural and organic grocery items.
Shopping
Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center | 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Open-air mall with well-known retailers, a movie theater, and dining options.
Santa Barbara Public Market | 38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Indoor food hall with some shopping options.
La Arcada Courtyard | 1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center | 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Open-air mall with well-known retailers, a movie theater, and dining options.
Santa Barbara Public Market | 38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Indoor food hall with some shopping options.
La Arcada Courtyard | 1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Quaint, art-lined shopping plaza in a 1920’s Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Fitness & Wellness
Key 2 Fitness | 324 State St # C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
24-hour access gym with keycard with free designated parking. Classes included with membership.
Santa Barbara Gym & Fitness | 2605 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Small, private gym offering complete personal training and overall well-being services such as nutrition, weight management and massage therapy.
Mad Fitness SB | 1236 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Gym with great classes & trainers, as well as Olympic lifting & martial arts equipment in addition to standard equipment.
Superior Fitness Center | 1329 &, 1331 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Complete strength and healing programs plus a gym. Private trainers or classes available.
Crossfit Pacific Coast | 120 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A focus on elite fitness with motivating classes and great community feel.
PULSE Fitness Santa Barbara | 1819 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
A pilates studio using the LaGree method, providing intense, low impact, full body workouts.
Free Things To Do
- See the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, which is believed to be the largest Ficus macrophylla in the United States, planted in 1876.
- Take in the salty sea air on Stearns Wharf, a historic pier with dining and shopping.
- Bike along the coastline or take a walk on the sand at Butterfly Beach.
- East Beach is a prime beach for tourists on the east side of Stearns Wharf, right by downtown Santa Barbara and hotels.
- Leadbetter Beach is a sandy, popular beach with light surf, perfect for beginners or windsurfers.
- Take a nap or have a picnic at Shoreline Park, a grassy oceanside park.
- Take in the history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, an 18th-century Spanish mission and gardens.
- Not free, but at a reasonable price of $16 for adults, become immersed in nature along the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s quiet trails offering lush views of plants, flowers, and mountains.
- Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is another great, free(!) botanical garden park.
- Have a picnic or barbecue at one of the many tables available around the Rocky Nook Park.
Take A Hike
- Seven Falls
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- Inspiration Point
- Rattlesnake Canyon
- Tangerine Falls