Local Recommendations.
There is much to do in Santa Barbara. From beach days to hiking, museums to wine tasting, you are sure to find something to satisfy your soul. In addition to fine dining, there are many fantastic casual and family-friendly restaurants. Below are many favorites and where you’ll be sure to find the locals.
GET OUTSIDE
Beaches
Butterfly
Hammonds
Hendry’s
Goleta Beach
East Beach
Hikes
Inspiration Point
Rattlesnake Trail
Tangerine Falls
San Ysidro Trail
Lizard’s Mouth
Seven Falls
Tunnel Trail
Nojoqui Falls
Golf
9 holes courses
EAT & DRINK
Cocktail Bars & Lounges
Harry’s Plaza Cafe I Stiffest Drink
Imperial Lounge I Best Vibes
Mercury Lounge I Wine and Beer
The Good Lion I Craft Cocktails
The Pickle Room
Riviera Bar
Coffee Shops
Dune Coffee Roasters
Handlebar Coffee
Lunch Spots
Farmer Boy
Gino's Sicilian Express
Lucky Penny
Mesa Burger
On The Alley
Padaro Beach Grill
Panino
Mony’s
Rascals I Vegan
The Shop Kitchen
South Coast Deli
Restaurants
Alcazar I Tapas
Arigato I Sushi
Bettina
Boathouse I Beach Views
Brophy Bros. I Harbor
Cold Spring Tavern
Corazon Cocina
Harry’s Plaza Cafe I Locals and Stiff Drinks
Jane I Coconut Cake
Joe’s Cafe
Little Kitchen
Loquita
Los Agaves
Lure
Meun Fan
Milk and Honey
Nikka Ramen
Noodle City
Opal
Outpost at The Goodland
Petit Valentien
Renaud’s I Best Croissants & Pastries
Roy
Sama Sama Kitchen
Shintori
Shoreline Cafe I Beach Views
The Fish House
The Lark
Wingman Rodeo
Yellow Belly
Zaytoon
Zen Yai
Tasting Rooms and Breweries
Llama Dog
M Special
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
MUSEUMS
Santa Barbara Historical Museum