Our Santa Barbara

Our favorite places to eat, drink & explore

Where we had our first date

Eat · Montecito

Bettina

Michelin Bib Gourmand pizza in the Country Mart.

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Our dinner before the proposal

Eat · Downtown

The Dining Room at El Encanto

Coastal-view fine dining at El Encanto.

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Eat · Montecito

Jeannine's

Beloved breakfast & bakery on Coast Village Rd.

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Eat · Montecito

Honor Bar

Lively walk-in spot by Hillstone.

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Eat · Funk Zone

Lucky Penny

Wood-fired pizza next to The Lark.

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Eat · Funk Zone

Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

Casual open-air BBQ.

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Eat · Downtown

Sama Sama Kitchen

Indonesian-inspired Asian fusion.

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Eat · Downtown

Arigato Sushi

State Street sushi institution (call to reserve).

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Eat · Beach & Harbor

Brophy Bros

Clam bar & seafood over the harbor.

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Eat · Downtown

La Super-Rica Taqueria

Julia Child's favorite taqueria. Cash, walk-up.

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Eat · Beach & Harbor

East Beach Tacos

Open-air taco stand. Grab tacos and hit the batting cages right next door.

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Eat · Beach & Harbor

The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

Brunch & seafood right on the sand.

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Eat · Downtown

Scarlett Begonia

Farm-to-table brunch downtown.

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Eat · Downtown

Santa Barbara Public Market

Food hall with a dozen local vendors.

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Eat · Montecito

Field + Fort

Bakery, cafe & home shop.

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Eat · Downtown

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Santa Barbara's iconic ice cream since 1949.

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Eat · Funk Zone

Dart Coffee Co.

Coffee & garden patio in the Funk Zone.

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Drink · Funk Zone

Test Pilot

Tiki & Caribbean craft cocktails.

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Drink · Downtown

The Good Lion

Seasonal cocktails by candlelight.

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Drink · Funk Zone

SB Biergarten

Authentic German beer garden.

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Drink · Funk Zone

Figueroa Mountain Brewing

Award-winning local beer & taproom.

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Drink · Funk Zone

Validation Ale

Craft beer with live bands.

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Ashley's favorite rose

Drink · Funk Zone

Margerum Tasting Room

Rhone-style wines & rose tasting.

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Drink · Wine Country

Folded Hills

Estate winery, ranch & farmstead tasting.

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Where Max proposed

Do · Downtown

Mission Rose Garden

1,500 roses across from the Old Mission.

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Do · Beach & Harbor

Stearns Wharf

California's oldest working wharf.

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Do · Downtown

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Climb the clock tower for the best view in town.

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Do · Downtown

El Presidio

1782 Spanish fort & historic park.

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Do · Montecito

The Post

Open-air luxury shops & dining.

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Do · Montecito

Montecito Country Mart

Village shopping & cafes.

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