Noah’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent Restaurant on the high end. People travel here just to eat there. Reservations recommended.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido StExcellent Restaurant on the high end. People travel here just to eat there. Reservations recommended.
Great place for dinner and a drink on the beach. Local favorite. One of the only places to have a decent meal on the beach within one miles!
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrGreat place for dinner and a drink on the beach. Local favorite. One of the only places to have a decent meal on the beach within one miles!
Amazing breakfasts and we love the blueberry lemon scone!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa StAmazing breakfasts and we love the blueberry lemon scone!
CAJÉ
1316 State StThe Good Lion
1212 State StAmazing cocktails
French - Vietnamese California Upscale. Great cocktails and food. My son’s favorite chicken wings anywhere. Great backyard eating area if it’s open.
Samba
French - Vietnamese California Upscale. Great cocktails and food. My son’s favorite chicken wings anywhere. Great backyard eating area if it’s open.
Lab Social
414 East Haley StreetGreat speak easy type cocktail spot. Only open on weekends now and after 5pm.
Casual local spot right on the beach. Perfect to grab a tuna melt or hamburger or fish taco and a drink and watch the surfer’ sat Leadbetter if there’s surf.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrCasual local spot right on the beach. Perfect to grab a tuna melt or hamburger or fish taco and a drink and watch the surfer’ sat Leadbetter if there’s surf.
Great Mexican restaurant. The chicken mole enchiladas are some of the best anywhere! Also, fabulous cocktails!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santo Mezcal
119 State StGreat Mexican restaurant. The chicken mole enchiladas are some of the best anywhere! Also, fabulous cocktails!
Hiking
Great hiking trail! In wet years you can take a dip in the pools!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Falls
Tunnel RoadGreat hiking trail! In wet years you can take a dip in the pools!
Bike Rentals and More
Your go to for bike rentals, surf lessons, mountain bike rentals, kayak tours, and almost any adventure you can think of.
Cal Coast Adventures
736 Carpinteria StYour go to for bike rentals, surf lessons, mountain bike rentals, kayak tours, and almost any adventure you can think of.
Surf / Beach Gear
Not only does this place stock a wide range of local new and famous shapers and brand names, but look up in the rafters, the place is a museum. Go here for all you beach and surf needs! Also, a great kids surf camp in summer.
Surf N Wear's The Beach House
10 State StThe original Channel Islands store. Need I say more?
Channel Islands Surfboards Flagship Store Santa Barbara
36 Anacapa StThe original Channel Islands store. Need I say more?
Art
Good local and international contemporary collection. They also partner with KCRW to host some fun dj and art nights.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
653 Paseo NuevoGood local and international contemporary collection. They also partner with KCRW to host some fun dj and art nights.