Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Excellent Mexican food - walking distance from our house.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StExcellent Mexican food - walking distance from our house.
Daily Grind
2001 De La Vina StCoffee and Breakfast a few blocks away
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest Sushi in SB
Sushi that's walking distance -- not excellent like Arigato, but close and cheap
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shintori Sushi
3001 State StSushi that's walking distance -- not excellent like Arigato, but close and cheap
Best Delivery Chinese -- Walnut Prawns are the bomb
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empress Palace Chinese
2251 Las Positas RdBest Delivery Chinese -- Walnut Prawns are the bomb
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StBest Italian
Great for lunch - fried chicken salad is a favorite
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StGreat for lunch - fried chicken salad is a favorite
walking distance -- old classic -- similar to Joe's but in the San Roque area -- very strong drinks -- be careful ;-)
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry's Plaza Cafe
3313 State Stwalking distance -- old classic -- similar to Joe's but in the San Roque area -- very strong drinks -- be careful ;-)
Santa Barbara isn't know known for their Indian food, but this is so-so -- kind of the best we've got
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flavor of India
3026 State StSanta Barbara isn't know known for their Indian food, but this is so-so -- kind of the best we've got
Good Pizza -- walking distance (they don't deliver)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giovanni's Pizza
6583 Pardall RdGood Pizza -- walking distance (they don't deliver)
TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State StThai - walking distance
Everything Else
Uptown Lounge
3126 State StNeighborhood Bar
Massages are only $35 for an hour -- walk in always available -- very relaxing
Evans Relaxing Station Inc
3009 State StMassages are only $35 for an hour -- walk in always available -- very relaxing
Rainbow Nails
10b W Calle LaurelesMani/Pedi
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StGroceries
Dirty Ralphs -- it's not clean, but it has everything you need
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StDirty Ralphs -- it's not clean, but it has everything you need
CorePower Yoga
1129 State StGreat Yoga Studio
A MUST when in SB
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrA MUST when in SB
Best local gym -- higher end -- they sometimes have one week passes if you call them
Swell Athletic Clubs
520 Castillo StBest local gym -- higher end -- they sometimes have one week passes if you call them
Gold's Gym
21 W Carrillo StAnother place to work out -- just the basics
Core Sport
3319 State Stpilates studio that is walking distance -- call to make sure there is space
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiburon Tavern
3116 State StreetLocal watering hole -- grubby and strong drinks
Seven Bar & Kitchen
235 Helena AveGood for cocktails in the Funk Zone
Beach front and close -- good beach too
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrBeach front and close -- good beach too
Good scene for Santa Barbara -- dinner and drinks
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StGood scene for Santa Barbara -- dinner and drinks
Another good italian
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StAnother good italian
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StBest Brunch
Joe's Cafe
536 State Stcocktails -- old school and stiff