We fell in love with Santa Barbara and the central coast years ago when we visited for our first anniversary. Since then we have made every excuse to come back to this special place and we are so excited to share it with you. For those visiting for the first time, this little beach town plays host to some fantastic restaurants, shops and wineries. We hope you're able to explore a little and enjoy it as much as we do! To help, here are some of our favorite spots:
where to eat
CAJÉ Coffee Roasters
1316 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Dawn Cafe Santa Barbara
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(855) 721-2658
Joe's Cafe
536 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 966-4638
Dawn Patrol
324 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 962-2889
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St c, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 880-3383
Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria St #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 899-2699
Casa Comal Cocina Tradicional Mexicana
505 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 285-7925
Jane
1311 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 962-1311
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 284-0370
Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 895-2978
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 324-4402
where to sip
Dusk Bar
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(855) 721-2658
Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room
19 E Mason St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 845-8435
Pali Wine Co. Wine Garden
205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 869-2619
Melville Winery Tasting Lounge
120 State St suite c, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 770-7952
for Laura's favorite pino noir
The Valley Project
116 E Yanonali St ste b, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 453-6768
Paradise Springs Winery
210 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 690-3650
Test Pilot
211 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
SB Biergarten
11 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 324-4334
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
(805) 324-4150