Guidebook for Summerland
Food Scene
Unique atmosphere. The Nugget is has a full bar and restaurant. Many celebrities eat here, and several past presidents have eaten here.
20 locals recommend
The Nugget
2318 Lillie AveUnique atmosphere. The Nugget is has a full bar and restaurant. Many celebrities eat here, and several past presidents have eaten here.
Red Kettle Coffee
Ortega Hill RoadWalk up counter coffee bar
Summerland Beach Cafe
2294 Lillie AveTinker's Burgers
2275 Ortega Hill RdDelicious fast food style burgers, dogs, etc.
Relaxed indoor or outdoor seating for wine tasting. Friendly service, good wine.
15 locals recommend
Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveRelaxed indoor or outdoor seating for wine tasting. Friendly service, good wine.
Delicious breakfast, bakery and lunch in the heart of Montecito.
117 locals recommend
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdDelicious breakfast, bakery and lunch in the heart of Montecito.
After ordering burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips or salads from the counter, sit outside and eat while the kids play in the giant sandbox. Very casual. Very fun.
36 locals recommend
Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus LnAfter ordering burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips or salads from the counter, sit outside and eat while the kids play in the giant sandbox. Very casual. Very fun.
Casual atmosphere. The only restaurant in Santa Barbara where you can literally sit on the sand.
62 locals recommend
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrCasual atmosphere. The only restaurant in Santa Barbara where you can literally sit on the sand.
Parks & Nature
The park overlooks the beautiful pacific ocean. From there, you can take the pathway down to the beach.
6 locals recommend
Lookout Park
The park overlooks the beautiful pacific ocean. From there, you can take the pathway down to the beach.
Beautiful plants, scenery and a view of the Mission Dam and Aqueduct built by Chumash Indians in 1806. Open rain or shine.
Admission is $12 for adults.
136 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdBeautiful plants, scenery and a view of the Mission Dam and Aqueduct built by Chumash Indians in 1806. Open rain or shine.
Admission is $12 for adults.
Essentials
Vons
1040 Coast Village RdThis is our closest market.
Sightseeing
Steans Wharf, at the end of State Street, has restaurants, specialty shops, candy store, ice cream shop and wine tasting. View can't be beat.
48 locals recommend
Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns WharfSteans Wharf, at the end of State Street, has restaurants, specialty shops, candy store, ice cream shop and wine tasting. View can't be beat.
Arts & Culture
A still functioning courthouse, this Spanish-Colonial style building was completed in 1929. Gorgeous architecture and views of the city from the clock tower. Don't miss the mural room to see beautiful paintings.
Free tours are available.
162 locals recommend
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StA still functioning courthouse, this Spanish-Colonial style building was completed in 1929. Gorgeous architecture and views of the city from the clock tower. Don't miss the mural room to see beautiful paintings.
Free tours are available.
Everything Else
Linden Avenue in Carpinteria is a walkable street with many lovely restaurants, shops and a grocery store. Weekly Farmer's Market. At the end of Linden Avenue is Carpinteria Beach, known as the "World's Safest Beach."
Free parking.
Linden Avenue
Linden AvenueLinden Avenue in Carpinteria is a walkable street with many lovely restaurants, shops and a grocery store. Weekly Farmer's Market. At the end of Linden Avenue is Carpinteria Beach, known as the "World's Safest Beach."
Free parking.
Located in the heart of downtown, State Street in Santa Barbara has several blocks of shops, restaurants, bars, museums and more! You can find just about anything there that you're looking for.
50 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetLocated in the heart of downtown, State Street in Santa Barbara has several blocks of shops, restaurants, bars, museums and more! You can find just about anything there that you're looking for.