Claire's Santa Barbara Guidebook

Claire
Claire's Santa Barbara Guidebook

Food

Our favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara.
$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
171 locals recommend
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St
171 locals recommend
$$$ - Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Amazing food with a trendy vibe. Best if you have a reservation.
$$$ - Best sushi in town!
150 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
150 locals recommend
$$$ - Best sushi in town!
$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
64 locals recommend
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
64 locals recommend
$$$ - Spanish tapas style restaurant in the heart of the funk zone.
$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
60 locals recommend
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State St
60 locals recommend
$$$ - Great food and service! Asian inspired food, great for sharing.
$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
57 locals recommend
Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
57 locals recommend
$$$ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern food in a beautiful outdoor setting (also, there are fire pits!!)
$$ - Local's favorite Mexican food, fast-casual style dinning.
103 locals recommend
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St
103 locals recommend
$$ - Local's favorite Mexican food, fast-casual style dinning.
$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
59 locals recommend
Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff Dr
59 locals recommend
$$ - Healthy vegan restaurant with tons of gluten free options!
$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
19 locals recommend
Lilac Pâtisserie
1017 State St
19 locals recommend
$$ - Gluten-free cafe serving breakfast, lunch and AMAZING desserts!
$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
29 locals recommend
Savoy Cafe & Deli
24 W Figueroa St
29 locals recommend
$$ - Awesome salad bar and deli. Lots of organic, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options!
$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
35 locals recommend
The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St
35 locals recommend
$$ - AMAZING breakfast/lunch! A local’s favorite in a less touristy part of town.
$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
53 locals recommend
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala St
53 locals recommend
$ - Classic street tacos! A favorite in town if you’re looking for a restaurant that is quick and causal and has authentic tacos.
$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
35 locals recommend
South Coast Deli
1436 Chapala St
35 locals recommend
$ - Great sandwich / salad deli with locations all over town.
$ - Acai bowls and smoothies!
37 locals recommend
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Way
37 locals recommend
$ - Acai bowls and smoothies!

Coffee + Tea

Local's favorite coffee shops and cafes.
Another local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
68 locals recommend
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa St
68 locals recommend
Another local's favorite. Awesome coffee and matcha! Lots of pastry options.
The BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
13 locals recommend
CAJÉ
1316 State St
13 locals recommend
The BEST specialty coffee drinks in town plus awesome food options (think coffee cocktails minus the alcohol).
Locally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!
97 locals recommend
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido St
97 locals recommend
Locally owned and a local's favorite! Great indoor and outdoor seating with coffee, tea, kombucha, matcha, breakfast & lunch + much more!!

Cocktails / Beer / Wine

Popular bars, wineries, and breweries.
Local's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
65 locals recommend
The Good Lion
1212 State St
65 locals recommend
Local's favorite. Dark and moody atmosphere with strong drinks!
Wine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
43 locals recommend
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns Wharf
43 locals recommend
Wine on the pier! Stunning views. It can be very busy but worth it.
Popular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
43 locals recommend
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa St
43 locals recommend
Popular local winery! Great place to stop and get a glass.
Very popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
84 locals recommend
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
137 Anacapa St
84 locals recommend
Very popular local brewery! Great outdoor patio and occasional music on the weekends.
Great local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
44 locals recommend
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson Blvd
44 locals recommend
Great local beer with a fun atmosphere in the Funk Zone!
Great beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.
37 locals recommend
Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop
116 Santa Barbara St
37 locals recommend
Great beer & alcoholic kombucha on tap. Food is awesome too! Right nextdoor to Topa Topa.

Dessert

Local’s favorite desserts and ice cream.
$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
53 locals recommend
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St
53 locals recommend
$ - Local’s favorite ice cream! There are a couple of locations around town.
$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
8 locals recommend
Rori's Artisanal Creamery
38 W Victoria St
8 locals recommend
$ - Local ice cream shop, serving lots of incredible flavors. Vegan options!
$$ - Amazing Turkish delights, baklava, coffee and so much more!
LOKUM
1019 State St
$$ - Amazing Turkish delights, baklava, coffee and so much more!

Sightseeing

Popular places to see and visit in Santa Barbara.
Non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
61 locals recommend
Lotusland
Cold Spring Road
61 locals recommend
Non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito. Historic estate of a famous actress!
A local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
169 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr
169 locals recommend
A local’s favorite. Amazing views, a large range of animals and beautifully maintained!
Explore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!
Electric Bikes by Wheel Fun Rentals
29 State St
Explore downtown and all Santa Barbara has to offer via electric bikes from here!

Hiking + Beaches

Our favorite hikes in the Santa Barbara area.
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
46 locals recommend
Inspiration Point
46 locals recommend
Great moderately difficult hike! Plan for about 1.5-2 hours round trip. Incredible views from the top sure to inspire :)
Easy / Moderate hike in the San Roque neighborhood.
18 locals recommend
Stevens Park
258 Canon Dr
18 locals recommend
Easy / Moderate hike in the San Roque neighborhood.
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
27 locals recommend
Lizards Mouth Rock
27 locals recommend
Short but awesome hike out to large boulders with beautiful 180 degree views of Santa Barbara.
Great beach close to our condo with parking and a restaurant.
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
155 locals recommend
Great beach close to our condo with parking and a restaurant.
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
59 locals recommend
Leadbetter Beach
59 locals recommend
Beautiful beach close to Santa Barbara City College, the harbor, a park, and restaurants.
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.
145 locals recommend
Butterfly Beach
145 locals recommend
Amazing beach in Montecito! Free parking and easy access to the freeway.