Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Shopping
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo NuevoBest Farmers' Markets.
This is a small group of shops, movie theaters and restaurants. Farmers Market on Sunday mornings.
16 locals recommend
Camino Real Marketplace
7004 Market Pl DrThis is a small group of shops, movie theaters and restaurants. Farmers Market on Sunday mornings.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StClose - 1.5 miles away
Entertainment & Activities
Beaches are awesome if weather is good. And its almost always a beach day here.
29 locals recommend
Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
5925 Calle RealBeaches are awesome if weather is good. And its almost always a beach day here.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
601 Chapala StClose to the airport in Santa Barbara.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for sunrises and evening. Beautiful views and not much hiking required.
6 locals recommend
San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve
1155 Via GaiteroPerfect for sunrises and evening. Beautiful views and not much hiking required.
This beach is near the University and a good restaurant. Also there's a pier to walk on and a playground and picnic area.
52 locals recommend
Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit RdThis beach is near the University and a good restaurant. Also there's a pier to walk on and a playground and picnic area.
Food Scene
TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State StGood food in a "hard to find - whole in the wall" location.
Great bars and wine tasting not far from the beach. The Funk Zone is a great place to hang out.
41 locals recommend
Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray AveGreat bars and wine tasting not far from the beach. The Funk Zone is a great place to hang out.
Calle Real
Calle RealCoffee shops and grocery shopping less than 1.5 miles from our home