Guidebook for Montecito
Food Scene
It is a local hangout and you never know who you'll see there!
27 locals recommend
Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro RdIt is a local hangout and you never know who you'll see there!
Good food, great service and I love the patio! It is also great to just hang at the bar... the bartenders are friendly and you immediately feel welcome.
7 locals recommend
Montecito Wine Bistro
516 San Ysidro RdGood food, great service and I love the patio! It is also great to just hang at the bar... the bartenders are friendly and you immediately feel welcome.
The burgers! I have heard they have other great items, but I get in the mood for a good burger and go there!
77 locals recommend
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village RdThe burgers! I have heard they have other great items, but I get in the mood for a good burger and go there!
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdGood food, bakery and coffee!
Montecito Coffee Shop
1498 E Valley RdGreat breakfast on the deck and really good coffee!
Giovanni's of Montecito
1187 Coast Village RdGood pizza at a reasonable price!
You can't come to California without eating some Mexican food! I'm not a big fan and I even like this place!! Great service and valet parking which is a plus!
36 locals recommend
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village RdYou can't come to California without eating some Mexican food! I'm not a big fan and I even like this place!! Great service and valet parking which is a plus!
It is the original Sambo's breakfast restaurant and maybe the only one left.
22 locals recommend
Chads Cafe
216 West Cabrillo BoulevardIt is the original Sambo's breakfast restaurant and maybe the only one left.
Sightseeing
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StIt's been there forever!
Great small town feel with tons of shops and restaurants and several old theaters that show first run movies or other entertainment!
50 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetGreat small town feel with tons of shops and restaurants and several old theaters that show first run movies or other entertainment!
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfThe pier
Great beach and there are volleyball nets set up!
Also, on Sunday's there is an art walk. I enjoy seeing all the local art and buy some regularly!
90 locals recommend
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StGreat beach and there are volleyball nets set up!
Also, on Sunday's there is an art walk. I enjoy seeing all the local art and buy some regularly!
I always love to see all the boats. There are plenty of restaurants and shops along the docks. Brophy's being a favorite. They might have the best Bloody Mary I have ever had!
Harbor station
I always love to see all the boats. There are plenty of restaurants and shops along the docks. Brophy's being a favorite. They might have the best Bloody Mary I have ever had!
Drinks & Nightlife
I like this place for happy hour. There are so many wine bars and bars in the area, that finding a great one should be really easy.
65 locals recommend
The Good Lion
1212 State StI like this place for happy hour. There are so many wine bars and bars in the area, that finding a great one should be really easy.
Parks & Nature
It is bordered by cliffs and it is known for allowing dogs. Turn to the left and the dogs can be off leash, turn to the right and dogs need to be on a leash. Also, I have seen people riding horses in this area.
155 locals recommend
Hendrys Beach
It is bordered by cliffs and it is known for allowing dogs. Turn to the left and the dogs can be off leash, turn to the right and dogs need to be on a leash. Also, I have seen people riding horses in this area.
Essentials
A chain, but small and carries a lot of local items. The wine and liquor supply is about a fourth of the total square footage.
33 locals recommend
Vons
1040 Coast Village RdA chain, but small and carries a lot of local items. The wine and liquor supply is about a fourth of the total square footage.
CVS Pharmacy
1282 Coast Village RdIf you need essentials or a prescription refilled
Very small grocery but well stocked and close to the house. Only open till 8:00pm
8 locals recommend
Montecito Village Grocery
1482 E Valley RdVery small grocery but well stocked and close to the house. Only open till 8:00pm