Alexandra & Kenton
This is a vacation too! Right?
The Funk Zone
The Funk Zone the best spot for "quick" wine and beer tasting. This former industrial area has been turned into a wine trail without having to travel to Santa Ynez. (though if you have time and a car, that trip is highly recommended. The Funk Zone has several food options and is a short walk to the beach and to many more restaurants.
The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
Looking for adventure? Then head over to Ventura Harbor and take a boat to Channel Islands National Park and enjoy being unplugged. Schools of dolphins and pods of whales are regularly sighted. This is an all-day excursion, make sure you bring lots of water and food with you.
Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786
One of Santa Barbara's most historic buildings. Tours are offered and it has a beautiful rose garden. It is a lovely place to have a picnic.
Land Shark
Want to tour the streets of Santa Barbara and take a ride in the ocean. Then hitch a ride on the Land Shark, an amphibious party machine, for a quick one hour tour. BYOB. Laughter, hooting and hollering encouraged. Pick up is right on the beach.
East Beach
East Beach is a nice beach to hang out at. At the far east end are volleyball courts open to public. Take on a future Olympian (and a number of former ones). The courts are right outside of the zoo! Fun Fact: Alex and her younger brother did Jr. Life Guards as kids on this beach, swimming and running along the beach! The Cabrillo Pavilion has a nice restaurant.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
A lovely restaurant right on the beach below Hope Ranch, grab som breakfast and watch the surfers!
Brophy Bros.
A true Trager local regular spot! Best margaritas, bloody Mary’s, and clam chowder in town! Located upstairs and you have the most incredible able views over the ocean looking into the mountains. They have a sister restaurant down belo call on the alley with breakfast burritos, you can grab to go and walk along the beach and look at the boats!
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Located on stern’s wharf, at the end! A lovely walk and full of little shops. The freshest seafood you can get in town, with a view right into the harbor.
Deep Sea Tasting Room
Alex works here in Ventura! Enjoy a glass of wine after some delicious sea food on the wharf! Hands down the best view into Santa Barbara, you will not be desipointed! Highly recommend the suave bland or Gruener!