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September 16, 2023
Santa Barbara, California
#YesWayJose!

Jose & Nora

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Things To Do

We're so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you!

Beach Walks on Butterfly Beach

Montecito, CA 93108

A beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Awesome views and a beautiful area!

Douglas Family Preserve Walking Trail

Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Wonderful short walk along the bluffs and among the eucalyptus.

Daily Grind

2001 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
, (805) 687-4966

Great breakfast spot with good vegetarian options. Nice outdoor seating. Parking may be limited. There is an alternate location located further up State St, which is another great spot!

Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

35 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 845-3100

Nora's favorite restaurant! Definitely recommend the ahi burger and the cauliflower tacos! The avocado honey ale is a 10/10.

Santa Barbara Craft Ramen

436 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 770-2170

A staple for Jose and Nora! Definitely a must eat and a great veggie ramen option!

Institution Ale Co.

516 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 482-3777

Our favorite get together spot! Perfect downtown spot for cheap but delicious beers by the fire pits. If you're in town early, come grab a beer with us here Friday evening before the wedding!

The Funk Zone

137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Breweries, tasting rooms, and bars! Oh my! Such a cool spot to explore. Pop into a brewery for some beers, scope out some live music, or just enjoy your evening people watching!

Santa Barbara Public Market

38 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 770-7702

Imagine Seattle's Pike Place Market on a Santa Barbara scale. All kinds of foods, desserts, and a beer garden all in one central location. Free parking located under the market or use the paid parking lot behind it.

Choppa Poke

7000 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117

#1 best poke bowls in town!! And yes, Jose did bring a cooler bag of poke back up north for Nora on one of his visits to SB. We are loyal!

State Street Promenade

State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

The "Main Street" of Santa Barbara running directly up from Stearns Wharf. Take a stroll around town!

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 962-2526

This is where we first met! Great place for ocean loving kids or kids at heart! See if you can spot our favorite little marine snails! #TeamWhiteAbalone

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
, (805) 682-4711

The partner museum to where Jose and I used to work and first met. This museum not only has great local exhibits, but the outdoor backyard space is gorgeous with Mission Creek running straight through.

Santa Barbara Zoo

500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
, (805) 962-5339

Awesome zoo! Bet you'll never find another giraffe with an ocean view!

Santa Barbara Courthouse and Bell Tower

1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 882-4520

It's a climb to the top, but the 360 views are worth it! Check ahead for open hours.

Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden

2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
, (805) 682-4713

Quite a view and a perfect picnic spot.

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

236 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
, (805) 897-2519

Awesome art vendors selling their work along Cabrillo Blvd every Sunday starting at 10am.

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