Things To Do
ACTIVITIES
Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786
The Funk Zone
A great neighborhood near the beach to explore. Live music, wine, art and more!
Stearns Wharf
Near downtown Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf is a SB staple!
A Scenic Santa Barbara Drive
If you want to do a drive through Santa Barbara, check out this site. According to the itinerary this drive will take you to 25 different iconic spots in less than one hour.
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
Are you a history buff? Learn about Santa Barbara's unique history by visiting El Presidio.
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BEACHES
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
One of our favorite beaches is Arroyo Burro beach. If you want dinner or drinks you can also eat at the beachside restaurant Boat House at Hendry's Beach.
Butterfly Beach
Some of the best sunsets happen at Butterfly beach.
Campus Point Beach
Outside of SB proper- this is an incredible walk you can take near the beach at the UCSB campus.
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WATERING HOLES
M. Special Brewing Company
Local favorite that's always like their slogan states - Good beer, every time. Also where our meet up will be on Friday, June 2nd! 🍻
Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara
Located at the heart of State street, this brewery has a selection for everyone 🍺
Deep Sea Tasting Room
⚓ Wine tasting room on the pier. One of our favorite date spots! 🍷
Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro
🍺 A laid back and small brewery in the Funkzone 🐻
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
🍷 Right next to Brass Bear Brewing, maybe hit up both 🤔
The Mill
🍾🍻 A group of venues (winery, brewery, coffee shop & cocktail bar) all in one marketplace, how could you go wrong? 🍹☕
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FOOD
La Super-Rica Taqueria
This is a legendary Mexican food spot in Santa Barbara. According to legend, Julia Child once claimed this as a favorite spot to eat 🌯
Brophy Bros.
Seafood by the ocean. A classic Santa Barbara restaurant with a great view 🦀
Cold Spring Tavern
We take all of our out of town guests here for the best tri tip in the world 🥩
Cajun Kitchen
🥓 We recommend this as a great breakfast/brunch spot 🍳
Eleven14
In the back of the La Arcada Plaza, some great American/Bar food with incredible atmosphere 🍔
Carlitos Café y Cantina
Upscale, sit-down Mexican Restaurant. One of our favorites 😋
Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Trust us, the pizza doesn't taste rusty. It's an SB staple and our go-to for 'za 🍕
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
🍦 A locally owned (and iconic) ice cream spot 🍨