Restaurants & Activities
The Funk Zone
Located near lower State Street and Santa Barbara’s famed waterfront, The Funk Zone is one of Santa Barbara’s most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods. Once a manufacturing hub and industrial area where artists, surfboard shapers and pioneering urban winemakers originally set up shop, the walkable 13-block area is now home to some of the city’s best restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, boutiques, creative collectives, galleries, hotels and more!
Santa Barbara Bites
Loquita...Tapas Lucky Penny… Pizza x Coffee Shop Barbareno…California inspired fare The Lark…locally sourced fare Finch and Fork…New American dishes made with local ingredients The Super Rica Taqueria…Mexican dive that the Julia Child swears by
Brunch Spots
Some of our favorite brunch spots include: Jeannine's Bakery & Cafe…A SB staple, go early to avoid the lines Savoy Cafe & Deli... This is a cool spot with shared tables and lots of vegan options Lilac Patisserie…Super cute gluten free cafe with a great brunch and delicious togo options The Lark…This local spot does brunch just as well as dinner, it is also in the same building as the welcome party. El Encanto Brunch…Use your daily credit here if you’re staying at the hotel!
Cute Coffee & Treats
Some of our favorites include- Savoy Cafe & Deli…hippie dippy French café Lilac Patisserie…an adorable gluten free café Santa Barbara Roasting Company Lokum…Turkish coffee and treats The French Press Mcconnell's Ice Cream...Tyler recommends the ice cream sandwich
Wine Tasting
Santa Barbara County is known for it's delicious wine. There are several tasting rooms in the area. Urban Wine Trail Deep Sea Tasting Room Margerum Wine Company Santa Barbara Wine Collective Demetria Estate and Vineyards Riverbench Vineyard and Winery Fess Parker Winery and Vineyards Carr Vineyards and Winery Foley Estates Vineyard & Wine Bacara Wine Tasting Room
Golf
There are several great courses in the area including: Sandpiper Hidden Oaks Twin Lakes Santa Barbara Golf Club Racho San Marcos Golf Course
Spas
There are several spas in the area if you are looking to relax and unwind. The Spa at El Encanto...Wedding is here! Float Luxury Spa Spa Marjorelle Ritz-Carlton Bacara Spa
Santa Barbara Zoo
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. The zoo has more than 500 animals to see! Tickets can be purchased online or at the zoo.
Whale Watching
Fall welcomes a mix of humpback, blue, orca, minke and sperm whales to the Santa Barbara waters. Dolphins, sea lions, and seals are locals year round.
Hikes
Santa Barbara Waterfront...this one is really a walk, this is vacation after all Channel Islands National Park Inspiration Point 7 Falls San Ysidro Trail Knapps Castle Lizard's Mouth Montecito Peak Romero Canyon Trail Ellwood Bluffs Bacara Nature Trail