Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
This is by far my favorite coffee spot in town. Not only are the owners (Kim and Aaron) two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Their coffee is roasted right there in the shop and it is exquisite.
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Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StThis is by far my favorite coffee spot in town. Not only are the owners (Kim and Aaron) two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Their coffee is roasted right there in the shop and it is exquisite.
I lived in Italy for 2 years and let me just say that Olio Pizzeria has the best pizza in Santa Barbara.
Have a glass of Barbara d'Asti, and try the Salumi e Formaggi Chef's plate & Carbonara pizza.
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Olio e Limone Ristorante & Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria StI lived in Italy for 2 years and let me just say that Olio Pizzeria has the best pizza in Santa Barbara.
Have a glass of Barbara d'Asti, and try the Salumi e Formaggi Chef's plate & Carbonara pizza.
Excellent cocktails and great food.
Reservations recommended.
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The Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala StExcellent cocktails and great food.
Reservations recommended.
The Santa Barbara Public Market houses everything you can imagine in the way of handcrafted,regionally sourced and sustainably made food and wine.
sbpublicmarket.com/
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Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StThe Santa Barbara Public Market houses everything you can imagine in the way of handcrafted,regionally sourced and sustainably made food and wine.
sbpublicmarket.com/
Friendly service. Authentic regional Mexican cuisine and Latin American flavors at their finest. Emphasizing fresh seafood and seasonal offerings.
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1114 Craft House and Kitchen
1114 State StFriendly service. Authentic regional Mexican cuisine and Latin American flavors at their finest. Emphasizing fresh seafood and seasonal offerings.
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StJapanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria StSmall menu. Excellent breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Eureka!
601 Paseo NuevoLots of burgers...
Esau's Cafe.
Hearty breakfasts.
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1941, it is home to both permanent and special collections, the former of which includes Asian, American, and European art that spans 4,000 years from ancient to modern.
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Kunstmuseum in Santa Barbara
1130 State StFounded in 1941, it is home to both permanent and special collections, the former of which includes Asian, American, and European art that spans 4,000 years from ancient to modern.
Home of the area’s finest performing arts companies - Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, CAMA, State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society.
https://www.granadasb.org
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The Granada Theatre
1214 State StHome of the area’s finest performing arts companies - Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, CAMA, State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society.
https://www.granadasb.org
Drinks & Nightlife
A charming and quirky dive bar. Somewhat of a local tradition. Comfortable kitsch lounge seating inside, with patio seating outside. Excellent music. Cash bar that serves beer and wine only.
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Elsies Tavern
117 W De La Guerra StA charming and quirky dive bar. Somewhat of a local tradition. Comfortable kitsch lounge seating inside, with patio seating outside. Excellent music. Cash bar that serves beer and wine only.
Arlington Tavern
21 W Victoria StNice bar, great atmosphere, excellent food.
http://arlingtontavern.com
Press Room
15 E Ortega StEnglish style pub.
Cheers!
I'm in love with this wine bar.
http://www.lesmarchandswine.com
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Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
131 Anacapa StI'm in love with this wine bar.
http://www.lesmarchandswine.com
Essentials
Ralphs
100 W Carrillo StBig supermarket.
Shopping
The great place to shop, dine and catch a movie. Downtown Santa Barbara’s well-loved outdoor shopping mall features Spanish-style architecture, flowers, shady trees and fountains.
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Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo NuevoThe great place to shop, dine and catch a movie. Downtown Santa Barbara’s well-loved outdoor shopping mall features Spanish-style architecture, flowers, shady trees and fountains.
Everything Else
D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StA good breakfast spot.