Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Parks & Nature
Criss crossed with foot paths the Botanic Garden is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll
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Jardim botânico de Santa Bárbara
1212 Mission Canyon RdCriss crossed with foot paths the Botanic Garden is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll
One of Santa Barbara's most popular hikes, Inspiration Point is true to its name, culminating at a small summit with gorgeous 180-degree views.
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Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge RoadOne of Santa Barbara's most popular hikes, Inspiration Point is true to its name, culminating at a small summit with gorgeous 180-degree views.
Despite the scary name this is a lovely trail and I've never once seen a rattlesnake on it
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon TrailDespite the scary name this is a lovely trail and I've never once seen a rattlesnake on it
Tucked away in a lovely neighborhood this is a great place to take kids. At the end of the park you can find the beginning of Jesusita Trail.
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Stevens Park
258 Canon DrTucked away in a lovely neighborhood this is a great place to take kids. At the end of the park you can find the beginning of Jesusita Trail.
Food Scene
Hard to beat their amazing coffee. On Saturday mornings it's a great place to get coffee before heading to the Farmer's Market across the street.
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Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StHard to beat their amazing coffee. On Saturday mornings it's a great place to get coffee before heading to the Farmer's Market across the street.
Very tasty thai food and modern decor make this sweet spot
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TAP Thai cuisine
3130 State StVery tasty thai food and modern decor make this sweet spot
For something quick and easy this place is great for the omnivores out there. They put supermarket rotisserie chickens to shame. Makes for great take out.
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Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
2618 De La Vina StreetFor something quick and easy this place is great for the omnivores out there. They put supermarket rotisserie chickens to shame. Makes for great take out.
This Mediterranean restaurant has great food, huge tables for large groups, hookah and belly dancing on certain nights. It's a really lovely place to get a late dinner.
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Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido StThis Mediterranean restaurant has great food, huge tables for large groups, hookah and belly dancing on certain nights. It's a really lovely place to get a late dinner.
Tasty breakfast, amazing ocean views, sunrise or sunset this place is a must.
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Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrTasty breakfast, amazing ocean views, sunrise or sunset this place is a must.
My favorite date night restaurant it's not cheap but the food is amazing!
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Stella Mare's
50 Los Patos WayMy favorite date night restaurant it's not cheap but the food is amazing!
For the best Tri-Tip Sandwich in the county, and possibly the world, head up the pass to Cold Springs Tavern on a Saturday or Sunday. The scene is pretty fun as a bunch of very casual bikers like to stop by with very nice motorcycles.
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Taberna Cold Spring
5995 Stagecoach RdFor the best Tri-Tip Sandwich in the county, and possibly the world, head up the pass to Cold Springs Tavern on a Saturday or Sunday. The scene is pretty fun as a bunch of very casual bikers like to stop by with very nice motorcycles.
Really good sushi and really close to the house. Great for dine in or take out
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Shintori Sushi
3001 State StReally good sushi and really close to the house. Great for dine in or take out
Sightseeing
It's hard to beat the view of downtown Santa Barbara from the bell tower it's well worth a look-see.
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StIt's hard to beat the view of downtown Santa Barbara from the bell tower it's well worth a look-see.
Arts & Culture
For a look at what Santa Barbara looked like 100 years ago this is the place to go
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Museu Histórico de Santa Bárbara
136 E De La Guerra StFor a look at what Santa Barbara looked like 100 years ago this is the place to go
Shopping
Many bookstores, big and small, have come and gone while Chaucer's remains. For good reason.
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Chaucer's Bookstore
3321 State StMany bookstores, big and small, have come and gone while Chaucer's remains. For good reason.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StWhole Foods Market
3761 State StEntertainment & Activities
A great children's museum
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State StA great children's museum
A great place to take the kids, be sure to check out the sandbox in the back with dinosaur bones buried in it and archeologist tools for finding them.
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Museu de História Natural de Santa Barbara
2559 Puesta Del SolA great place to take the kids, be sure to check out the sandbox in the back with dinosaur bones buried in it and archeologist tools for finding them.
Lions, Gorillas, Snow Leopards and much much more!
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Santa Barbara Zoo station
Lions, Gorillas, Snow Leopards and much much more!