Santa Barbara Courthouse //

Not your average government building.

Santa Barbara Mission //

The rose garden should be thriving in June!

State Street //

The main downtown area of Santa Barbara. It's been car-free since 2020, so enjoy the walking, shopping, and restaurants. Also leads right to the beach.

Waterfront & Beaches //

We have dozens but the ones most accessible from the downtown area are: East & West Beach, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Harbor

Funk Zone //

Our favorite part of town! Only a few square blocks but has dozens of wine tasting rooms, breweries and bars, and some of our best restaurants.

Channel Islands National Park // website

Only feasible if you have some extra days (and a bit of a trek) but so worth it. Snorkel, kayak, hike, and see the Channel Island foxes.

Coffee & Bakeries

Handlebar //

The best coffee in town with multiple locations.

Lighthouse //

We are obsessed with their dirty iced chai.

Casual & Fun

Secret Bao //

Delicious Asian fusion with soju cocktails. Get the pork belly and KFC bao!

Santa Barbara Public Market //

Food hall with so many options! Check out the best tacos in town at Corazon Cocina and our favorite ice cream from Rori's.

Flor de Maiz //

Up scale Mexican restaurant on the beach with great views and margs.

Lama Dog //

One of our favorite haunts in the Funk Zone. Try the fried chicken sandwich and the Boochcraft.

Third Window //

The best smash burgers (or any burger tbh) you can get.

Expensive but Worth It

Rare Society //

Expensive but absolutely worth it. Get the steak board and mac 'n cheese.

Drinks & Cocktails

Good Lion //

Some of the best crafted cocktails in the city paired with speakeasy vibes.

Shaker Mill //

Right on State Street in the heart of downtown. Beachy drinks and a fun vibe.