You've come to the right place! Santa Barbara is home to hundreds of great wineries and tasting rooms, many of which are located in the downtown area.

The Urban Wine Trail includes 30+ tasting rooms that are nearly all walkable. The Funk Zone is a great place to spend the day wine tasting, shopping and eating...basically our three favorite things to do!

To call out a few, Margerum and Au Bon Climat are our favorite local wineries, and both of them having tasting rooms downtown.

Equally notable to the wine is the growing food scene. There are plenty of great places in town, and below are a few handfuls of our faves:

Downtown Santa Barbara Restaurants

Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen: Gastropub/sports bar with great food options, large draft beer selection and cocktails (Downtown)

The Lark: New American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. We'd recommend making a reservation if you're interested in dining here. (Funk Zone)

Lucky Penny: Casual wood-fired pizza spot that's a great pit stop during a wine crawl (Funk Zone)

Loquita: Spanish tapas with delicious cocktails (Funk Zone)

Helena Avenue Bakery: House-baked pastries, bread, breakfast and sandwiches (Funk Zone)

Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant: Gourmet deli with custom-made sandwiches and fresh salads (Funk Zone)

Tyger Tyger: Bright, colorful and casual Asian-inspired restaurant (Funk Zone)

Santo Mezcal: Modern Mexican food with an extensive selection of mezcals and cocktails. We love the Margarita Picante! (Downtown)

Brophy Bros.: Fresh seafood and drinks with great views of the city from the harbor. We'd recommend walking down Stearns Wharf, taking the Lil' Toot water taxi to the harbor (5 min. ride including a pit stop to see the sea lions) and getting food and drinks here. (Santa Barbara Harbor)

Toma Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining Italian restaurant with water front views and a solid dirty martini (Downtown)

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach: Last but not least, this restaurant is a short car ride from downtown, but it is right on the beach with good food options and drinks. Due to its location, it's a popular spot among visitors and locals but doesn't take reservations. Speaking from personal experience, we'd recommend getting there to put your name down well before you reach the hangry stage. (Arroyo Burro Beach)

Montecito Restaurants

Lucky's: Classic American steakhouse that also has good dirty martinis (notice a theme of what we look for in a restaurant?)

Honor Bar: Part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group with American cuisine and a cozy vibe

With the great weather and scenery, there is no shortage of things to do outside in Santa Barbara.

Sandpiper Golf Course: Beautiful oceanfront golf course

Kayak/Stand Up Paddle rentals: Rent a kayak or SUP and explore the harbor and nearby beach

Hike Inspiration Point: A moderate hike that ends with panoramic views of the city and ocean

Santa Barbara County Courthouse: If you're interested in visiting here, let us know so that we can have you pick up our marriage license. Kidding! This is actually a beatiful building, and you can climb to the top of the Clock Tower to see 360-degree views of Santa Barbara.

Sunday Polo at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club: Tickets are now available for sale

Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry's Beach): You'll see a lot of pups enjoying the ocean at this dog-friendly beach. Make sure to stop at Boathouse for food and/or drinks if you make it here.

Butterfly Beach: Located across from the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, which is a great spot for a drink!

East Beach: Very close to downtown and an easy stroll to the harbor and Stearns Wharf

Leadbetter Beach: Popular spot for surfing, boogie boarding and SUP