A perfect way to get a one-of-a-kind view of Santa Barbara, try out paddle boarding in the Santa Barbara Harbor at the Paddle Sports Center. It is walking distance from most hotels in downtown Santa Barbara, beginner friendly, and a great work-out!

The Funk Zone is the arts and culture district on E Yanonali St. and Anacapa St. that is best known for the rows of wine tasting options. One of the finest ways to experience Santa Barbara is by savoring its wines!

Insider Tip: another favorite wine tasting option with one of the best views imaginable is Deep Sea Tasting Room, located on Stearns Wharf.

There are so many delicious breweries to enjoy in the area. Some of our other top choices are Topa Topa, M. Special, and Rincon Brewery. But we think Fig Mountain beer is the Santa Barbaraiest. If you work up an appetite, you can order a pizza from Lucky Penny down the street!

The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is essential for a quick weekend visit to SB! Taking place every Sunday, you can stroll down Cabrillo Blvd from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez and enjoy an endless array of local arts and crafts. It's the perfect way to relax on the Sunday morning after our big party on Saturday evening.

Our favorite coffee spot in downtown Santa Barbara. Make sure to sit down and sip your latte across the street at the Dart Garden!

Ever wish your coffee was made like a fancy cocktail? Come to Caje on State Street for a designer pick-me-up.

Santo Mezcal is our favorite upscale Mexican food spot with delicious mezcal and tequila cocktails. Just around the block, Flor de Maiz, owned by the same team, serves similar food with an indigenous Oaxacan twist. You can't go wrong with either spot!

A delicious brunch by the shore! Emma's favorites are the Banana Kahlua french toast and the breakfast quesadilla. This place is very popular, but don't be scared away, they handle crowds well!

Is this a fancy burger place? No! Is it the best burger in SoCal? Yes! Emma enjoys the classic Charburger Combo, but Will insists the best choice is the Santa Barbara Char with Cholula and ranch. Yum!

Some of the freshest eats downtown, Backyard Bowls creates the most delicious acai bowls and smoothies loaded with fresh fruit.