This page is straight out of the guest guide for our vacation rental. It's a ton of info! If you're looking for a specific recommendation while you're here send us a note, we'll give you the inside scoop!

EATS

We've only recommended places we eat at and like but there are tons more! It’s hard to narrow it down but here are some of our favorites.

Restaurants

Summerland

Tinkers - Burgers, fries, shakes

Summerland Beach Cafe - Breakfast and lunch, sandwiches, burgers, salads

The Nugget - Lunch, dinner, steaks, seafood, burgers, full bar

Red Kettle Coffee - Coffee, tea, pastries, quick eats

(not really for eating but Sandpiper Liquor is our only little store and is good for emergency shopping, lottery tickets and late night ice cream runs)

Carpinteria

Thario’s on Santa Clause lane - Italian food, fav!

Corktree Cellars - Wine bar and California cuisine

Nutbelly Pizza - Artisanal pizza, salads, local beer and wine

Delgados - Family owned Mexican food, full bar

Rincon Alteno, Reyes, Reynaldo’s, Don Rogue, Taco Grande - Excellent hole in the wall Mexican

Zookers - California cuisine, wine, little upscale but still casual

Siam Elephant - Thai

Padaro Beach Grill - Casual oceanside dining outside (hint: sit up on the adults only deck for the best sunset view. If it’s cold, ask them to light the fire pit.)

Garden Market - Quiche, salad, sandwiches, coffee, wine, beautiful garden setting

Guicho’s Italian - Casual take out/dine in, house made tiramisu

Teddy’s - Sandwiches, seafood, apps, full bar

Chocolats du Calibressan - Handmade truffles and chocolates (must.get.the.chocolate)

Rincon Brewery - Beer, wine, burgers, salads, apps

Lucky Llama - Coffee shop

Santa Barbara/Montecito

Harry’s Plaza Cafe - Iconic SB steak house, known for strong drinks and hearty food

Joe’s Cafe - Iconic SB steak house, known for strong drinks and hearty food

Apna - Our favorite Indian

Pascucci - Italian

Your Place - Thai

The Chase - Italian

Savoy - Salad bar, soup, hot bar, coffee, bakery, wine. Organic, local.

Los Arroyos - Mexican

Lucky Penny - Wood fired pizza, California cuisine

Santa Barbara Public Market - All kinds of good choices

Jane - California cuisine

Honor Bar - Upscale bar food, great happy hour

Backyard Bowls - Açaí bowls, smoothies

Bouchon - Exquisite daily menu, reservation only, elegant dining

Sakana, Arigato, Sushi Tyme - Sushi

Tino’s - Legit Italian subs/market, closed Sunday’s

On the Water

The Boathouse - Steak, seafood, burgers full bar, on the beach (SB)

The Fish House - Seafood, salads, steaks, great happy hour, across from the wharf (SB)

The Cliff House - Varied menu, on the beach, secluded, casual elegant, highly recommend (101 south toward Ventura. Mussel Shoals exit.)

The Harbor Restaurant - On the wharf over the ocean, big menu, great views (SB)

Longboards Grill - On the wharf over the ocean. Go for drinks on the outside patio, don’t eat there. The food is mediocre bar food at best but the drinks are good and the views spectacular. (SB)

Brophy Bros - Seafood. Iconic SB restaurant, get there early

Shoreline Cafe - On the sand. Sandwiches, salads. The catch of the day fish plate and tacos are YUM.

Bakeries/Coffee

Renaud’s - Montecito (best almond croissant in the know universe)

Jeannine’s Bakery - Montecito

D’Angelo’s - SB (mmmm bread)

Reynaldo’s - Carp

Lucky Llama - Carp

Santa Barbara Roasting Co - SB

Luxxe Coffee - Montecito

Helena Ave Bakery - Artisanal baked goods, breakfast, coffee

Breweries & Wine Bars

Island Brewing (Carp)

Rincon Brewing (Carp)

The Apiary (Carp)

In the Funk Zone (check out the whole area, art galleries, wine bars and some old original funky buildings and stores) http://funkzone.net/

The Brewhouse (SB)

Grocery Stores

Vons - Montecito, Coast Village Road

Tri County Produce - Fav ‘farm stand’ locally owned

Trader Joe’s - Santa Barbara, Milpas Street

Albertsons - Carpinteria, Casitas Pass Road

Wholefoods - Santa Barbara, State Street

Farmer’s Markets

Weekly Schedule http://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/events.php

Sunday: Goleta, Camino Real

Tuesday: Old Town 3-6:30 pm (winter hours), Lower State Street, my favorite one!

Wednesday; Solvang

Thursday: Goleta: Calle Real

Thursday: Carpinteria

Friday: Montecito

Saturday: Downtown Santa Barbara

OUT AND ABOUT

Beaches

Carpinteria - State Park and and the beaches at the end of Linden Avenue are some of the best.

Summerland - the beach at Lookout Park (Take a left underneath the freeway and keep going straight)

Montecito - Butterfly Beach

Santa Barbara - Ledbetter, the Harbor, the Wharf

Parks

Summerland - Lookout Park

Carpinteria - Toro Canyon Park (enclosed dog park as well as hiking and picnic spots)

Tomol Park (play and learn Carpinteria history!)

Carpinteria State Park

Montecito - Upper Manning Park (one of our favorites! So beautiful)

Santa Barbara - Alice Keck (all about native flora and fauna and chilling by the pond. Sarah's favorite)

Kid’s World (across the street from Alice Keck)

Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens

Hikes

We have so many amazing hikes including some within walking distance from your front door. Check them out at: https://www.montecitotrailsfoundation.info

Take a walk on the bluffs nature preserve in Carpinteria and say hello to the seals.

Even just a walk through the streets of Summerland can give you a good workout!

Just for Fun

Sunday Art Walk on Cabrillo Blvd (mosey down the shoreline and check out all the local art!)

Santa Barbara Sea Center

Natural History Museum

Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens

MOXI Museum of Exploration (great for kids, the grown up kind too)

State Street shops and Paseo Nuevo Mall

Funk Zone - Food, drink, art, shopping, music

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Santa Barbara Wharf

Lake Casitas - Ojai

Lake Cachuma - Santa Barbara

Linden Avenue - Carp, food, shops, drinks

Explore the town of Ojai (40 minutes east)

Carpinteria Historical Museum

Water Sports

Santa Barbara Water Sports (Kayak, SUP, rentals, etc.)

Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Double Dolphin

A-Frame (surf lessons)

Stardust Sportfishing

Santa Barbara Harbor (Food, shops, walks)