Teal & Austin
Teal & Austin
Things to Do
Welcome to Santa Barbara, the city of sunshine and good vibes! There's plenty to do here and we're committed to helping you make the most of your trip out west. Whether you’re craving ocean views, coffee and croissants, or a little adventure between wedding events, here are some of our favorite local spots and activities.
Beaches & Waterfronts 🌊
Butterfly Beach - Check out this Montecito beach for a morning stroll or sunset walk.
East Beach Pathway - For a nice stroll on a paved path, check out Santa Barbara’s main beachfront running parallel to Cabrillo Boulevard.
Parks & Gardens 🌳
Alice Keck Gardens - Check out this cute city park near our Wedding venue. The surrounding three block area with Alameda Park has Kid’s World, a turtle pond, and plenty of greenery.
Botanic Gardens - 78 acres of California’s native plants and diverse habitat with walking trails, a Meadow Pond, and Tea house. $20 Adults, $12 Children. (Dog friendly!)
Hikes & Views 🌄
Inspiration point - 3.5 mile hike taking you up 1000ft to overlook Santa Barbara with amazing ocean and city views.
San Antonio Creek Trail - For less elevation gain, more tree coverage and a more casual stroll, check out Tuckers Grove Park sandwiched in between Santa Barbara and Goleta. Hidden gem on the edge of town.
Coffee & Pastries ☕️
CAJÉ - For a preview of our wedding venue and great coffee, this upper State Street spot is perfect for your morning brew.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters - Well known and highly recommended in the Santa Barbara area, visit this local roaster with Downtown and DeLaVina locations.
Helena Avenue Bakery - Tasty pastries and bread in the heart of the Funk Zone (expect long lines).
Renauds Patisserie - For an upscale authentic French pastry enjoy this local favorite steps away from the wedding venue.
Munchies & Meals 🌯
Freebirds - One of the best local burrito spots requires a drive to Isla Vista. Grab a burrito or nachos and stroll around the nearby UCSB campus.
Taqueria La Unica - Authentic Mexican street food meets a modern, clean interior design. Austin loves the spicy orange salsa and Teal’s go-to is the much more mild green/avocado salsa.
Brophy Bro’s - Overlooking the harbor, try this longtime Santa Barbara staple for seafood offering some of the best oysters in town.
The Lark - For a classy date night, try this upscale Californian eatery in the Funk Zone. Brown butter cornbread is a must!
Sama Sama Kitchen - New age Southern Asian Fusion on downtown State Street. Try their Signature and Vietnamese wings.
Third Window - Local brewery known for their great beer, nice outdoor ambiance and delicious smashburgers and pulled pork.
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