Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Great, European-style cafe. Delicious breads and breakfasts.
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D'Angelo's Bread
25 W Gutierrez StGreat, European-style cafe. Delicious breads and breakfasts.
Best sushi in town. Period. (And I'm super picky, having lived in Japan nearly 10 years.)
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Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town. Period. (And I'm super picky, having lived in Japan nearly 10 years.)
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State StBest Thai Restaurant
Himalayan Kitchen
431 State StMy favorite Indian food in town.
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria StreetDelicious French food. (A bit pricey...)
You'll need to go by car, but the drive will be worth it!
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Pane E Vino Trattoria
1482 E Valley RdYou'll need to go by car, but the drive will be worth it!
There are lots of Mexican restaurants on and around State Street, but if you want a more authentic, taqueria experience, this is the one...
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StThere are lots of Mexican restaurants on and around State Street, but if you want a more authentic, taqueria experience, this is the one...
Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State StGreat margaritas, live music...
THE best espresso in town. Also great regular coffee and WiFi. Charge your devices before you go - They have no electrical outlets for customers. (They have another location at 1101 State Street.)
528 Anacapa St
528 Anacapa StreetTHE best espresso in town. Also great regular coffee and WiFi. Charge your devices before you go - They have no electrical outlets for customers. (They have another location at 1101 State Street.)
Best ice cream in town! Offers both exotic and traditional flavors, high-end toppings such as Ganache, espresso machine, etc.
728 State St
728 State StreetBest ice cream in town! Offers both exotic and traditional flavors, high-end toppings such as Ganache, espresso machine, etc.
My favorite Sunday Brunch. You can get all the standard brunch favorites here and Sundays only you can get a few delicious lobster choices: Lobster omelet, Lobster eggs benedict, etc.
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Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdMy favorite Sunday Brunch. You can get all the standard brunch favorites here and Sundays only you can get a few delicious lobster choices: Lobster omelet, Lobster eggs benedict, etc.
Essentials
Best WiFi place in town. Coffee, assorted teas, and crepes are delicious, too!
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Coffee Cat
1201 Anacapa StBest WiFi place in town. Coffee, assorted teas, and crepes are delicious, too!
Honestly, not really my favorite coffee shop or WiFi in town, but it's the closest for both... (If you don't need an electrical outlet, walk one more block to The French Press...)
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Starbucks
1990 Cliff DrHonestly, not really my favorite coffee shop or WiFi in town, but it's the closest for both... (If you don't need an electrical outlet, walk one more block to The French Press...)
Ralphs Pharmacy
100 W Carrillo StClosest Supermarket. Walking distance.
Whole Foods Market
3761 State StBest natural supermarket
Pick up cheeses, breads, olives, etc. for your picnic at Sunstone Winery. (It might have changed its name to California Fresh...)
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El Rancho Market
2886 Mission DrPick up cheeses, breads, olives, etc. for your picnic at Sunstone Winery. (It might have changed its name to California Fresh...)
Arts & Culture
Coolest theater in town. The inside is painted to resemble a Spanish-themed outdoor market, complete with stars painted on the ceiling.
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The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State StCoolest theater in town. The inside is painted to resemble a Spanish-themed outdoor market, complete with stars painted on the ceiling.
Sightseeing
My favorite wine-tasting spot. Outdoor seating; style is southern France. Stop at El Rancho MarketPlace (now California Fresh) beforehand, to get some assorted cheeses, breads, etc. Make it a picnic.
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Sunstone Winery & Villa
N Refugio RdMy favorite wine-tasting spot. Outdoor seating; style is southern France. Stop at El Rancho MarketPlace (now California Fresh) beforehand, to get some assorted cheeses, breads, etc. Make it a picnic.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bunch of tasting rooms just opened in this area known to locals as "The Funk Zone." Usually packed on weekends and holidays, but perhaps worth it!
116 E Yanonali St
116 East Yanonali StreetA bunch of tasting rooms just opened in this area known to locals as "The Funk Zone." Usually packed on weekends and holidays, but perhaps worth it!
137 Anacapa St
137 Anacapa StreetBest beer in town!