where to eat
Montecito Restaurants:
Merci Montecito
1028 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, California 93108
Great matcha and coffees with the best chocolate chip cookies and homemade cuisine
Olivers
1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, California 93108
Warm and casual with plant-based cuisine, organic juices and cocktails
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village Road, Suite101, Santa Barbara, California 93108
Casual bar and grill serving American fare and sushi
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley Road #20, Santa Barbara, California 93108
Italian home cooking
Santa Barbara Restaurants:
The Lark
131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Located in the Funk Zone serving modern American cuisine
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California 93109
Fresh Seafood and amazing crabs
Arigato Sushi
1225 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Japanese Sashimi, nigiri and creative rolls
Ca’dario Ristorante
37 E Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Authentic, gourmet Italian Cuisine
Scarlet Begonia
21 W Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Casual eatery serving Cal-American breakfast and lunch
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Spanish tapas and craft cocktails
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Modern Indonesian small plate, family-style cuisine
wHAT TO DO
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93103
Spend the day at this amazing zoo by the beach which is a perfect getaway by the beach for children and adults.
Butterfly Beach
1260 Channel Drive, Montecito, California 93108
This Montecito beach is popular with Santa Barbara area locals many of whom walk their dog along the shoreline. Wonderful for swimming, surfing and sunbathing.
Santa Barbara Courthouse
1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building designed by William Mooser III and completed in 1929.
Moxi, The Wolf Museum
125 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
An innovative science museum, MOXI creates interactive fun for kids and adults. The themes are technology, sound, natural forces, speed, light, interactive media and a roof top garden.
The Funk Zone
Adjacent to the Amtrak Station: 209 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Spanning the area between the ocean and Highway 101 and is adjacent to the Amtrak station - you can find boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries and a local brewery.
Lotusland
Cold Spring Road, Montecito, California 93108
One of the 10 best private gardens in the world. The Botanical Gardens are on a 37 acre Montecito estate where advance reservations are required.
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105
Spanish Mission founded in 1786 for the Franciscan order. You can admire the graceful architecture, artifacts, explore the colorful gardens and the expansive views of the city and Pacific Ocean.
Hot Springs Canyon Trail
1202-1298 East Mountain Drive, Montecito, California 93108
Located in the Los Padres National Forest - a 3.7 mile looped trail featuring hot springs and glorious Santa Barbara scenery. Kid friendly.
Chocolate Maya
15 W Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
A Chocolate lovers dream, this shop is known for their original chocolate confections, Switzerland inspired chocolates and fresh flavors from the local farmers market.