This renovated warehouse-turned-bar is filled with antiques and always has great live music for samba dancing. It’s well-known and always packed, but still worth a stop during a night out in Lapa.
This Sunday market sells Brazilian handicrafts and street food with the occasional tie-dye t-shirt mixed in. You have to dig for the authentic pieces — a fun way to spend the day.
It's worth braving the crowds to see the restored Victorian buildings—and the gaslamps—in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Food blogger Laura from Kitchen Illiterate recommends Gather. “Their menu isn’t strictly vegetarian, yet all of their dishes highlight beautiful, seasonal produce.”
Food blogger Emily of Emilysteers.com and Happy Home recommends LA Vegan Thai for their “nuanced curries, crispy-fried dumplings, and hot noodles swimming in flavorful ginger sauce.”
Food blogger Carolyn of The Healthy Voyager recommends El Vato. "The restaurant prides itself on using organic, free-range ingredients in all of its hearty fare, made for vegans and nonvegans alike."
Food blogger Cheryl of Black Girl Chef's Whites recommends Nicole's Gourmet Foods. "The menu offers a wide range of options, including a panini made with aged goat cheese, ham & tomatoes on ciabatta."
Food blogger Denise of Chez Us recommends Smoke Berkeley. "The menu is filled with smoke-infused dishes, from smoked beef brisket to tea-smoked salmon to pulled pork dripping with flavor."
Visit this Danish-influenced town for its great farmers market every Wednesday. Summer Hours: 2:30pm - 6:30pm. Winter Hours: 2:30pm - 6:00pm.
Carpinteria Farmer's Market Summer Hours: 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Winter Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm.
Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara for both historical and natural beauty. “The Queen of the Missions” features astonishing rose gardens in the spring and early summer.
They call this beach “the World’s safest beach” and for good reason. It’s clean, has mellow breaks and is close to local shops and restaurants if you want to grab a quick beach bite.
On the first Thursday of every month, downtown Santa Barbara art galleries and venues open their doors for 1st Thursday, featuring local artists, tasty eats and wine tastings throughout town.
Catch free family-friendly outdoor movie showings at La Cumbre Plaza the first three Fridays in June!
This bay’s calm waters and perfect for an evening SUP. Plus, it’s not uncommon to spot dolphins playing nearby!
Saturday mornings are a great time to watch local fishermen unload their fresh catch at the Santa Barbara Harbor
Walk the paths and bikeway of this beautiful bird refuge, a 42-acre saltwater marsh home to many species of birds, including a variety of ducks and geese. Admission is free. Open Sunrise to 10:00pm.
Start here and take the self-guided Red Tile Walking Tour of Santa Barbara! Download the podcast for an outdoor tour of the city’s architectural history: http://tinyurl.com/7uod2ps
No need to worry about tasting and driving on the Urban Wine Trail! 15+ tasting rooms all within blocks of each other and the beach in downtown SB!
Owned & operated by the Margerum family-original owners Santa Barbara’s of WINE CASK, this small production winery produces handcrafted wines sourced from top vineyards around Santa Barbara County.
This Certified Sustainable Santa Barbara County winery began producing its own wines in 2006, but has produced grapes for other top Santa Barbara wineries since 1973.
here are four amazing restaurants on the property. If you love wine, head to the four-star Miro restaurant, which features a 12,000-bottle wine cellar.
The room rates include full gourmet breakfast, wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres every evening and brownies and hot cider at night. Some cottages offer small, private outdoor patio hot tubs!
Adventure is right! Experience SB from a different point of view, like a sea kayak, surfboard, stand-up paddle board, on horseback or from above with some paragliding! These guys offer it all.
Great place to learn The Story of Santa Barbara at this permanent exhibit of the same name.
Make sure to take advantage of the special activities offered such as fireside s’mores, wine tastings and salsa lessons!
