Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Parks & Nature
One of the most iconic hikes in Santa Barbara - not too difficult of a hike and rewarding views of the ocean from the top.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inspiration Point
One of the most iconic hikes in Santa Barbara - not too difficult of a hike and rewarding views of the ocean from the top.
This is Natalie's favorite hike - 365degree view of the ocean and the mountains to the back, the view just can't be beat! The hike is a little difficult at time, but no rock climbing needed.
McMenemy Trail
McMenemy TrailThis is Natalie's favorite hike - 365degree view of the ocean and the mountains to the back, the view just can't be beat! The hike is a little difficult at time, but no rock climbing needed.
There really isn't a place that is more beautiful that more mesa - and it's walking distance from the house! More mesa is a wild field with cris-crossing paths along it, you can walk all the way out to the ocean and walk along the cliff, with a field full of grass to one side backed by the mountains, and the ocean on the other, it really is a gorgeous walk. (Though if you take one of the paths down to the beach be forewarned - it's a nude beach down there.)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
More Mesa
There really isn't a place that is more beautiful that more mesa - and it's walking distance from the house! More mesa is a wild field with cris-crossing paths along it, you can walk all the way out to the ocean and walk along the cliff, with a field full of grass to one side backed by the mountains, and the ocean on the other, it really is a gorgeous walk. (Though if you take one of the paths down to the beach be forewarned - it's a nude beach down there.)
Hendry's beach is a great place for dog lovers as it's the only off leash dog beach in santa barbara. The Boathouse has a good happy hour too!
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hendrys Beach
Hendry's beach is a great place for dog lovers as it's the only off leash dog beach in santa barbara. The Boathouse has a good happy hour too!
A great place for couples, it's one of our few west facing beaches so a good place to see the sunset.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Butterfly Beach
A great place for couples, it's one of our few west facing beaches so a good place to see the sunset.
we love this beach, it's a walk/bike/run distance from out house along the bike path, and has grills, playgrounds and a huge expanse of beach to walk along.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit Rdwe love this beach, it's a walk/bike/run distance from out house along the bike path, and has grills, playgrounds and a huge expanse of beach to walk along.
Hammond’s meadow
lovely secret beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have excellent craft cocktails and a good atmosphere!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Good Lion
1212 State StThey have excellent craft cocktails and a good atmosphere!
Great beer in a lesser known location - it's in the back of a warehouse, so you'll mostly find locals here. Great beer!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Special Brewing Company
6860 Cortona DrGreat beer in a lesser known location - it's in the back of a warehouse, so you'll mostly find locals here. Great beer!
Sightseeing
The courthouse is absolutely beautiful. In the Spanish style, it's a sight not to be missed! Also you can go to the top of the clock tower and get a bird's eye view of all of Santa Barbara
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa StThe courthouse is absolutely beautiful. In the Spanish style, it's a sight not to be missed! Also you can go to the top of the clock tower and get a bird's eye view of all of Santa Barbara
The Mission is really beautiful, and deserves at least a drive by. The Mission rose garden right across the street is full of gorgeous flowers and is quite lovely to walk through.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StThe Mission is really beautiful, and deserves at least a drive by. The Mission rose garden right across the street is full of gorgeous flowers and is quite lovely to walk through.
Essentials
Really, there's no grocery store quite as loved in Santa Barbara as Trader Joes. Great products at reasonable prices!
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StReally, there's no grocery store quite as loved in Santa Barbara as Trader Joes. Great products at reasonable prices!
There are Farmers markets on almost every day of the week in Santa Barbara - the Sunday one is from 10-2pm in Goleta
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Barbara Farmers Market // Sunday
7004 Market Pl DrThere are Farmers markets on almost every day of the week in Santa Barbara - the Sunday one is from 10-2pm in Goleta
Our favorite grocery store - they stock a lot of natural, organic ingredients and we hear from our local farmers that Sprouts has a really good relationship with them.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
175 N Fairview AveOur favorite grocery store - they stock a lot of natural, organic ingredients and we hear from our local farmers that Sprouts has a really good relationship with them.