Living in Santa Barbara offers all the accessibility of a small town with the culture and sophistication of an urban setting.
From the Pier to Peak, our culinary selection, stellar accommodations, and cultural treasures complement the pristine landscape of our home.
Below are a few highlights and general information for those new to the area.
Welcome to Santa Barbara!
There are so many wonderful places to name in Santa Barbara but unfortunately I can’t list all. The Santa Barbara Visitor’s Center website (below) will help guide you. However, I have highlighted a few of my favorites.
(if there is website available with the posting, you can click on the name for more information)
Santa Barbara Visitors Center
RESTAURANTS
- Honor Bar – 1255Coast Village Road
- Cava – 1212 Coast Village Road
- Lucky’s Steak House – 1279 Coast Village Road
- Opal – 1325 State Street, 805.966.9676
- Olio e Limone – 11 W. Victoria Street, 805.899.2699
- The Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach – 2981 Cliff Drive, 805. 898.2628
- Mony’s (shhh! my favorite little Mexican place) – 217 Anacapa Street, 805.895.2978
- Via Vai – 1483 E. Valley Road
- Coast and Olive – 1295 Montecito Inn on Coast Village Road
- Carlitos – 1324 State Street
- Los Agaves – 600 N. Milpas Street, 805.564.2626
- Paradise Café – 702 Anacapa Street, 805.962.4416
- Metropulos (breakfast and lunch) – 216 E. Yanonali Street, 805.899.2300
- Lucky Penny – 127 Anacapa Street, 805.284.0358
- Southcoast Deli (lunch) – 10 E. Carrillo, 805.845.4600
WINE tasting and wineries
Go to Urban Wine Trail
- Bree’osh- 1150 Coast Village Road
- Jeannine’s – 15 E. Figueroa Street, 805.966.1717
- D’Angelo’s – 25 W. Guitierrez, 805.962.5466
- Renaud’s Patisserie
- French Press – 528 Anacapa Street, 805.962.7733
HOTELS
BEACHES – Dogs Welcome (always be respectful and clean up after your pup)
- Butterfly Beach* – doggy bag dispensaries available
- Hammonds Beach* – bring your own doggy bags
- East Beach – Volleyball courts
- East Beach – Volleyball courts
- Miramar Beach* – bring your own doggy bags
- Hendry’s Beach* – bring your own doggy bags
- Leadbetter Beach – Light surf great for beginner surfers
- Summerland Beach – Lookout Park
SANTA BARBARA SCHOOL DISTRICT MAP
HIKING
FARMER’S MARKET – click on link for locations and times
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW – Every Sunday on the beach
SANTA BARBARA ZOO
UTILITIES – a resource for those who may need it
- SB Water – 805.564.5343
- Gas – Southern California Gas Company
- Cable/Internet – Cox Communications