Tony's Santa Barbara Cottage Guidebook
Beach, Beach Access, and Parks
Wonderful place to walk or picnic. Stairs in the middle of the park access the beach below.
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Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa PlaceWonderful place to walk or picnic. Stairs in the middle of the park access the beach below.
Nearest beach access. You can walk for miles in either direction at low tide or any tide lower than ~2.4 feet.
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1000 Steps Beach
1429 Shoreline DrNearest beach access. You can walk for miles in either direction at low tide or any tide lower than ~2.4 feet.
Mesa Lane Steps
Beach access from the East Mesa.
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Cliff DrNice locals beach.
Best local beach - with nice casual restaurant - Shoreline Cafe
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Best local beach - with nice casual restaurant - Shoreline Cafe
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioGreat place for a picnic or to hang out.
Great trails and walking in the botanical garden. This is not free but worth it.
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon RdGreat trails and walking in the botanical garden. This is not free but worth it.
Food scene
I recommend you wait for a table out back in the sand. This is the only restaurant in town where you can get your "toes in the sand".
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Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrI recommend you wait for a table out back in the sand. This is the only restaurant in town where you can get your "toes in the sand".
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrGreat views of the ocean.
Great vibe seafood restaurant and bar with harbor views. Best clam chowder in Santa Barbara.
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Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayGreat vibe seafood restaurant and bar with harbor views. Best clam chowder in Santa Barbara.
It’s the best pizza in town. Order mid day with a pick up time for a reservation. They usually sell out of their pizzas by 5:30pm. And if you call at 5:30 pm, the wait will be 2-3 hours.
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Revolver Pizza
1429 San Andres StIt’s the best pizza in town. Order mid day with a pick up time for a reservation. They usually sell out of their pizzas by 5:30pm. And if you call at 5:30 pm, the wait will be 2-3 hours.
Aperitivo
7 West Haley StreetReally nice small wine bar and Italian restaurant with homemade pasta.
fantastic restaurant - ask for a table in the rear courtyard. It's magical.
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Wine Cask Restaurant
813 Anacapa Stfantastic restaurant - ask for a table in the rear courtyard. It's magical.
Lazy Acres Grocery
302 Meigs RdHigher end grocery store with food bar for take out.
Don't let the location next to a batting cage fool you. Arguably the best tacos in town.
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East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas StDon't let the location next to a batting cage fool you. Arguably the best tacos in town.
Well known as a great Mexican restaurant, maybe the best in town. No reservations. Get there early or be ready for a 45 minute wait.
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas StWell known as a great Mexican restaurant, maybe the best in town. No reservations. Get there early or be ready for a 45 minute wait.
Terrific American classics. Often you need to make reservations weeks in advance. Local's tip - there is a family table and bar that serve food and do not require reservations.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StTerrific American classics. Often you need to make reservations weeks in advance. Local's tip - there is a family table and bar that serve food and do not require reservations.
Old school steak place. A little bit of a dive. Like going into a time machine to the 1950's and 60's. No curbside appeal from outside.
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Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge
3627 State StOld school steak place. A little bit of a dive. Like going into a time machine to the 1950's and 60's. No curbside appeal from outside.
Super old-school restaurant. Amazing inside. Lots of history and photos on the wall. Fine comfort food. Stiff drinks. You will remember this place.
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Harry's Plaza Cafe
3313 State StSuper old-school restaurant. Amazing inside. Lots of history and photos on the wall. Fine comfort food. Stiff drinks. You will remember this place.
Reunion Kitchen + Drink
1118 East Cabrillo BoulevardFantastic location East Beach.
La Paloma Cafe
702 Anacapa StreetGreat outdoor seating for dinner.
Santa Barbara Fish Market
117 Harbor WayCome here and try the uni. It's world famous.
Great little food stand in the harbor. Breakfast is a specialty.
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On The Alley
117 Harbor WayGreat little food stand in the harbor. Breakfast is a specialty.
Sightseeing
SB Buggie
120 East Yanonali StreetFun way to see the town.
Double Dolphin Cruises
302 W Cabrillo BlvdBest sunset sail cruise in town.
Land Shark
99 W Cabrillo BlvdBus tour that includes a ride in the ocean. Really fun.
You can rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards here. I recommend taking the paddleboards in the harbor.
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Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor WayYou can rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards here. I recommend taking the paddleboards in the harbor.
B Cycle
301 North Alisos StreetLook up Santa Barbara BCycles. You can rent ebikes for point to pont bike share.
ebike rentals for longer periods rather than point to point.
Wheel Fun Rentals | Santa Barbara Train Station
215 State Streetebike rentals for longer periods rather than point to point.
Mesa Restaurants
Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff DrVery good tapas restaurant on the Mesa.
Mesa Cafe & Bar
1972 Cliff DrBest breakfast place on the Mesa
Meun Fan Thai Cafe
1819 Cliff DrLocal Thai restaurant on the Mesa.
Lighthouse Coffee
1819 Cliff DrClosest nice coffee shop.
Rose Cafe
1816 Cliff DrClassic Mexican food to eat in.
Ichiban Sushi
1812 Cliff DrMesa Sushi restaurant.
Amazing vegan restaurant. Salads are out of this world. And I'm not vegetarian.
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Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrAmazing vegan restaurant. Salads are out of this world. And I'm not vegetarian.
Szechuan Restaurant
1994 Cliff DrGreat take out Chinese.
Corner Tap Beer Bar and Eatery
1905 Cliff DrNice pub with local beers and a full bar.
Best burgers in Santa Barbara and a short walk away.
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Mesa Burger - Santa Barbara, Mesa
315 Meigs RdBest burgers in Santa Barbara and a short walk away.