Santa Barbara Serenity Guidebook
Neighborhoods
A wonderful Danish architectural style town with many surrounding wineries to tour, as well as the famous Ostrichland USA where you and you're family can feed Ostriches and Emus.
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Solvang
A wonderful Danish architectural style town with many surrounding wineries to tour, as well as the famous Ostrichland USA where you and you're family can feed Ostriches and Emus.
Food scene
The Funk Zone is a number of Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and contemporary art pieces which set the tone for this hopping section of town. Surfboard shapers, winemakers and up-and-coming chefs all practice their crafts here. Visit art galleries; shop vintage and modern home goods at The Blue Door; taste at the fun, hip Municipal Winemakers (whose wine club is affectionately known as Club Awesome), and enjoy a five-star dinner at The Lark.
Walk the largest part of the Urban Wine Trail — a self-guided trail of 20+ tasting rooms representing Santa Barbara County wines — and easily discover why Santa Barbara’s wine country is easily world class. Tantalize your taste buds with an Eat This, Shoot That! food and photo tour through the neighborhood for bites of artisanal eats at Lucky Penny, glasses of craft brews from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., tastes of Riverbench wines, and sips from Cutler’s Artisan Spirits, the city’s first distillery since Prohibition.
There is also live music in many establishments on the weekends which makes it a great spot for food, drinks and fun.
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The Funk Zone
137 Anacapa StThe Funk Zone is a number of Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and contemporary art pieces which set the tone for this hopping section of town. Surfboard shapers, winemakers and up-and-coming chefs all practice their crafts here. Visit art galleries; shop vintage and modern home goods at The Blue Door; taste at the fun, hip Municipal Winemakers (whose wine club is affectionately known as Club Awesome), and enjoy a five-star dinner at The Lark.
Walk the largest part of the Urban Wine Trail — a self-guided trail of 20+ tasting rooms representing Santa Barbara County wines — and easily discover why Santa Barbara’s wine country is easily world class. Tantalize your taste buds with an Eat This, Shoot That! food and photo tour through the neighborhood for bites of artisanal eats at Lucky Penny, glasses of craft brews from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., tastes of Riverbench wines, and sips from Cutler’s Artisan Spirits, the city’s first distillery since Prohibition.
There is also live music in many establishments on the weekends which makes it a great spot for food, drinks and fun.
The Creekside Bar is tucked away on Hollister just past the end of State Street at the south end of Goleta. This warm, inviting restaurant and bar has a country-feel; there's nothing city-slicker about it! There's a nice, sunny patio and even horseshoe pits. Head to the Creekside when you want to enjoy a brew or cocktail with the crowd of friendly regulars. If you're lucky, you might happen upon some BBQ, too. The Creekside Bar hosts a variety of fun events every month, from dancing classes to game nights to live music and more!
Best part is this establishment is walking distance from our Airbnb
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The Creekside Restaurant & Bar
4444 Hollister AveThe Creekside Bar is tucked away on Hollister just past the end of State Street at the south end of Goleta. This warm, inviting restaurant and bar has a country-feel; there's nothing city-slicker about it! There's a nice, sunny patio and even horseshoe pits. Head to the Creekside when you want to enjoy a brew or cocktail with the crowd of friendly regulars. If you're lucky, you might happen upon some BBQ, too. The Creekside Bar hosts a variety of fun events every month, from dancing classes to game nights to live music and more!
Best part is this establishment is walking distance from our Airbnb
From traditional Edo-style dishes to sushi made from exceptionally high-quality raw fish, Sun Sushi offers a dining experience that's a cut above the rest. Sample a variety of sushi and sashimi pieces in their fun 6-step presentation or indulge in any of their special rolls. Sip on cold sake and watch the chefs freshly prepare your dish at the bar.
Sun Sushi
3631 State StFrom traditional Edo-style dishes to sushi made from exceptionally high-quality raw fish, Sun Sushi offers a dining experience that's a cut above the rest. Sample a variety of sushi and sashimi pieces in their fun 6-step presentation or indulge in any of their special rolls. Sip on cold sake and watch the chefs freshly prepare your dish at the bar.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant is where native Santa Barbarians come for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Serving sushi, seafood, tempura and steak. Kyoto's sushi and seafood are top-rated in Santa Barbara and always fresh.
Kyoto welcomes large parties, business meetings or romantic diners for lunch or dinner in their private Tatami rooms.
Kyoto's kitchen menu includes appetizers and entrees for both authentic Japanese cuisine lovers and first-time, “novice Japanese diners.”
Kyoto's traditonal menu (including Nigiri, Temaki, Sashimi and Premium Rolls) is unbeatable in quality, freshness and taste. Also, choose from regular or spicy with each order.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
3232 State StreetKyoto Japanese Restaurant is where native Santa Barbarians come for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Serving sushi, seafood, tempura and steak. Kyoto's sushi and seafood are top-rated in Santa Barbara and always fresh.
Kyoto welcomes large parties, business meetings or romantic diners for lunch or dinner in their private Tatami rooms.
Kyoto's kitchen menu includes appetizers and entrees for both authentic Japanese cuisine lovers and first-time, “novice Japanese diners.”
Kyoto's traditonal menu (including Nigiri, Temaki, Sashimi and Premium Rolls) is unbeatable in quality, freshness and taste. Also, choose from regular or spicy with each order.
Don't confuse this with the other Thai restaurant on Milpas street, Your Choice is on Upper State near Gelsons :) Dine in or take out.
This wonderful restaurant is a local favorite. Fresh ingredients every day. All flavors are always on point. This choice will truly make you coming back for more.
I personally know the owner well and can say that this hard working family owned restaurant has been a staple in Santa Barbara for the last 30 years and has consistently delivering excellent food and kind service.
Your Choice Restaurant
3404 State StDon't confuse this with the other Thai restaurant on Milpas street, Your Choice is on Upper State near Gelsons :) Dine in or take out.
This wonderful restaurant is a local favorite. Fresh ingredients every day. All flavors are always on point. This choice will truly make you coming back for more.
I personally know the owner well and can say that this hard working family owned restaurant has been a staple in Santa Barbara for the last 30 years and has consistently delivering excellent food and kind service.
Sightseeing
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres with a beautiful ocean view in Santa Barbara. It has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and is famous for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck. It also features a few non-animal attractions, such as the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Zoo Train, complete with a pair of Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives.
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Zoológico de Santa Barbara
500 Ninos DrThe Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres with a beautiful ocean view in Santa Barbara. It has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and is famous for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck. It also features a few non-animal attractions, such as the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Zoo Train, complete with a pair of Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History preserves extensive natural history collections of approximately 3.5 million objects used for research ranging from anthropology to zoology. Every year, they discover and describe new species, investigate past and current changes in our natural environment, and assist in projects of environmental conservation and restoration.
Exhibits reflect the biodiversity and native culture of the Santa Barbara region including Mammal Hall, Bird Hall, Chumash Life, Gem & Minerals, and Earth Sciences. The Museum has the only planetarium on the Central Coast and offers free shows daily. Engaging outdoor exhibits include the Museum Backyard and Nature Club House, and Prehistoric Forest which features animatronic dinosaurs.
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Museu de História Natural de Santa Barbara
2559 Puesta Del SolThe Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History preserves extensive natural history collections of approximately 3.5 million objects used for research ranging from anthropology to zoology. Every year, they discover and describe new species, investigate past and current changes in our natural environment, and assist in projects of environmental conservation and restoration.
Exhibits reflect the biodiversity and native culture of the Santa Barbara region including Mammal Hall, Bird Hall, Chumash Life, Gem & Minerals, and Earth Sciences. The Museum has the only planetarium on the Central Coast and offers free shows daily. Engaging outdoor exhibits include the Museum Backyard and Nature Club House, and Prehistoric Forest which features animatronic dinosaurs.
View one of the most historical beachside cities on a boat with wheels designed for both land and sea cruising. Experience the best of Santa Barbara in comfort aboard our Coast-Guard-approved amphibious vehicle the Land Shark for a truly unforgettable 90-minute narrated adventure! First, see all the historic landmarks and attractions in town. Then for the second portion of the tour, splash into the beautiful Santa Barbara harbor and cruise the magnificent Santa Barbara coastline. We often encounter sea lions, dolphins, and sometimes even whales!
Tours depart daily from 99 West Cabrillo Blvd. near Stearns Wharf.
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Land Shark
99 W Cabrillo BlvdView one of the most historical beachside cities on a boat with wheels designed for both land and sea cruising. Experience the best of Santa Barbara in comfort aboard our Coast-Guard-approved amphibious vehicle the Land Shark for a truly unforgettable 90-minute narrated adventure! First, see all the historic landmarks and attractions in town. Then for the second portion of the tour, splash into the beautiful Santa Barbara harbor and cruise the magnificent Santa Barbara coastline. We often encounter sea lions, dolphins, and sometimes even whales!
Tours depart daily from 99 West Cabrillo Blvd. near Stearns Wharf.