Welcome to Santa Barbara Area Information
As with most cities, Santa Barbara has a range of neighborhoods with distinctive histories, architectures, and cultures. While considerable consensus exists as to the identification of neighborhood names and boundaries, variations exist between observers. For example, real estate agents may use different names than those used by public utilities or municipal service providers, such as police, fire, or water services. Use the links on the left to learn more about specific neighborhoods.
Santa Barbara General Information
- Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara Weather
- Santa Barbara City Government
- Santa Barbara Schools
- Santa Barbara Library
- California Highway Information
- Local Food & Wine
Santa Barbara Outdoor Activities & Events
- Santa Barbara Farmers Market
- Sterns Wharf
- SB Trolley Tours
- Condor Express Whale Watching
- SB Sailing Center
- Channel Cat Charters
- Fiesta – Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days
- Santa Barbara Hikes
- California Guide
- Los Padres National Forest
Golf, Tennis, & Polo
- Sandpiper Golf Course
- Glen Annie Golf Club
- La Cumbre Country Club (private)
- Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
- Montecito Country Club (private)
- Birnam Wood Golf Club (private)
- Valley Club of Montecito (private)
- Hidden Oaks Golf Course
- Santa Barbara Golf Club
- SB Polo & Racquet Club
- SB Tennis Club
Family Entertainment
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
- Movie Theaters
- Moxi Museum
- SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Music, Arts & Culture
- Arlington Theatre
- Santa Barbara County Bowl
- Santa Barbara Courthouse
- Santa Barbara Mission
- SB Museum of Art
- SB Museum of Natural History
- SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center
- Granada Theater
- Center Stage Theater
- Lobero Theater
- SoHO Restaurant – Fine Dining, Great Music
- Music Academy
Shopping in Santa Barbara
- Paseo Nuevo Mall – Downtown Santa Barbara
- La Cumbre Plaza Mall – Uptown
- Italian Pottery Outlet
- La Arcada
- Montecito Shopping
Hotels
- Bacara Resort & Spa
- Rosewood Miramar Beach
- Santa Barbara Inn
- Biltmore Four Seasons
- Fess Parker’s Double Tree
- Hotel Californian
- Hyat Centric Santa Barbara
- Hotel Santa Barbara
- Hotel Indigo
- Harbor View Inn
- Hotel Oceana
- El Encanto
- Encina Lodge
Nearby Cities & Places
- Solvang
- Santa Ynez
- Los Olivos
- Ojai
- Ventura
- Oxnard
- Malibu
- Westlake Village
- Old Mission Santa Inés
- The Hitching Post – featured in the movie “Sideways”
- Big Bear Mountain Resort
Transport
News And Media
Restaurants
Local Favorites
- Opal Restaurant & Bar – Global Californian / 1325 State Street (805) 966-9676
- Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach – Seafood / 2981 Cliff Drive (805) 898-2628 /
- Tre Lune Italian / 1151 Coast Village Road, Montecito (805) 969-2646
- Stella Mare – French / 50 Los Patos Way (805) 969-6705
Breakfast, Lunch & Bakeries
- Andersen’s Bakery & Restaurant – European / 1106 State Street (805) 962-5085
- Crushcakes & Cafe – 1315 Anacapa Street (805) 963-9353
- D’Angelo’s Bread – 25 W Gutierrez Street (805) 962-5466
- Lilac Pâtisserie – Gluten-Free / 1017 State Street (805) 845-7400
- Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro – French / 1324 State Street (805) 892-2800/ 3315 State Street / 1187 Coast Village Road
California Cuisine
- The Lark
- Opal Restaurant & Bar – 1325 State Street (805) 966-9676
- SoHO Restaurant
- Toma Restaurant & Bar
Fine Dining
- Bella Vista at Four Seasons – Italian Californian / 1260 Channel Drive (805) 969-2261
- Belmond El Encanto – 800 Alvarado Place (800) 393-5315
- Bouchon – Californian French / 9 W Victoria Street (805) 730-1160
- Caruso’s – 1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito (805) 303-6169
- Plow & Angel
- The Stone House
- Wine Cask
Asian
- Oku – 29 E Cabrillo Blvd (805) 690-1650
- Meun Fan Thai Cafe – 1819 Cliff Drive (805) 882-9244
French
- Le Cafe Stella – 3302 McCaw Ave (805) 569-7698
- The Little Door – 129 E Anapamu Street (805) 560-8002
- Stella Mare – 50 Los Patos Way (805) 969-6705
Indian
- Flavor of India – 3026 State Street (805) 682-6561
- Himalayan Kitchen – 431 State Street (805) 882-1000
- Tamira Restaurant – 1027 State Street (805) 965-7555
Italian
- Ca’ Dario – 37 E Victoria Street (805) 884-9419 ext. 1
- Chase Bar & Grill – 1012 State Street (805) 965-4351
- Convivo Restaurant and Bar – 3642, 901 E Cabrillo Blvd (805) 845-6789
- Crudo Bar – 11 W Victoria St #18 (805) 899-2699
- Olio e Limone – 11 W Victoria St #21 (805) 899-2699
- Trattoria Mollie – 1218 State St (805) 706-8874
- Tre Lune – 1151 Coast Village Road, Montecito (805) 969-2646
Mexican
Seafood
- Arigato Sushi – 1225 State Street
- Blue Water Grill – 15 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
- Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach – 2981 Cliff Drive (805) 898-2628 /
- Brophy Brothers – 119 Harbor Way, (805) 966-4418
- Lure Fishouse – 3815 State St Suite G131 (805) 618-1816
- Santa Barbara Fishouse
Steak
- Chuck’s of Hawaii – 3888 State Street (805) 687-4417
- Chuck’s of Hawaii Waterfront Grill – 113 Harbor Way Ste 180 (805) 564-1200
- Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood – 512 State Street (805) 965-3363
- Lucky’s Steakhouse – 1279 Coast Village Road (805) 565-7540