Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3025 De La Vina StGreat, reasonably priced, "specialty" grocer.
Our local full-service grocery store. Wide selection, good produce, and reasonable prices. If you're visiting from outside of CA, it's worth a trip to the grocery store. We eat well here.
Von'S-Fuel Station
Our local full-service grocery store. Wide selection, good produce, and reasonable prices. If you're visiting from outside of CA, it's worth a trip to the grocery store. We eat well here.
Everything Else
Medcenter Inc
271 N Fairview AveNeed medical care? Try a walk-in appointment/urgent care at Medcenter.
Recently rated the #1 community college in the nation.
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Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff DrRecently rated the #1 community college in the nation.
The beachfront gem of the world-renowned University of California system. UCSB enrolls 21,685 students, about 3,000 of them at the graduate level.
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University of California, Santa Barbara
The beachfront gem of the world-renowned University of California system. UCSB enrolls 21,685 students, about 3,000 of them at the graduate level.
We really don't recommend a hospital stay during your visit, but isn't it nice to know that excellent medical care is just around the corner?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
351 S Patterson AveWe really don't recommend a hospital stay during your visit, but isn't it nice to know that excellent medical care is just around the corner?
Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit RdThe closest beach with ample parking. Absolutely gorgeous.
Bowling and arcades. Good, wholesome fun! See also - Z's Tap House and Grill!
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Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
5925 Calle RealBowling and arcades. Good, wholesome fun! See also - Z's Tap House and Grill!
In your infinite wisdom to stay at the Burke Residence (that's us) instead of this VERY expensive hotel, you might find yourself with some money left over for a massage or facial. Treat yo'self!
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister AveIn your infinite wisdom to stay at the Burke Residence (that's us) instead of this VERY expensive hotel, you might find yourself with some money left over for a massage or facial. Treat yo'self!
Food Scene
Great, family-run Indian restaurant. Daily lunch buffet. Delicious boba drinks. Tell them Miles & Nathaniel sent you. Our usual:
Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spicy) a la carte, Garlic Naan & Rice.
5701 Calle Real
Great, family-run Indian restaurant. Daily lunch buffet. Delicious boba drinks. Tell them Miles & Nathaniel sent you. Our usual:
Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spicy) a la carte, Garlic Naan & Rice.
This place is often packed at meal times, and it's no wonder why. This deliciously unique Mexican cuisine will leave you craving more. Try the chicken sopes or the Agaves Enchiladas.
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Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina StThis place is often packed at meal times, and it's no wonder why. This deliciously unique Mexican cuisine will leave you craving more. Try the chicken sopes or the Agaves Enchiladas.
Visit the original site of The Hamburger Habit, named America's best burger. With fish and vegetarian options, and fun sides like sweet potato friends and tempura fried greenbeans, it's a winner.
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The Habit Burger Grill
628 State StVisit the original site of The Hamburger Habit, named America's best burger. With fish and vegetarian options, and fun sides like sweet potato friends and tempura fried greenbeans, it's a winner.
Great place to grab lunch, dinner, or drinks. Upscale casual dining with an unbeatable view of the Goleta Pier, the Pacific Ocean, and the UCSB campus. Don't miss it!
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Beachside Bar-Cafe
5905 Sandspit RdGreat place to grab lunch, dinner, or drinks. Upscale casual dining with an unbeatable view of the Goleta Pier, the Pacific Ocean, and the UCSB campus. Don't miss it!
Inexpensive breakfast and lunch with a simple, home-cooked feel.
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Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala StInexpensive breakfast and lunch with a simple, home-cooked feel.
Savory acai bowls, oatmeal, and the like. You can even order online so it's ready for you when you arrive! Just a couple blocks way.
Backyard Bowls
5668 Calle RealSavory acai bowls, oatmeal, and the like. You can even order online so it's ready for you when you arrive! Just a couple blocks way.
Yogurtland
5880 Calle RealDoes fro yo need justification?
Starbucks
7030 Market Pl DrThese aren't hard to find here, but just in case!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3052 De La Vina StOr, if you're not on Team Starbucks.
Sightseeing
We really can't argue with Captain Fred when he says, "The best view of Santa Barbara is from the water." Join our friends for a memorable and relaxing sunset cruise. Let them know we sent you!
Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara
237 Stearns WharfWe really can't argue with Captain Fred when he says, "The best view of Santa Barbara is from the water." Join our friends for a memorable and relaxing sunset cruise. Let them know we sent you!
Hiking galore. We'll recommend a great website with tons of information about bounty of trails in the area. (You could camp there, too... But why!?)
Chumash Highway
Chumash HighwayHiking galore. We'll recommend a great website with tons of information about bounty of trails in the area. (You could camp there, too... But why!?)
Drinks & Nightlife
A great bar with tens of beers on tap (and a full bar with wine and spirits). Yummy appetizers and meals (salads, burgers, etc.) to boot. The manager, Tony, is the man!
Z's - Taphouse & Grill
5925 Calle RealA great bar with tens of beers on tap (and a full bar with wine and spirits). Yummy appetizers and meals (salads, burgers, etc.) to boot. The manager, Tony, is the man!
Arts & Culture
Metropolitan Fairview Theatre
225 N Fairview AveA movie theater within walking distance.
Shopping
Need something? Home Depot, Costco, Ross, Staples, Best Buy, BevMo!, Cinema, Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, and more. K-Mart across the way.
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Camino Real Marketplace
7004 Market Pl DrNeed something? Home Depot, Costco, Ross, Staples, Best Buy, BevMo!, Cinema, Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, and more. K-Mart across the way.