Santa Barbara

These top places locals love to eat in Santa Barbara range from those offering dining with waterfront views to local eats offering farm-to-fork experiences. The coastal city has an array of top-notch local restaurants that serve everything from American fare to Spanish tapas and seafood fresh off the boat. Whether you're looking for family dining, a romantic night out, or anything...

Santa Barbara’s shopping options are as much of an attraction as its lovely beaches and mild climate, with much of life enjoyed in the outdoors. Visitors to State Street and artsy neighbourhoods as the Funk Zone, will enjoy browsing for treasures within the city’s outdoor malls, boutiques, art galleries and name-brand stores alike.  Avid shoppers could venture out of downtown to...

The best things to do after dinner in Santa Barbara include taking in the beautiful evening views down at the shoreline and cool spots where the fun seemingly never ends. Here we share with you some good reasons for heading back to your hotel room late after your dinners and that there’s a lot more to this coastal Californian town...