Santa Barbara Hot Spots

The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. More than 200 years later, the Mission continues to be the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city of Santa Barbara. The Mission's commanding position and grand proportions, graceful lines and soft, blending colors all reinforce her title of, "Queen of the Missions."

2201 Laguna St

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

For over ten years, Santa Barbara locals and visitors have been shopping at the Blue Bee for designers and classic fashion favorites. Here you will find contemporary and young designer collections ranging from dressy tops, suits and dresses to casual pants, jackets, t-shirts and sweaters.

923 State St

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Paseo Nuevo Mall is a shopper's paradise located in the heart of town. This distinctive, high-end, open-air mall has a Mediterranean setting and features great dining, shopping, and events. Nordstrom and Macy's are the two achor stores surrounded by a collection of 70 exclusive local and national shops and restaurants.

651 Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

A local's favorite, Opal Restaurant and bar infuses an eclectic California Cuisine with creative influences from around the World. Their chefs use the freshest of ingredients to create dishes inspired by the multi-cultural heritage of America, often with an Asian flair.

1325 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Wahoo's story began in 1988, when the three Wahoo's brothers, Wing, Ed and Mingo, combined their love of surf and food to create a restaurant with an eclectic Mexican/Brazilian/Asian menu and a Hawaiian north-shore vibe. If you are looking for good healthy food at a reasonable price, check out Wahoo's.

511 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Discover the Mediterranean elegance and incomparable downtown location that is Hotel Santa Barbara. Right out the front door, you'll enjoy world-class shopping, fine dining, cultural venues, superb entertainment, great beaches, and everything that makes Santa Barbara great.

533 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Just Play Music is a throwback to the 60's when record stores sold vinyl recordings. It's a hip place with music posters, t-shirts, and a decent selection of CD's and LP's. I am not into Punk, but Just Play Music is, if you're interested.

619 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Serving specialty coffee that is 100% Organic and 100% Fair Trade Certified for coffe that is socially and environmentally friendly -- and great tasting!

1101 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Another one of our favorite restaurants! Pascucci offers a great combination of delicious, authentic Italian food at a reasonable price. Most dinner entrees are priced around $12 - $15. You can't go wrong with any of their specialty meals.

729 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Gallery represents some of the finest painters from the Western States, whose work is nationally known and many are members of the California Art Club and Oil Painters of America

1114 State St # 9

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The modern era began in 1962 with the establishment of Santa Barbara Winery. At that time there were no vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Grapes needed to be shipped from a county to the north, over 100 miles away. Two Bakersfield expatriates planted the first new vineyard in the county in 1965. Experienced growers, they benefited handsomely from the wine boom of the late 60s, and the rest is history. There are now over 100 wineries and 20,000 acres of grapes in the county.

202 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Granada will be a year-round, multi-purpose venue for music, theatre, dance, opera, musicals, films, lectures and conferences. An explosion of activity will be generated by the tremendous_variety of events and performances.

1214 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101