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The Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara, CA

Straight from a Santa Barbara native, here are Clara’s top picks in this idyllic city.

Nestled along the stunning central coast of California, Santa Barbara is a versatile vacation spot whether you’re coming for a short weekend trip or to dive into arguably one of the most beautiful places in California. I may be a bit biased, though. As a local who was born and raised here, I am so excited to share with you a comprehensive guide to my favorite spots in town and what I think no one should miss when visiting. From mountain hikes with gorgeous ocean views to exploring a vibrant food & wine scene, Santa Barbara is bursting with unforgettable experiences that will captivate the imaginations of visitors of all ages.

Things to Do

  • Inspiration Point hike

  • Sunset walk at Butterfly Beach

  • Santa Barbara Art Museum

  • Santa Barbara Zoo

Where to Eat

  • Milk and Honey

  • Bouchon

  • Scarlet Begonia

  • Via Maestra 42

  • Renaud’s

  • Bettina

  • Rori’s

  • Hendry’s Boathouse

  • Secret Bao

  • Oliver’s

  • Tre Lune

  • Arigato

  • Loquita

  • Lily’s Tacos

  • Via Vai

  • Stella Mare’s

  • Caruso’s

  • Lucky’s Steakhouse

  • Barbareño

  • McConnell’s

Where to Drink

  • Test Pilot

  • Fess Parker Tasting Room

Where to Stay

  • Hotel Californian

  • Rosewood Miramar

  • San Ysidro Ranch

  • Ritz-Carlton Bacara

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

  • Kimpton Canary Hotel

  • Drift Santa Barbara

  • Belmond El Encanto

  • Santa Barbara Inn

  • Montecito Inn

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It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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