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Freebirds
Mexican restaurant
Counter-serve, build-your-own-burrito chain with a natural-foods focus, also serving tacos & salads.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Campus Point Beach
Beach
👍👍 This is a beach right at the edge of UCSB, makes UCSB one of the most desirable campuses of the entire UC system. More difficult to get into than UC Berkeley! It's a great experience to walk to the beach right after class and, meet other Students. This is a great place for a photo shoot and, with no...
4.80 (208 reviews)
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UCSB Department of Recreation
Recreation center
👍 Very very highly packed weight room but has all the machinery and free weight you may need and an intense vibe that helps me personally bring the intensity. When the intense vibe is too much for me I can just shift my workout outdoors or to the other side room.
4.60 (210 reviews)
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Sands Beach
Public beach
👍 If you’re staying in Santa Barbara, this is a decent beach to head to for surfing. But, there’s limited parking at the parking lot, it’s a five minute walk to the beach, and the beach is so-so. The best thing about this beach are the mountains you are surrounded by. We went in September and got out...
4.60 (209 reviews)
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Sea Lookout Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful view! I was in town on business and walked the 1.5 miles (great walk) and took in the gorgeous cliff view of the Pacific. Despite the cool, rainy weather, it was a great area to enjoy natural beauty.
4.70 (139 reviews)
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Zocalo
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 delicious!! the service was fast and friendly. i’ve been yearning for good mexican food accessible in IV and this was my dream come true! i got a horchata and a birria burrito and coming from south san diego, i would say that these taste like home to me :) the food was filling but not overwhelming....
$ $$$
4.90 (96 reviews)
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CAJÉ Coffee Roasters
Coffee roasters
Hip craft coffee shop with bagels, smoothies, free Wi-Fi & local art on display, plus outdoor seats.
$ $$$
4.50 (249 reviews)
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Super Cuca's
Mexican restaurant
Laid-back Mexican joint drawing students with a wide selection of burritos, plus vegetarian options.
$ $$$
4.40 (379 reviews)
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IV Bagel Cafe
Bagel shop
Popular daytime joint offering bagels, cream cheese spreads & sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.
$ $$$
4.30 (331 reviews)
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The Habit Burger Grill
Fast food restaurant
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
$ $$$
4.40 (190 reviews)
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Naan Stop
Indian restaurant
Indian staples, freshly baked naan & milk teas doled out in compact quarters with counter-service.
$ $$$
4.20 (304 reviews)
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Coal Oil Point Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place to enjoy the sunset and have a nice,long walk on the beach or on top of the mountain to have sunset views
4.70 (74 reviews)
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Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.30 (177 reviews)
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Lao Wang
Asian restaurant
👍👍 Lao Wang YUMMMmm, this is by far the safest and my go-to option in IV (imo). The food here is always consistent! I got the sweet and sour chicken rice bowl with an add on of garlic tofu and let me tellll you, it's delicious! The chicken is crisp and tender with a coat of their homemade sweet and sou...
$ $$$
4.20 (199 reviews)
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i.v. drip
Coffee shop
Quaint, compact cafe serving locally roasted coffee alongside housemade baked treats & ice cream.
$ $$$
4.40 (100 reviews)
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Keg N Bottle
Liquor store
Unpretentious liquor store stocking an extensive selection of craft & popular beers, plus liquor.
4.50 (81 reviews)