Best places: Bars in Santa Barbara, United States

This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.

Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.

Upbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites as well as cornbread muffins & jalapeño martinis.

👍👍 One of the best casual spots in SB to kick it. The beers are phenomenal and the Smashburger with tomato jam is even better. Great vibes and if nothing else you can watch the beer and wine getting made. This place is good with friends and fun for tourist to soak up some sun on a Sunday watching footb...

City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.

Hip, lively Mexican spot offering a seafood-centric menu with a modern twist & a large tequila list.

Airy, brick-lined taproom of a brewery offering craft draft beers named after endangered species.

Sunny eatery featuring Italian cuisine & a sizable wine list in a compact space with harbor vistas.

Swanky bar with leather banquettes offering a changing menu of inventive cocktails & live jazz.

Pastries, sandwiches & a salad bar with over 40 ingredients including wild salmon & organic tofu.

Upscale seafood & brunch spot on the beach with panoramic ocean views & a heated outdoor patio.

Local seafood, a clam bar & signature Bloody Marys in a bustling, casual harborside space.

👍👍 Great pastries and food with lots of space to eat. It has gorgeous outdoor seating areas and there’s always space to sit, even if it's crowded. The staff is friendly and it’s a really nice place.

Warmly swank, red-&-brick-exposed venue serving cocktails, beers & wine alongside live music.

Stylish bar & eatery offering refined vegetarian plates accompanied by wine, craft beer & cider.

Stylish, cozy venue offering inventive, Asian-inflected American plates, craft brews & wine.

👍👍 Five star experience during COVID19 new way of life. Clean, organized, and safe place. Ordering is organized. Comfort food is on fire. We love the preztels with the special mustard and cheese dips. Preztel is chewy, warm with slight crunch - buttery with light sea salt. Carne Asada and cheese pi...

Brick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.

Longtime family-owned locale providing burgers, steaks, seafood & other pub grub, plus cocktails.

Urbane eatery in a former fish market offers New American fare in wood-lined quarters with a patio.