Most reviewed places in Santa Barbara

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Santa Barbara through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. Ratings are based from 526 places in the city.

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Pier Santa Barbara
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I had the pleasure of visiting the Santa Barbara Pier and I can confidently say that it is an absolute gem that should be on everyone's itinerary when exploring the picturesque city. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the glistening Pacific Ocean, the pier offers an enchanting blend of natur...
4.60 (5.6K reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)
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Paseo Nuevo
Shopping mall
Open-air mall with a variety of well-known chain retailers, plus a movie theater & dining.
4.40 (3K reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara FisHouse
Seafood restaurant
Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.5K reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)
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Los Agaves Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Casual restaurant for enchiladas, chile rellenos & other premium Mexican fare in a roomy space.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.4K reviews) (~1.59 km from centre)
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Chad’s Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
Beachside spot serving breakfast all day, including chocolate chip pancakes & chicken-fried steak.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.4K reviews) (~1.67 km from centre)
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Joe's Cafe
American restaurant
Lively destination for American favorites with a modern twist including steak & seafood since 1928.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.1K reviews) (~0.74 km from centre)
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Celebrated Mexican spot for fish tacos, tamales & more served up in modest digs with patio seating.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)
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Sandbar
Mexican restaurant
Festive Mexican eatery & bar has happy hours, parties & a partially outdoor space with fire pits.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.8K reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)
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Lilly's Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Counter-serve Mexican eatery serving tacos with gourmet ingredients such as beef cheek & tripe.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Ice cream shop
Longtime establishment crafting sustainable ice creams in a variety of classic & creative flavors.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara Bowl
Live music venue
Bowl-shaped outdoor concert venue for big music acts & festivals has modern design & vista views.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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Alta Orthopaedics
Orthopedic clinic
4.90 (1.6K reviews) (~1.01 km from centre)
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Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara
New American restaurant
Brick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~1.53 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Park
👍👍 An absolutely unique and gorgeous building in the heart of Santa Barbara. Defined a must see and within walking distance (a few blocks) from the State Street main drag. The grounds are upon to the public and extremely well kept. The most magical time to visit is of course during sunset's golden hour...
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)
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Santo Mezcal
Mexican restaurant
Hip, lively Mexican spot offering a seafood-centric menu with a modern twist & a large tequila list.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)
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Zaytoon
Lebanese restaurant
Comfy spot for Lebanese & Middle Eastern fare with an outdoor fire pit & weekly live entertainment.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Museum
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)
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Kendall, Rohde & Associates
Dentist
👍👍 Selina was just amazing! She was very professional, knowledgeable fast and efficient. Her friendly caring demeanor made this a memorable experience. She answered all our questions and ensured we understood in detail what was being done. Their office has cutting edge technology and their state of th...
5.00 (1.2K reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)
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Loquita Santa Barbara
Spanish restaurant
Farm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara Public Market
Food court
Locally sourced food & drink is the focus at this upmarket indoor food hall with a dynamic vibe.
4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)
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