Best places in Santa Barbara

Discover the best places in Santa Barbara, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 590 places in the city.

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Tondi Gelato
Ice cream shop
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This gelato is soooo good. My second time here since I first tried it. Super creamy and I always look forward to stopping here when in SB. They give you a lot in the small for the price. My favorite is the mango but I should probably try other flavors too. They also have free pup cups for your dogg...
4.90 (602 reviews)
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Park
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ 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)
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Park
Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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The Eagle Inn
Hotel
Spanish Mission-style B&B set on a beach offering free Wi-Fi & parking, plus a patio.
4.80 (847 reviews)
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Douglas Family Preserve
Nature preserve
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
4.80 (746 reviews)
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Public beach
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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Shoreline Park
Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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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)
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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)
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Santa Barbara Harbor
Marina
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Breathtaking views here! Good shops and restaurants. We explored the harbor while waiting to be seated at a nearby restaurant, and had a very pleasant walk. I don't think I've seen that many boats in one place before. Plenty of parking available, although paid.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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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)
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East Beach Tacos
Taco restaurant
Casual stand with indoor seating & a covered patio, serving a range of taco varieties.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
Cozy, bicycle-themed coffee shop brewing its own roasted beans & selling related merchandise.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Mony's Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
This chill Mexican choice offers traditional fare & a big selection of salsa flavors in casual digs.
$ $$$
4.70 (981 reviews)
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F45 Training Santa Barbara
Gym
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ I first joined F45 in August 2020 because I was looking for a group workout that would push me beyond my limits and get me closer to my health and fitness goals. I was looking for a results based gym, and I found it! I drove past and saw people having a great time workout out outside and figured I s...
5.00 (211 reviews)
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Mission Rose Garden
Garden
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Soooo pretty. Had a picnic. Rose garden is amazing. Smelled so good. Flute player the whole time we hung out. We ordered Mexican food for delivery. So pretty and there was parking. Parking was off street
4.80 (434 reviews)
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Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Ice cream shop
Longtime establishment crafting sustainable ice creams in a variety of classic & creative flavors.
$$ $$
4.70 (931 reviews)
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The Palace Grill
Cajun restaurant
Upbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites as well as cornbread muffins & jalapeรฑo martinis.
$$ $$
4.70 (830 reviews)
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Lobero Theatre
Performing arts theater
California's oldest, continuously-operating theater hosting live concerts, musicians & stage shows.
4.80 (387 reviews)
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