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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)
2
Bluewater Grill
Seafood restaurant
Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
$$$ $
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
3
Convivo Restaurant & Bar
Italian restaurant
Inventive, seasonal New American cuisine in a chic hotel setting with a patio & ocean views.
$$$ $
4.50 (760 reviews)
5
Kimpton Canary Hotel
Hotel
Stylish rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool & free perks including bikes & an evening wine hour.
4.50 (603 reviews)
6
The Red Piano
Piano bar
Warmly swank, red-&-brick-exposed venue serving cocktails, beers & wine alongside live music.
$$ $$
4.60 (597 reviews)
7
Stella Mare's
French restaurant
Waterside French-Cal eatery with multiple dining rooms & greenhouse overlooking a bird refuge.
$$ $$
4.60 (514 reviews)
8
The Granada Theatre
Performing arts theater
Historic downtown theater with an opulent, gold-toned interior featuring live music & theater.
4.70 (506 reviews)
9
Buena Onda Empanadas | Restaurant • Catering • Events
Argentinian restaurant
👍👍 We decided to do a day trip from Orange County to Santa Barbara and the first stop was going to be lunch. After the miserable drive in bumper to bumper traffic this first stop for lunch had better be amazing to save the day and it was. I've only had empanadas a few times in my life but I really like...
$ $$$
4.80 (462 reviews)
10
The Blue Owl
Fusion restaurant
Casual, neighborhood nook with late hours offering Asian-inspired sandwiches along with local wines.
$$ $$
4.60 (440 reviews)
11
Lobero Theatre
Performing arts theater
California's oldest, continuously-operating theater hosting live concerts, musicians & stage shows.
4.80 (387 reviews)
12
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
Live music venue
Nightly live music paired with drinks & Californian fare including fresh seafood & gourmet pizza.
$$ $$
4.50 (371 reviews)
13
EOS Lounge
Cocktail bar
Colorfully lit club offers DJs, lounge & dance areas, a patio & private booths with bottle service.
$$ $$
4.20 (333 reviews)
14
Pizza Mizza Parlor & Arcade
Pizza restaurant
Trendy Mexican eatery features local, seasonal cuisine, a raw bar & cocktails in a chic, airy venue.
$$ $$
4.20 (276 reviews)
15
Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara
Boat tour agency
👍👍 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I was in town for a few days and had an Uber driver recommend this sunset cruise.
Seeing the entire waterfront and view of Santa Barbara from the ocean was stunning. We even saw dolphins and sea lions! The entire cruise was relaxing and such a peaceful way to spend the evenin...
4.80 (191 reviews)
16
Whiskey Richards
Live music venue
Chill neighborhood watering hole offering 100+ whiskeys, as well as pool tables.
$ $$$
4.50 (166 reviews)
19
The House of Clues Escape room games
Escape room center
👍👍 My wife and I are escape room enthusiasts with over 20 rooms under our belts. We try to play at least one game whenever we travel. While we didn't escape from The House of Clues' Alien Spacecraft Invasion (correction: we escaped, but we didn't save the earth), we had a blast! The scenery in the room...
4.60 (130 reviews)
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Marjorie Luke Theatre
Performing arts theater
Spanish Colonial venue, home to 140+ diverse groups showing music, dance, theater, film & more.
4.80 (118 reviews)