Hidden gems: Entertainments in Santa Barbara

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Santa Barbara. This list contains 18 places from Entertainment category.

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LoDo Studios
Event venue
5.00 (14 reviews)
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Sol Seek Yoga Studio
Yoga studio
😠 This was the best yoga studio. Then a group from LA bought it, fired the teachers, hired LA teachers, changed class times, and fired the manager. She was the best. Such a shame. Don’t go here unless you support the LA takeover of Santa Barbara.
4.90 (110 reviews)
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Historic Carrillo Ballroom
Wedding venue
👍👍 There are many things about this fine old building to enjoy, but for aficionados of social dancing, like square dancing, or contra dancing, first and foremost, the sprungwood flooring in the dancehall is a rare and wonderful thing! This aspect of this venue puts it head and shoulders above its compe...
4.90 (13 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)
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The New Vic / Ensemble Theatre Company
Theater company
Professionally produced classic & contemporary plays & musicals in a 294-seat theater.
4.80 (103 reviews)
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Yoga Soup
Yoga studio
👍👍 I have been going to this Yoga studio for almost 8 years. It was the first yoga studio i ever went to I remember thinking everybody was dumb and clueless. Now i know- I Am🤪 Since after that i was in hundreds of yoga studious around the world Even got my RYT and all that jazz. But damn… still coming...
4.80 (52 reviews)
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AMS Events
DJ service
🫤 EDIT: I had to lower my review to two stars because they sent me four different emails (the fourth one 7 months after the event) asking for an outstanding payment that I had already paid on time, which is disappointing and unprofessional. The actual DJ's are lovely and I would recommend reaching out...
4.80 (39 reviews)
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Santa Barbara High School Theatre
Performing arts theater
👍👍 Ride the Cyclone….. the Primadona was the first performer to capture my eye as a top rate and professional actress. Voice and body postures unsurpassable….thought I. Then every other performer rose to the same high standard. There was one performer that could not be clearly identified as male or fem...
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Jamie Slone Wines
Winery
👍👍 We really LOVED our recent visit to Jamie Slone. The tasting room is really beautiful and the wines were all amazing. Kym, one of the owners, was there and took great care of us. She is extremely knowledgeable about the wines and wine making process! Well worth a visit❣🍷
4.70 (105 reviews)
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The Tully
Karaoke bar
👍 I have no idea how to describe this place not quite a dive bar but not quite a homely neighborhood bar either. But who can't love a place that allows dogs. And if you want a great bartender show up on Tuesday nights
4.70 (85 reviews)
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Carr Winery
Winery
👍👍 Delicious wine and a very chill vibe/ambiance
4.70 (66 reviews)
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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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Soul Bites
Southern restaurant (US)
👍👍 Soul food here is a little dressed up. The fried chicken is juicy with a crispy skin and delicious batter. Collared greens are delicious with no bitterness. I added the turkey shreds and they were good. Mac n cheese is super good. The owner mentioned there are 5 cheeses in there. I’m lactose intoler...
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4.60 (98 reviews)
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Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room
Wine bar
👍👍 Stopped in for a glass of wine, ended up leaving as full wine club members and had the BEST experience!! We were in Santa Barbara for 6 nights and this was our absolute favorite experience. We decided to visit Margerum after both concierges recommended this stop (Rosewood Miramar and Ritz Bacara). W...
4.60 (97 reviews)
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Cabrillo Pavilion
Event venue
4.60 (53 reviews)
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Center Stage Theater
Performing arts theater
Cozy black-box theater hosting an eclectic variety of plays, concerts, readings & dance events.
4.60 (30 reviews)
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Alhecama Theatre
Performing arts theater
👍 Nice, small, and local art theatre.
4.60 (20 reviews)
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The Hitchcock Cinema & Public House (Metropolitan Theatres)
Movie theater
Cozy theater showing current films & featuring discounted tickets on Bargain Tuesdays.
4.50 (140 reviews)
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