santa barbara Eat+Drink+Do

 

EATS

Loquita

  • 202 State St.

  • (805) 880-3380

  • Spanish menu of tapas, paella, and craft drinks with a perfect patio setting to enjoy them in.

The Lark

  • 131 Anacapa St.

  • (805) 284-0370

  • A popular Funk Zone restaurant that draws foodies in with their New American menu served family-style.

Lucky Penny

  • 127 Anacapa St.

  • (805) 284-0358

  • Funk Zone pizzeria serving wood-fired artisanal pizza, salads & paninis in a casual patio setting.

Bibi Ji

  • 734 State St.

  • (805) 560-6845

  • Popular modern Indian restaurant

Santa Barbara Public Market

  • 38 W Victoria St.

  • A collection of small eateries in a food hall setting. Our faves are Corazon Cocina, which serves unique Mexican street food, and Rori’s Artisanal Creamery serves yummy gourmet ice cream.

Mony’s Mexican Food

  • 217 E. Anacapa St.

  • A great little casual Mex place in the Funk Zone, with tons of salsas to choose from, but minimal outdoor seating.

McConnell’s Ice Cream

  • 120 State St., The Funk Zone

  • 728 State St.

  • The best ice cream in town. A “single” gets you 2 scoops of your fave flavor, or try a scoop of 2 different ones.

DRINKS

Elsie’s Tavern

  • 117 W De La Guerra St.

  • (805) 963-4503

  • Neighborhood hangout serving beer, wine, AND coffee. BONUS — they have a table-top Ms. PacMan game!

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company

  • 137 Anacapa St F

  • (805) 324-4461

  • A Funk Zone must-stop for locally brewed beers. Wines from local vineyards are also available.

Finch & Fork

  • 31 W Carrillo St.

  • (805) 884-0300

  • Enjoy a little cocktail and appetizers at this trendy spot inside the Canary Hotel. Happy Hour is available.

Handlebar Coffee Roasters

  • 128 E Canon Perdido St.

  • (719) 201-3931

  • Need a little coffee and pastry break? This is the place to go.

SEE & DO

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

  • 1130 State St.

  • (805) 963-4364

Lotusland

  • Cold Spring Rd, Montecito

  • (805) 969-9990

  • Amazing 37-acre Exotic botanical garden. Reservations are required.

Santa Barbara Zoo

  • 500 Ninos Dr.

  • (805) 962-5339

  • The most perfect size zoo — just the right amount of attractions to leave room to explore the rest of Santa Barbara. Also offers areas to have a picnic and enjoy ocean views from a distance.

SHOPPING

  • Funk Zone

  • State Street