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La Super Rica is a beloved Mexican gem in Santa Barbara, serving up homemade fish tacos and tamales with fresh, hand-pressed tortillas in a casual, cash-only spot.

The compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art offers a delightful mix of 20th-century Western paintings and intriguing Asian ceramics, perfect for a leisurely visit.

This lively spot serves up delicious, authentic Mexican dishes like seafood enchiladas and birria tacos in a roomy, vibrant setting.

In a historic building, this stylish hotel offers contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs & Wi-Fi. A 3-minute drive from Highway 101, this chic hotel set in a circa 1916 Spanish colonial building in the Old Town is a 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station and 5 blocks from Stearns Wharf pier. Modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Amenities include a lobby bar and café, plus beach cruiser bike rentals and valet parking.

Sama Sama Kitchen is a stylish farm-to-fork haven where vibrant Southeast Asian flavors meet a cozy, light-strung courtyard, making every visit a delightful adventure.

Refined lodging with individually designed rooms & suites, plus free breakfast & loaner bikes. This upscale, Mediterranean-inspired hotel is 6 minutes’ walk from West Beach and a mile from downtown Santa Barbara. The individually designed rooms come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi. Suites and penthouses add living rooms and kitchens, and some have whirlpool tubs and private decks. Freebies include a bottle of champagne on arrival, continental breakfast, wine and cheese every afternoon by the pool, evening milk and cookies, and loaner bikes. The hotel has a heated pool with sundecks and a hot tub, along with a fitness room and electric-vehicle charging stations.

Yoichi's is an intimate prix fixe gem serving exquisite traditional Japanese small plates and sushi, where every dish feels like a special occasion.

Health-minded supermarket selling organic produce, groceries, and prepared foods, plus wine.

This charming combo of pizzeria and coffeehouse serves up tantalizing wood-fired pies and fresh pastries, all enjoyed on a lovely outdoor patio.

The Honor Bar in Montecito is a lively spot for New American cuisine and cocktails, featuring a delightful outdoor patio and a vibrant atmosphere.