Paradise Found

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

This laid-back haven serves up vibrant traditional Mexican fare for all meals, with a friendly vibe and unique salsas that transport you right to Mexico.

Family-friendly eatery serving classic Mexican dishes, plus beer and cocktails, in casual digs.

Beachside spot serving breakfast all day, including chocolate chip pancakes & chicken-fried steak.

Colorful rooms in a seaside Spanish Colonial-style lodging with courtyard gardens & 2 outdoor pools. Across the street from the beach and an 8-minute walk from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, this trendy hotel, in a Spanish Colonial revival-style property, is also 2 miles from the Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens. The chic, colorfully decorated rooms (some with sea views) feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and minibars. A daily service fee covers in-room Wi-Fi. The tropical-style courtyard gardens feature 2 heated outdoor pools, poolside cabanas and a hot tub. The service fee includes continental breakfast and 2-hour hire of bikes. There's also an exercise room and a meeting room.

This vibrant indoor food hall is a locally sourced paradise, featuring an eclectic mix of global cuisines and communal seating for a fun foodie experience.

Bouchon in Santa Barbara offers exquisite Californian French cuisine with seasonal ingredients, a romantic atmosphere, and an impressive local wine selection.

Tamar in SB’s Funk Zone offers a cozy, hipster vibe where top-notch Lebanese dishes like beef shawarma and creamy hummus reign supreme.

Chic quarters, a restaurant & a pool in a stylish Spanish-style hotel built by Charlie Chaplin. Built in 1928 by Charlie Chaplin, this chic, Spanish-style hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo, 4 miles from Stearns Wharf and 5 miles from the Old Mission Santa Barbara. The elegant, modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi. Some have views of the Santa Ynez mountains. Upgraded rooms and suites have extra living space, fireplaces, and Italian marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. In-room spa treatments (surcharge) are offered. There's a heated outdoor pool and an exercise room. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in an upscale restaurant/bar. Free loaner bikes and valet parking (fee) are also available.